Volleyball Challenge raises funds for First Nations – Bradford Times

May 5, 2017

Without action, they’re just words – which is why the Student Leadership Team and Social Justice Committee at Chris Hadfield Public School have been fundraising for First Nations, Metis and Aboriginal communities.

Students were “shocked” to learn the number of Indigenous communities that lack clean water, said teacher Alissa Fairbarn – and even more shocked to learn that their First Nations counterparts, students in Reserve schools, are at a disadvantage because Federal funding for Indigenous schools is far below the provincial level.

Fairbarn and fellow teacher Tamara Laber have been guiding the students in their studies, research and fundraising efforts. So far this year, almost $1000 has been raised, through a pizza night, Jelly Bean Guess and Friendship-grams on Valentine’s Day. But even more important than the fundraising, is the awareness of First Nations issues, Fairbarn said.

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