Jan. 23, 2015
CALGARY - His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, is travelling to Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, to offer his condolences on behalf of Canada following the passing of His Royal Highness King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. Consequently, he will not be in Calgary on Jan. 27 as previously announced, but Her Excellency’s program will remain.
Please see below for the previous release sent on Jan. 25, 2015 for program details:
Governor General to Visit Piitoayis Family School
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CALGARY – On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Their Excellencies, the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, will visit Piitoayis Family School and participate in a smudging ceremony and in a traditional talking circle with Grade 1 and 2 students. They will also have the opportunity to interact with staff, leadership students and Elders. Their visit will conclude with an Honour Song performed by student drummers and a closing prayer by an Elder.
Piitoayis Family School is culturally based from an Aboriginal perspective and welcomes First Nations, Métis and Inuit students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. It offers language and cultural teachings, such as drumming and dancing, and
practices traditional ceremonies.
It strives to honour the seven teachings of the ancestors: wisdom, love, respect,
bravery, honesty, humility and truth, and to create a learning environment based
on the balance of traditional cultural values and academic excellence. The
school’s key priorities are literacy learning, and supporting the social and
emotional wellness of students.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Where: Piitoayis Family School, 1921 - 9 Avenue S.E., Calgary
