YORKTON—Indigenous Student Success Lead Erin Nicolas and Yorkton Regional High School Principal Mike Haczkewicz, graciously accept a $5,000 cheque in sponsorship of the YRHS ISSC Food Program from the Yorkton Tribal Council.
Nicolas was extremely happy to have the YTC's help with the purchase of food supplies for her program at the YRHS.
“This money comes at a time when food costs are extremely high and many families are struggling to put food in their fridges and on their supper tables,” stated Nicolas, adding, “every little bit helps us—we are currently supplying over 100 students day with healthy snacks and meals—we can’t learn with empty stomachs, the YTC sponsorship is huge.”
The ISSC at the high school is in place to help Indigenous students have a place in the school to call their own. The space gives the students an identity in the school.
“The ISSC Program, under the watchful eyes of Erin Nicolas and ICW (Indigenous Community Worker) Journey Delorme, continues to provide our Indigenous students with opportunities to grab a snack when needed, focus of some schoolwork, learn about Indigenous culture, and just basically have a space in the school to be themselves,” said Haczkewicz.
