2023/24 Equity in Action Report
Equity in Action Video Series
Stunning videography and candid moments take you inside our three-part video series in response to Truth and Reconciliation and Equity for ALL students. The series is reflective of the local Coast Salish and Nuu-Chah-Nulth voices and features a variety of reflections on education in the past, present, and future.
Sooke School District encourages each citizen to embrace a journey to pursue a personal understanding of the 'true' history of Canada and to contribute collectively to the 94 Calls to Action. This is important work and leads to deeper conversations as we strive towards equity for all students and parity of success for Indigenous students.
Reconciliation includes anyone with an open mind and an open heart who is willing to look into the future with a new way – Chief Robert Joseph
One Mind, One Spirit - Equity in Action for All Students
Featuring Elder Shirley Alphonse, Elder Bill Jones, Chief Chipps, Chief Planes, and Elder Bertha Landrie. Introducing video series slogan ‘Na’tsa’maht ‘one heart - one mind’ we believe in equity for all.’
Na’tsa’maht means... being of one mind, one spirit. Together, working side by side, supporting each other, walking together. Good mind, good spirit for the good of our children, for the good of Mother Earth sustaining us. – Elder Shirley Alphonse
Equity in Action
Featuring school district dignitaries' insights on the Sooke School District’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and equity. Listen to Elder Earl Claxton Jr., Superintendent Scott Stinson, Trustee Ravi Parmar, Principal Kathleen King, Associate Superintendent Paul Block, Elder Henry Chipps, and Elder Jo-Ina Young share insights about Indigenous pedagogy.
…the school district needs help from the Indigenous communities. We can’t expect them to do this on their own…we need to get in there and help…that is what the elders are doing….education isn’t just words- it’s actions, being creative… - Elder Jo-Ina Young, Métis Nation of Greater Victoria
Equity in Schools
Featuring authentic voices about why equity is important in Sooke School District. Listen to personal perspectives from Elder Henry Chipps, Songhees Nation Elder Butch Dick, Tiffany Adams, teacher, Rebecca Frost, Savory Elementary parent, Scott Stinson, superintendent, Ravi Parmar, trustee, Chief Russell Chipps, Chelsea Marle, teacher, Rafael Roper, Port Renfrew Elementary student, Pam Jones, Pacheedaht Nation, Courtney Simcoff, teacher, Stephen Frost, Savory Elementary student, Paul Block, Associate Superintendent, Indigenous valedictorian graduates 2019 – 2020. This video introduces the meaning behind the names for SD62's new schools: Pexsisen Elementary School and Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School.
… this (Principles of Learning class) has made a huge difference – not just for Stephen, but to the whole family. - Rebecca Frost, parent