In August 2025, Champlain College student ambassadors from the community gathered at the First Nations Regional Adult Education Center to embark on a creative journey together for 2.5 days. Together we sat and talked about what was important to them to share about who they are as Indigenous youth. We drew out narratives, symbols and hopes for the future to embed that medicine into a mural.
In line with the National Day of Truth and reconciliation on September 30th, on October 1st it was installed and unveiled outside in the front entrance of the school, as a promise to explore how we can create culturally safe spaces when our young people venture out to pursue their education. I have to say, we powerful youth in our community who embody all different types of leadership. I am proud of all of them for having the courage to be themselves unapologetically and to try something new.
Megan Kanerahtenha:wi Whyte 