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LANGARA-HAIDA GWAII AND FIRST NATIONS BURSARY
First Nations students have always been represented at Shawnigan, and have made a significant contribution to the School. Recognizing this and believing in the importance of continuing the tradition, Shawnigan Board member Rick Bourne '69 of Langara Fishing Adventures sought to ensure the presence of a Haida student from the Queen Charlotte Islands by establishing the Langara-Haida Gwaii Scholarship.
Soon after, in response to a compelling newspaper article about the difficulties that First Nations students have in getting an education, Shawnigan parent Melanie Clarance began work that complemented Mr. Bourne's original initiative by working toward a First Nations Bursary that would ensure the availability of the Shawnigan experience to a deserving First Nations youth. With the assistance of a large group of dedicated volunteers, the School has hosted a number of events in support of this initiative, with more planned for the future.
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Soon after, in response to a compelling newspaper article about the difficulties that First Nations students have in getting an education, Shawnigan parent Melanie Clarance began work that complemented Mr. Bourne's original initiative by working toward a First Nations Bursary that would ensure the availability of the Shawnigan experience to a deserving First Nations youth. With the assistance of a large group of dedicated volunteers, the School has hosted a number of events in support of this initiative, with more planned for the future.
We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
Shawnigan Lake School is an independent co-educational boarding school for ages 13 –18 on Canada’s beautiful Pacific Coast. Our diverse, interdisciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.
