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2024/2025 Sacred Teaching
Sp'óq'es (the Eagle) The Eagle teaches us LOVE. Love must be unconditional. To feel true love is to know the Creator. Therefore, it is expected that one's first love is to be the Great Spirit. He is considered the father of all children, and the giver of human life. Love given to the Great Spirit is expressed through love of oneself, and it is understood that if one cannot love oneself, it is impossible to love anyone else. The Eagle was chosen by the Great Spirit to represent this law, as the Eagle can reach the highest out of all the creatures in bringing pure vision to the seeker. Although the supplier of the greatest and most powerful medicine, love can also be the most elusive of the teachings, as it depends upon a world that acknowledges the importance of spirituality. (From The Sharing Circle) The eagle is frequently associated with wisdom and freedom. There are many teachings from the eagle that teaches us about intuition, creativity, strength, courage, hope, resilience, healing, and vision. The eagle mates for life, and this teaches us about relationships, love, and valuing what is important. The eagle teaches us about unconditional love for oneself first, which then gives us the ability to love others. The eagle demonstrates what it means to rise above, make choices carefully and wisely, and how to stick it out in good and bad. (From: Mikisew Cree First Nation)

2024/2025 Sacred Teaching

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Sp'óq'es (the Eagle)

The Eagle teaches us LOVE. Love must be unconditional. To feel true love is to know the Creator. Therefore, it is expected that one's first love is to be the Great Spirit. He is considered the father of all children, and the giver of human life. Love given to the Great Spirit is expressed through love of oneself, and it is understood that if one cannot love oneself, it is impossible to love anyone else. The Eagle was chosen by the Great Spirit to represent this law, as the Eagle can reach the highest out of all the creatures in bringing pure vision to the seeker. Although the supplier of the greatest and most powerful medicine, love can also be the most elusive of the teachings, as it depends upon a world that acknowledges the importance of spirituality. (From The Sharing Circle)

The eagle is frequently associated with wisdom and freedom. There are many teachings from the eagle that teaches us about intuition, creativity, strength, courage, hope, resilience, healing, and vision. The eagle mates for life, and this teaches us about relationships, love, and valuing what is important. The eagle teaches us about unconditional love for oneself first, which then gives us the ability to love others. The eagle demonstrates what it means to rise above, make choices carefully and wisely, and how to stick it out in good and bad. (From: Mikisew Cree First Nation)

Siwal Si’wes Indigenous Department
Siwal Si’wes provides the following types of supports for children and youth of Indigenous ancestry attending SD75 schools, and includes but is not limited to cultural, social-emotional, healthy living, attendance and academic supports. These supports are provided through an Indigenous lens and can happen in the classroom, or in small groups or individually, depending on the needs of the child and vision of the school. The programs are provided in accordance with the Ministry of Education Guidelines for Indigenous Education and in consultation with our Siwal Si’wes Indigenous Advisory Council.
For more information, please contact the school's Indigenous Liaison or visit the Siwal Si'wes Indigenous Education Department website.

Siwal Si’wes Indigenous Department

Siwal Si’wes provides the following types of supports for children and youth of Indigenous ancestry attending SD75 schools, and includes but is not limited to cultural, social-emotional, healthy living, attendance and academic supports. These supports are provided through an Indigenous lens and can happen in the classroom, or in small groups or individually, depending on the needs of the child and vision of the school.

The programs are provided in accordance with the Ministry of Education Guidelines for Indigenous Education and in consultation with our Siwal Si’wes Indigenous Advisory Council.

For more information, please contact the school's Indigenous Liaison or visit the Siwal Si'wes Indigenous Education Department website.

Indigenous Liasion Support
All schools are staffed with a Siwal Si’wes Indigenous Liasion who is an active school team member. This person liaises and collaborates with school staff (including teachers, counselors, youth care workers and administrators), and parents and caregivers, all with the best interest of the child and/or youth at front and centre. With parent permissions, they liaise with local community service/outreach organizations many of whom who provide supports specifically for Indigenous children, youth and families.

Indigenous Liasion Support

All schools are staffed with a Siwal Si’wes Indigenous Liasion who is an active school team member. This person liaises and collaborates with school staff (including teachers, counselors, youth care workers and administrators), and parents and caregivers, all with the best interest of the child and/or youth at front and centre.

With parent permissions, they liaise with local community service/outreach organizations many of whom who provide supports specifically for Indigenous children, youth and families.

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