100 Mile Elementary
Today, we had the honour of witnessing 20 students receive handmade quilts on behalf of their families, generously gifted by Quilts for Survivors. These blankets are far more than fabric—they are powerful symbols of love, healing, recognition, and remembrance. Each one carries the message: You are seen. You are valued. You are not alone.
Our gathering began with a traditional welcome from Mike Archie, who graciously welcomed us to Secwépemc territory. His words reminded us of the deep and ongoing relationship between people and land, and the importance of grounding our learning in place and truth.
As we move toward National Indigenous Peoples' Day, we pause to reflect on why Truth and Reconciliation matters—especially in schools. We focus on it because:
*The truth must be acknowledged before healing can begin.
*Understanding the impact of Residential Schools is essential for a more just and compassionate future.
*Reconciliation is not a one-time act—it’s a lifelong commitment to building respectful relationships.
At school, we teach these truths not to dwell in the past, but to create space for healing, learning, and real change. The act of watching our students accept these quilts on behalf of their families was a moment of grace and connection—one that helps turn experience into appreciation, appreciation into understanding, and understanding into reconciliation.
We are deeply grateful to Quilts for Survivors, to Mike Archie, and to the Secwépemc people for their generosity, guidance, and continued teachings.
