Aug
August 1 marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across what was then the British Empire.
Sep
"Literacy is a fundamental human right for all. It opens the door to the enjoyment of other human rights, greater freedoms, and global citizenship." UNESCO
You are invited to attend the Policy, Operations and Finance Partner Advisory Committee Meeting at 3:30 p.m. PT on September 8, 2026.
You are invited to attend the Meeting of the Board Held in Public at 5:00 p.m. PT on the second Tuesday of each month from September through June.
You are invited to attend the Education Partner Advisory Committee Meeting at 11:00 a.m. PT on September 15, 2026.
School Planning Day - (NI) School not in session
SD8 joins the rest of Canada to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. September 30 honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct
You are invited to attend the Meeting of the Board Held in Public at 5:00 p.m. PT on the second Tuesday of each month from September through June.
Professional Development Day; Non-instructional Day
Nov
You are invited to attend the Meeting of the Board Held in Public at 5:00 p.m. PT on November 10, 2026.
Dec
You are invited to attend the Meeting of the Board Held in Public at 5:00 p.m. PT on December 8, 2026.
Jan
You are invited to attend the Meeting of the Board Held in Public at 5:00 p.m. PT on January 12, 2027.
Feb
You are invited to attend the Policy, Operations and Finance Partner Advisory Committee Meeting at 3:00 p.m. PT on February 9, 2027.
You are invited to attend the Meeting of the Board Held in Public at 5:00 p.m. PT on February 9, 2027.
Mar
You are invited to attend the Education Partner Advisory Committee Meeting at 11:00 a.m. PT on March 9, 2027.
You are invited to attend the Meeting of the Board Held in Public at 5:00 p.m. PT on March 9, 2027.
School re-opens after Spring Break
Apr
You are invited to attend the Meeting of the Board Held in Public at 5:00 p.m. PT on April 13, 2027.
District Pro-D Day - Indigenizing the Curriculum
May
National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S
You are invited to attend the Policy, Operations and Finance Partner Advisory Committee Meeting at 3:00 p.m. PT on May 11, 2027.
You are invited to attend the Meeting of the Board Held in Public at 5:00 p.m. PT on May 11, 2027.
Moose Hide Campaign Day is a day of ceremony where all Canadians are called to join together to take a stand against violence towards women and children.
You are invited to attend the Education Partner Advisory Committee Meeting at 11:00 a.m. PT on May 18, 2027.
Jun
You are invited to attend the Meeting of the Board Held in Public at 5:00 p.m. PT on June 8, 2027.
Jul
Happy Canada Day!
This is a statutory holiday when all SD8 facilities and offices will be closed.
