School District 57 is looking to blend the “extended history of Shas Ti with the more recent history of Kelly Road Secondary School” through the formation of a new group, according to an official release.
The committee is dubbed the Engagement Process Working Group.
Last week’s announcement of a new name was met by an outpouring of concern, culminating in a protest outside of the SD 57 building.
The proposed new name is Shas Ti Secondary, a Dakelh expression that means grizzly path or trail.
SD57 says that reconciliation, as defined by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, will remain a central focus for the Engagement Process Working Group.
The group will represent, and be selected by, various community members and will include:
- 2 Kelly Road Secondary (KRSS) Students
- KRSS Teacher Representative
- KRSS Support Staff Representative
- KRSS Principal or Vice Principal
- Lheidli T’enneh Councillor
- Lheidli T’enneh Elder
- SD57 Trustee Representative
- SD57 Superintendent
- KRSS Parent Advisory Council Representative
- Hart Community Association Representative
- KRSS Alumni Representative
SD57 has published a series of questions and answers addressing some of the concerns, such as cost, engagement, and the rationale for the renaming.
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