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McColm’s hand-painted mural features a firebird, a symbol in various Indigenous cultures — and the school’s mascot. He was exposed to First Nations culture at a young age growing up on reserve in Terrace, home to the Nisga’a people. “I think people don’t appreciate or don’t remember that this is a preliminary report, the true horror won’t be known until the report is finalized. And that’s just for one school,” McColm said of the 215 children that were found. Brittany Mycock, an Indigenous student support worker, says the school’s values align with the Seven Sacred Teachings held by many First Nations: Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth.
A major donation from NorthRiver Midstream has completed fundraising efforts for a playground expansion at Ma Murray school. Construction on the accessible playground is slated to begin in July, . . .