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Gathering gives students a view of Vancouver Island through Indigenous eyes

On May 7, 100 Grade 12 students from Greater Victoria gathered at Camp Thunderbird in Sooke for the Na'Tsa'Maht Grade 12 Gathering.
This annual event, held for four years, aims to unite mostly Indigenous students and others from several school districts to foster community and cultural connection.
Students engaged in Indigenous knowledge-based activities including cedar harvesting, canoeing, drumming, archery, and crafting while connecting with Elders and peers.
Student Jenna Welch expressed excitement about archery and cedar harvesting, saying drumming is "always a great thing," while Elder Jackie Planes highlighted students' interest in culture through drumming and song.
The gathering supports students' transition to post-secondary life by building community, cultural skills, and offering a welcoming space that breaks school district boundaries.

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