CARLYLE - The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an extremely important day in Canada.
The Calls to Action were developed to mobilize all levels of government, organizations and individuals to make concrete changes in society. Gordon F. Kells High School continues to work on the 63rd call to action throughout the school year.
We are planning to emphasize this Call to Action during the week leading up to and following the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our classroom teachers have planned lessons around Truth and Reconciliation, and our student leadership team is encouraging staff and students to wear orange shirts.
On Sept. 27, our community education liaison invited our entire school to participate in a walk and attend a presentation at the Carlyle Elementary School from White Bear First Nations Chief Jonathan Pasap. The community is welcome to join our students on the walk.
Call to Action No. 63 encourages building capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect. To work on that action, our staff will be attending the Day of Truth and Reconciliation at White Bear First Nations on Sept. 30, and our Grade 11 and 12 students will attend Cadmus Delorme’s presentation in Arcola on Oct. 1.
We remain committed to Truth and Reconciliation and value it in our school.
