Partnership forged for operation of new First Nations school
NANAIMO — A new school in Cedar will blend traditional First Nations teachings with the latest technology.
Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh school will be run in joint partnership between the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District and Snuneymuxw First Nation.
School district board chair Charlene McKay told NanaimoNewsNOW a partnership was not on the table when ground broke in March 2018.
“As Snuneymuxw progressed through the build and then onto the final stages of hiring and having teachers in place to support students, they reached out to us seeking a potential partnership. It’s an honour to work with them.”