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12月的一个温暖夜晚，百年纪念中学的土著学生和家庭与长者、教职员工以及青年组织共同庆祝节日，并通过和解建立关系。12月11日，百年纪念中学迎来了70多人参加的晚会，活动包括食物、游戏、欢笑、手工艺品、圣诞老人和更多。活动在米克萨坎（Miiksikaam）的祝福下开场，长者克拉伦斯·沃尔夫莱格（Clarence Wolfleg Sr.）从锡克萨卡（Siksika）部落传授祝福。长者的祝福之后，我们共享了一顿盛宴，还有门奖和送礼活动。这次首次聚会预计是众多活动中的第一次，旨在与家庭和社区建立和保持关系，确保所有人都能在学校中有归属感。

 “我想感谢您和CHS工作人员昨晚的晚宴。我的两个孩子都说很棒（很难让挑剔的青少年满意！），我也很享受晚上和美味的食物”（家长Janice R.）

圣诞老人亲自亮相，他和圣诞老人夫人确保每个人都带着笑容和一张留念照片离开。得到卡尔加里男女俱乐部（Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary）-Iiyika'kimaat计划的慷慨支持，以及Pathways、卡尔加里市青年就业中心、加尔加里梅蒂斯家庭服务、土著友谊中心和许多百年纪念中学的教职员工、学生和家庭的努力，人们离开时感到季节的温暖，同时胃也满满的。

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A warm evening in December brought Centennial’s Indigenous students and families together with Elders, staff, and youth organizations in celebration of the season, and in an effort to build relationships through reconciliation. On Dec.11, Centennial High School welcomed over 70 people for an evening of food, games, laughter, crafts, Santa and more. The event began in a good way with a blessing from Miiksikaam, Elder Clarence Wolfleg Sr. from Siksika. Following the Elder’s words we had a feast, there were door prizes and a give-away. This inaugural gathering is expected to be the first of many in an effort to build and maintain relationships with families and community to ensure all feel a sense of belonging at school.

 “I just wanted to thank you and the CHS staff who hosted the dinner last night. Both of my boys commented how nice it was (which is NOT easy with hard-to-please teenagers!) and I also enjoyed the evening and delicious meal” (Janice R., parent)

With an appearance from Santa himself, he and Mrs. Claus ensured all left smiling with a photo to remember the evening. Generously supported by members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary- Iiyika’kimaat Program, Pathways, the City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre, Métis Calgary Family Services, the Aboriginal Friendship Centre, and many dedicated Centennial High School staff, students and families left with a feeling of warmth of the season, as well as a full belly.