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Hope Secondary School officially receives new name
The change follows three years of consultation and student advocacy to add Halq'eméylem language and reflect local Indigenous history.
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Hope Secondary School officially receives new name
Hope Secondary School has officially updated its name to reflect the community’s Indigenous connections. Starting with the 2026-27 school calendar year this September, the school will be known as Shxwelis te Ts’qó:Is — Spirit of Hope Secondary School. The name was suggested by Chawathil First Nation Elder Patrica “Pat” John during a meeting between various Elders from Chawathil and the school and district staff. Shxwelis when translated means “l…
·Agassiz, Canada
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