The Delta School District unveiled a new house post at their board office in Ladner on Monday (Sept. 30), coinciding with Orange Shirt Day and in commemoration of the survivors and victims of the Indian Residential School system in Canada.
In an emotional ceremony that included drumming from the scew̓aθən t̓θelə and speeches from Elder Ruth Adams, Chief Ken Baird and others, the house post was unveiled amid a sea of orange shirts. The post was brushed by Members, while Wilapia offered a prayer. Dickie Louis of Musqueam Nation served as Speaker.
Artist Karl Morgan thanked the Delta School District for commissioning the post, and said many students had come to his carving shed to learn about Truth and Reconciliation.
The Delta School Board will show a video of the unveiling at their next board meeting (Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7:30 pm).
