Last week, during National Reconciliation Week, our Middle School and Senior School student leaders took part in a unique incursion led by a First Nations Artist through 3Bridges. It was a powerful opportunity to listen, learn, and reflect on First Nations culture and storytelling, supporting our ongoing commitment to reconciliation through education and respectful engagement.
The program was led by Lyle Ah Sam, a proud Mitakoodi / Wakka Wakka man and contemporary Rarrk Artist whose work is grounded in cultural knowledge and ancestral teachings from his uncle, Elder Johnny Daylight Lacey.
Students participated in a listening circle where they were introduced to the Yidaki (the traditional name for the didgeridoo). Through the sounds of the Yidaki and personal storytelling, they explored the role of music in cultural identity, communication, and expression. Lyle then shared his visual art practice, explaining how traditional art is passed down as a sacred act of teaching and connection.
Throughout the session, students engaged deeply and participated in thoughtful, respectful discussion. They represented their peers and school community with maturity and openness. The incursion provided a meaningful opportunity to connect with culture, promote understanding, and celebrate the richness of First Nations’ perspectives.
