Ban the R word!

To recognize that all members of the human race are entitled to dignity and respect.
To acknowledge that the word retard(ed), even (especially) when used casually, strips those with developmental disabilities of their dignity.
I accept that they are friends, siblings, athletes, sons, daughter, sisters, brothers, mentors, workers, and classmates.
I understand that there are many ways to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities, and will promise to find one more respectful than the R word.
Text taken from petition notes given to fellow students to sign by students pictured above.

BAN THE “R” WORD CAMPAIGN is now underway. This initiative encourages students to commit to more respectful language. This group is spearheaded by 20 students inspired to make a difference! What a great way to show our Colt Character! For more info… please see Donja Trivers.

POW WOW

The beginning of the school year was a great time to start a new tradition with the Korah Family. Our 1st ANNUAL KORAH POWWOW and CULTURAL DAY was a great success! Thanks to Ms. Thompson, Ms. Barbeau, Mr. Lane, Mitchell Case, and Carol Trudeau-McEwen from ADSB for organizing the event! A special round of applause to Mr. Lane’s gr. 11 history class for demonstrating excellent leadership skills during the festivities. These students were great ambassadors, runners, greeters, and workshop assistants.
For our Powwow all students in grade 12 had the opportunity to participate in various workshops including: Traditional Cooking where they made bannock and wild rice casseroles with the Roach sisters and Ms. Trudeau-McEwen, Dance & Regalia where they learned about all the types of dance and costumes with Andrew and Bernadette, Traditional Teachings where Willard Pine spoke to the 7 Grandfather Teachings to a captive audience, Traditional Games such as Buffalo Balls were played in the gym with Phil Jones. The day finished with a feast and a powwow in the afternoon!

2009 - POW WOW

Ms. Barbeau and Ms. Thompson would like to thank all the teachers, care staff and the students in Mr. Lane's grade 11 history class for all the help with yesterday's pow-wow! A special thank you to Mr. Ryckman for stepping in as our M-C! A great day was had!