West Ferris Secondary School
| West Ferris Secondary School | |
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| Type | School or university |
West Ferris Secondary School is a secondary school in North Bay.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- April 2023: The school hosted a three-day run of the production Sounding Thunder: The Song of Francis Pegahmagabow in its auditorium in March 2023. Students such as Bryce Millard attended the performance to learn about the history of Francis Pegahmagabow.[2]
- December 2024: This school serves as the primary workspace for language teacher Falcon McLeod.[3]
- May 2026: The school hosted a Try Pow Wow Day in the gym to provide students with dance instruction and cultural connection. A grant from the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations supported the event at the school. The school maintains an Indigenous Youth Space and cares for a drum used for cultural events.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Try Pow Wow dancing at West Ferris Secondary", Anishinabek News, 20 May 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Francis Pegahmagabow brought to life on stage for next generation", Anishinabek News, 5 April 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Virtual Anishinaabemowin courses created by Nipissing Language Teacher", Anishinabek News, 24 December 2024 (archived copy; original article).