Day of Sucwentwecw
Starting in April of 2020, this space will collect resources provided for our annual Day of Sucwentwecw. The first Day of Sucwentwecw was April 7, 2014. SD73's website has a description of the purpose of the day here.
Excerpts from Mr. Wilson here:
"Sucwentwecw" means acknowledgment, or recognition. It is a key concept in the truth in truth and reconciliation, and as residents and guests in Secwepemcul'ecw (the land of the Secwepemc) it is worthwhile spending a little time focusing on the implications of the concept. Truth and reconciliation are now a key part of our curriculum, and closely related to the core competencies, especially relationships and cultural contexts, personal awareness and responsibility, and social responsibility.
Acknowledment means more than a celebration of culture. It means fully understanding and acknowledging the historical truths, consequences, and unresolved injustices of settlement in Secwepemc territory. For many of us, this means a great deal of open-hearted and honest historical research."
Over the years, at South Kam, the day has been celebrated with assemblies in both the Sagebrush theatre and the gym. We have had guest speakers and performers as well as plays, poems, drumming and singing, and more created by our own students. The observance of the day has become an integral part of our school and district.
Excerpts from Mr. Wilson here:
"Sucwentwecw" means acknowledgment, or recognition. It is a key concept in the truth in truth and reconciliation, and as residents and guests in Secwepemcul'ecw (the land of the Secwepemc) it is worthwhile spending a little time focusing on the implications of the concept. Truth and reconciliation are now a key part of our curriculum, and closely related to the core competencies, especially relationships and cultural contexts, personal awareness and responsibility, and social responsibility.
Acknowledment means more than a celebration of culture. It means fully understanding and acknowledging the historical truths, consequences, and unresolved injustices of settlement in Secwepemc territory. For many of us, this means a great deal of open-hearted and honest historical research."
Over the years, at South Kam, the day has been celebrated with assemblies in both the Sagebrush theatre and the gym. We have had guest speakers and performers as well as plays, poems, drumming and singing, and more created by our own students. The observance of the day has become an integral part of our school and district.
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Pronunciation: Phonetically, say (with the 'k' being soft like Scottish 'loch') sook-went-wow-k
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April 7, 2020
This year's theme is "Walking Together: Relationships and World Views." The attached pdf has links provided by the district's Aboriginal Education Department. You will need your gedu account to access the linked content.
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