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Northern Secondary School

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Northern Secondary School
TypeSchool or university
Founded1974

Northern Secondary School is a school in Sturgeon Falls.[1]

In Anishinabek News

  • April 2013: Jamie Restoule was graduating from this school as of April 2013.[2]
  • October 2017: The school decided to phase out its Braves emblem and crest from jerseys and official correspondence. The institution was established in 1974 following a period of francophone community response to a speech by President de Gaulle. Principal Laurent Paquette initiated the removal of the Indigenous imagery after some students expressed discomfort with the logo.[3]
  • January 2019: Evelyn McLeod provided language instruction at this institution.[4]
  • March 2021: Northern Secondary School hosted a contest titled Kindness is a Renewable Resource where Jayden Restoule developed his award-winning story. The school is located near White Woods, where Jayden Restoule walked to enjoy nature.[5]
  • February 2024: A group of students from this school visited the Witness Blanket exhibit in North Bay on February 8, 2024.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Interactive exhibit full of stories to learn from", Anishinabek News, 14 February 2024 (archived copy; original article).
  2. ↑ "Cousins compete last time", Anishinabek News, 15 April 2013 (archived copy; original article).
  3. ↑ "‘Braves’ artist sad to see the crest go from Northern Secondary School", Anishinabek News, 26 October 2017 (archived copy; original article).
  4. ↑ "Anishinaabemowin Language Keeper and teacher precious to culture", Anishinabek News, 7 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
  5. ↑ "Storytelling youth awarded for Paying Respect", Anishinabek News, 22 March 2021 (archived copy; original article).