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Teacher in Kitimat under fire after allegedly mocking an Indigenous student for wearing traditional Haisla regalia

BY The Canadian Press, Nov 4, 2021 7:32 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

A teacher at Mount Elizabeth Secondary in Kitimat, BC, is under fire after allegedly mocking an Indigenous student for wearing traditional Haisla regalia to school for picture day.

Students organized a walkout on Tuesday to demand accountability from education officials.

School District 82 has not named the teacher alleged to have made the comments and has not confirmed whether the teacher is still working at the school or what type of investigation they may be facing.

The Haisla Nation says it is aware of what happened and it serves as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to achieve reconciliation with Indigenous people.

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