These kids are in a class of their own. For the first time in two decades, residents of this Alberta first nation are celebrating a high school graduation. | CBCEdmonton
Dozens of people came out Saturday to celebrate Driftpile Cree Nation's first high school graduates to earn their diplomas in the community in two decades. Kali Cunningham left, and Kyra Giroux, right, graduated this year from Mihtatakaw Sipiy School.
Long determined to bring back its high school program so students wouldn't have to travel to other communities classes, Driftpile finally did so last year amid pandemic-related concerns around sending children out of the nation. And last Saturday, the community was able to celebrate that decision, when dozens turned out at an event to congratulate the graduates for their achievements.
The high school program resumed last October under the guidance of then-principal Tedmann Onyango, who is now education director. Unlike Laboucan, Giroux did most of his schooling in High Prairie, before he switched to Mihtatakaw Sipiy to graduate.
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