Thà:yt te Xàxlh and the MMIWG Inquiry
This year, Abbotsford Senior Secondary has started an Indigenous Student Leadership course. We began the year by having the students collaborate with Elder Beatrice Silver (a member of Sumas First Nation) to create a vision and identity for the course. We chose the theme and name of Thà:yt te Xàxlh, meaning “Make a Path” in Halq'emeylem. We felt connected to Thà:yt te Xàxlh because the students are determined to help break down barriers for other Indigenous youth to create positive change in their school and in the greater community.