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May/June 2023 Newsletter

I can't believe this will be the last newsletter submission of the year. June is already here and we started this month with a new school event! We had our first GN outdoor soccer tournament last week. The weather cooperated and students enjoyed a wonderful afternoon...

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April 2023 Newsletter

We are back from our spring break and things are moving along nicely! We are excited to see what the third term brings and we hope with improved weather we can start to enjoy the outdoors in the final two months. At the end of March, we finished our second term on a...

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Feb/March 2023 Newsletter

I was sure that we had seen the last of winter but with the most recent blast of snow, we were reminded that we may not be fortunate with an early spring this year. That being said, I know our students will love another opportunity to sled and enjoy playing outside in...

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Please take a look at the week ahead. Wednesday we will be closed out of respect for the family and funeral. Friday is also a Pro D day. Gilakas'la. ... See MoreSee Less

Please take a look at the week ahead. Wednesday we will be closed out of respect for the family and funeral. Friday is also a Pro D day. Gilakasla.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

We are deeply saddened to share that Gix̱sistalisa̱me Wakas (Willie Walkus) has passed away. He was a beloved Gigame, elder, and knowledge keeper whose guidance, teachings, and unwavering commitment to our people have shaped the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community for generations. His presence, leadership, and wisdom will be profoundly missed.
At the request of the Walkus family, the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School will remain open during this time. We honour their wishes and continue to support our students with care, compassion, and respect.
We offer our deepest condolences to all who are grieving the loss of such a respected and cherished leader.
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My condolences to the community

Forever will be missed

OMG. 😢😢😢😢. SENDING MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY'S YOU WILL BE DEARLY BE MISSED UNCLE .... 💖💖💖💖😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭

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Contact Us: P.O. Box 1799
Telephone: (250) 949-7743
Email:  manager@gwanak.bc.ca
School Hours: Mon-Fri – 8 am to 4 pm

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