📅 Saturday, December 6th
🏒 Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity & Junior Varsity Games
In honor of Truth & Reconciliation, we invite you to celebrate with us through hockey and cultural sharing.
Cultural presentations will take place at 12 noon and 2 pm.
Native American Education apparel SALE!
Will be set up this Saturday, Dec. 6th during the Truth & Reconciliation hockey event from 1pm - 4pm at the Gardens Arena.
We had an incredible opportunity filled with cultural sharing—stories, teachings, treaties, traditions, and an exciting tournament shoot. Each day was highlighted with delicious meals.
We offer a huge thank you to Open Arms Native Missions for their generous donations of all the prize giveaways. Their support allowed every participant to go home with a special item, including bikes, brand-new bows, jewelry, radios, controllers, and more!
Miigwech
We Learn and grow Together 🧡
The WHS choir represented in an amazing way at the MSHSL Solo Contest in KCC on November 19.
Senior Amara Brantingham earned the distinguished Best-In-Site Award.
Four Warroad students received a Perfect Score of 40 points:
Iveen Lujan-Marte
Ilaina Fish
Sully Johnson
Amara Brantingham
All 21 singers who participated were awarded with certificates. Twelve students earned Superior Ratings and 9 earned Excellent Ratings. Eleven of these students were competing in solo contest for the very first time.
The Native American Education Program would like to send a special heartfelt shout-out to Ms. Lovejoy and her 1st-grade class!
I am in absolute awe of the opportunity that was shared with her class. Engaging with traditional teachings and stories is a profoundly meaningful way to honor Native American Heritage Month. In our culture, gatherings such as these are deeply valued, as they remind us of the importance of coming together, learning from one another, and celebrating the connections that unite us.
Ms. Lovejoy and her class have also been learning about numerous significant inventions and discoveries made by Indigenous Peoples—innovations such as kayaks, hammocks, gum, the game of lacrosse, corn, and maple syrup. It is remarkable to recognize how many of these contributions continue to enrich our lives today. One of her students and his family are very familiar with the process of making maple syrup, as it is a longstanding family tradition. They welcomed family members to their classroom. To prepare pancakes topped with butter and maple syrup, and to share their story. This provided the students with a fun, meaningful, firsthand learning experience!
I was also happy to hear about the use of the talking stick, which holds an important place in our own Indigenous teachings during a sharing circle. It serves as a meaningful reminder to honor each person’s voice and to listen with respect.
It is truly inspiring to see these traditions shared and upheld!
Miigwech
We Learn and Grow Together! 🧡
SCHOOL WILL RESUME MONDAY, DECEMBER 1st
