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We are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.
Land Acknowledgement of Mi'kma'ki
Special events/meetings/written:
“I (we) would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources, but instead recognized Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.”
Daily use:
“I (we) would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.”
Pronunciation:
Mi’kma’ki – Meegmagee
Mi’kmaq/Mi’kmaw - Meegmaw
Wolastoqiyik – Woolastuk
Definitions:
Mi’kma’ki – Ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People (NS, NB, PEI, Gaspe of Quebec)
Wolastoqiyik – “People of the beautiful river” Indigenous Peoples living along the St. John River (NB)
Unceded – Never surrendered, unyielded. Refers to land and resources in the acknowledgement.
Treaty – A formally concluded and ratified agreement between nations.
If you have any questions about the Land Acknowledgement or would like further explanation on the meaning behind the acknowledgement please feel free to get in touch.
Wela’lioq,
2023-2024 Bayview Calendar
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Welcome to the 2023/2024 School Year
Bayview Office Hours: 8:00am to 3:30pm
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
WE HAVE STUDENTS AND STAFF AT BAYVIEW WITH SEVERE NUT/TREE NUT ALLERGIES, SEAFOOD & EGG ALLERGIES & SCENT SENSITIVITIES
Elementary
P – 6 recess: 10:10 to 10:25
Friday badminton House League 2:15-3:15 5C, 5/6M and 6R
Jr High
Grade 7 sleep out forms need to be passed in to Mr Dunn ASAP
Grade 7, 8 and 9 Band Grades 7, 8 and 9 Band will be traveling to Bluenose Academy tomorrow to represent our school at the Lunenburg County Music Festival. Members are reminded to wear dark bottoms and shoes with a white top. This is a great opportunity and it will be fun to perform and hear other bands.
Jazz Band Jazz band members are reminded that they have their last regular rehearsal before festival tomorrow morning at 8:10. It is very important that all members be there.
Junior High - Boys Softball Thursday 3:30-5:00
JR HIGH DANCE: There will be a junior high "glow stick" dance next Thursday (April 25) from 7-9:30pm in the cafeteria. All students from Grades 6-9 are invited to attend. The cost is $8. The song request list is posted by the junior high calendar. Jr high students - if you would like to sign a guest in to the dance, you MUST see Mr. Eason at recess or lunch today, Friday, Monday or Tuesday to sign them in. All guests must be signed in by the end of the day Tuesday so Mr. Eason can check with other schools on the status of guests.
Upcoming
Next CLT Days – Wednesday April 24
(Dismissal times 12:40 Elem; 1:45 Jr High)
Scholastic Book Fair Monday April 29, Tuesday April 30 and Wednesday May 1.
WE HAVE STUDENTS AND STAFF AT BAYVIEW WITH SEVERE NUT/TREE NUT, SEAFOOD & EGG ALLERGIES & SCENT SENSITIVITIES
- Nuts/Tree Nuts: We are a Nut Aware School 🥜. If these individuals encounter a trace of any nut products, such as peanut butter, peanuts, granola bars, squares, cookies, chocolates with nuts, we are endangering lives.
- Egg Allergy: Please refrain from sending egg salad, egg salad sandwiches, and boiled eggs with your child.
- Seafood: Please refrain from sending seafood. This includes fish and isn’t limited to shellfish.
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BCS recognizes that this can be difficult times for families financially. Please reach out to us if you need support as we have access to services that can help students/families. If we don't have them, we can always work to point folks in the right direction.
Food Banks/options:
· Chester Foodbank open Wednesdays and will stay open as long as they have food
· Bridgewater foodbank open Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3:30pm
· Liverpool food is open as normal (Tuesdays 10-1)
· Mahone Bay Food Bank (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:00-11:00)
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