The new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, to be held annually on September 30 is to honour survivors, their families and communities, and ensure a public commemoration of the history and legacy…
Posted on: Sep 29, 2021
Westwind Recognizes Orange Shirt Day & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Podcast Episode Jen Scout; Truth and Reconciliation
Today we are happy to welcome Jennifer Scout to the podcast to discuss Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Jen is a vice-principal at Cardston Junior High School, a member of the…
Posted on: Sep 28, 2021
WWSD to Recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2021
Earlier this year, the federal government announced September 30 as a day to reflect on truth and reconciliation and the impact residential schools had on Indigenous people and Canada as a whole. In…
Posted on: Sep 2, 2021
FNMI Foundational Knowledge Day
As part of our welcome back professional development week for teachers, Westwind School Division hosted a First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Foundational Knowledge Day focused on our local community and…
Posted on: Aug 25, 2021
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is the national 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Please take some time to learn more about…
Posted on: Jun 21, 2021
Riverside Healing Garden and Monument
After nearly three years of dedicated effort by current and former Cardston High School Blackfoot students and their teacher Kara Baldwin, phase one of the Riverside Healing Garden and monument was unveiled…
Posted on: Jun 21, 2021
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: Podcast
This week we were thrilled to have Westwind alumni Dr. Tiffany Prete join our Westwind podcast, NunnTalks, for part one of a two-part series centred around trauma-informed practice. Dr. Prete helps us…
Posted on: Jan 27, 2021
FNMI Learning Resources
Guide to Relationships and Learning with the Indigenous Peoples of Alberta The CASS “Guide to Relationships and Learning with the Indigenous Peoples of Alberta” was developed to support our members,…
Posted on: Dec 3, 2020
Orange Shirt Day 2020
Westwind School Division is looking forward to recognizing Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Orange Shirt Day, held annually on September 30, is a day to acknowledge those affected by residential schools…
Posted on: Sep 29, 2020
Orange Shirt Day 2019
Cardston Junior High School celebrated Orange Shirt Day last Thursday with a full day of activities, learning opportunities and special guests, including the Grammy-nominated group the Young Spirit Singers,…
Posted on: Oct 1, 2019
Promoting Indigenous Languages
September 17-24 The City of Lethbridge is observing Reconciliation Week, with a special emphasis on promoting Indigenous languages. Languages are essential in building connections, relationships and…
Posted on: Sep 13, 2019
Westwind joins in at Cardston Kainai Pow Wow
Beth Good Striker, a grade 3 student at Cardston Elementary School joins Superintendent Darren Mazutinec for a photo at the Cardston Kainai Pow Wow this afternoon ahead of the grand entrance....
Posted on: Aug 7, 2019
Westwind Alumni speaks to Principals about Indigenous and Treaty Law
Thank-you to Carly Fox for coming to speak to our principals and vice-principals today and educate us on Indigenous and Treaty Law.Carly is a Kainai Nation/Blood Tribe member and a Westwind School Division…
Posted on: Mar 12, 2019
First Nations Artist Unveils New Original Painting for Westwind Alternate School
On November 23rd WAS hosted a celebration luncheon which included invited guests from the division's central office as well as School Board Trustees. At this event, Mr. Grant Spotted Bull, an Artist in…
Posted on: Nov 23, 2018
Orange Shirt Day 2018
This year, Westwind School Division will commemorate Orange Shirt Day on September 28. Orange Shirt Day is a day of remembrance and an act of reconciliation. It is an opportunity for First Nations, Métis…
Posted on: Sep 28, 2018
Miss CHS Princess Pageant
The Miss CHS Princess Pageant is a long-standing Cardston High School tradition held during Native Awareness week. The winner of the princess pageant will represent CHS as an ambassador at pow wows and…
Posted on: May 15, 2018
Anna-Joyce Frank, Trustee Representing the Blood Reserve
Anna-Joyce Frank: Ward 7 - Blood ReserveFIVE FAST FACTS1. Anna-Joyce has been a Westwind trustee since 1998 - 20 years!2. Anna-Joyce was Westwind’s first female First Nations Trustee3. Anna-Joyce has…
Posted on: Apr 18, 2018
First Nations Perspective - Mission, Vision, Vaues
Harriet Heavy Runner, an Elder from the Blood Tribe, spoke to the Board of Trustees this morning to give an FNMI perspective and input as the Board continues to develop their Mission, Vision and Values.…
Posted on: Apr 10, 2018
Student Teacher at CHS Honoured by First Nations Students
Jarett Zentner, a student-teacher at Cardston High School, probably didn't realize the impact he was having on his students this semester until an Eagle Feather was presented to him in a very special…
Posted on: Dec 21, 2017
CHS Alumni Thanks Westwind for Support
Dr. Tiffany Prete, a member of the Blood Tribe of the Blackfoot Confederacy and a Cardston High School Alumni, wanted to give a gift to Cardston High School that would not only show her gratitude but…
Posted on: Dec 5, 2017