​June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day for all Canadians to reflect on and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Éy kw’s ami lí te Stó:lō temexw

We are honoured to work and learn within the Traditional, Ancestral, Unsurrendered, and Shared territories of Stó:lō people, of Leq'á:mel, Semá:th, Máthxwi, Sq'éwlets, and Qwó:ltl'el First Nations, stewards of this land since time immemorial. ​

Halq'eméylem is the language of this land and of Stó:lō ancestors. The place from where Halq'eméylem (Upriver dialect) originates is Leq'á:mel. The language comes from the land, and it has been this way since time immemorial.

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Leq’á:mel​	Semá:th	​​Máthxwi	Sq’éwlets	​​​Qwó:ltl’el​​

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We, as members of the Mission Public Schools community, embrace our commitments to strengthening partnerships and relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. ​​