Welcoming Wab Kinew
By Dave Krocker
The Grove was very fortunate to have the 2015 Jack Matthews Fellow, Wab Kinew, visit our campus on Thursday, February 26. Wab captivated our staff and students in Chapel with his theme of leadership. He used anecdotal stories of meeting Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama and tribal Chiefs here in Canada to demonstrate leadership really is about empathy, compassion, and inspiring others through strong character values. Wab connected with our students with his natural blend of intellectual and pop culture insights and wit. Our Leadership, Character and Values program along with curriculum primarily in Grade 9 and 10 courses aligned powerfully with Wab's delivery.
In period two, many classes attended to see him again, speaking more about the background and context to Aboriginal, First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. It was informative, powerful and motivating. Our students were thoroughly engaged and from the range of questions at the end it was clear our range of learners all gained something from his presentation. We were fortunate to hear a brief rap from Wab which had the crowd respond with enthusiastic applause.
While themes of reconciliation, treaty rights, aboriginal affairs and residential schools can be dark and often heavy, Wab Kinew was able, as a great speaker, story teller and intellect, to inform and inspire our students in a positive fashion.
Watch the video of Wab's visit!
Watch the video of Wab's visit!
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Lakefield College School is a private, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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