P.A.S.S. About/History
Back in 2000, students and community members came together to host an appreciation luncheon for the hosting parents of Northern non-resident First Nation, Métis and Inuit students. Junior high school students joined them at this luncheon.
Next, they identified past graduates and invited them to speak about their achievements after High School and include their inspiring stories. The idea grew bigger. The first theme “The Importance of Staying in School” was conceived.
In addition, awards could be given to Aboriginal students in recognition of their personal and educational achievements, along with celebrating the cultural uniqueness of all three Aboriginal peoples.
The Present: We now recognize, promote and celebrate students’ personal and educational achievements and our cultural uniqueness.
This youth initiative has grown over the last decade to include 50+ student/youth volunteers and a strong supportive adult committee from the surrounding community.
Today and always; we celebrate the strengths and accomplishments of our First Nations, Metis and Inuit graduates; both past and present.
Next, they identified past graduates and invited them to speak about their achievements after High School and include their inspiring stories. The idea grew bigger. The first theme “The Importance of Staying in School” was conceived.
In addition, awards could be given to Aboriginal students in recognition of their personal and educational achievements, along with celebrating the cultural uniqueness of all three Aboriginal peoples.
The Present: We now recognize, promote and celebrate students’ personal and educational achievements and our cultural uniqueness.
This youth initiative has grown over the last decade to include 50+ student/youth volunteers and a strong supportive adult committee from the surrounding community.
Today and always; we celebrate the strengths and accomplishments of our First Nations, Metis and Inuit graduates; both past and present.