Courtesy of SD 57

By Veronica Beltran

New welcome sign at PGSS

New PGSS welcome sign unveiled at The Fruits of the Forest Feast

Jun 11, 2019 | 2:00 PM

PRINCE GEORGE– The eighth annual Fruits of the Forest luncheon held at PGSS was hosted by the Aboriginal Education Department where a new welcome sign for the school was unveiled.

The new sign is crafted out of cedar wood by Cree/Dakelh carver and visual artist Clayton Gauthier, with helping hands from PGSS students and staff.

“It was by whoever wanted to come and carve. People came in and tried it out and some of them stayed right from the beginning until the end. It was a variety of ages, from Grade 8 to Grade 12, and there were even adults. Teachers were carving too – all people (Indigenous and non-Indigenous). They were learning about the tools and different carving techniques.” -Clayton Gauthier

The sign features a polar bear centred at the bottom, wrapped around the sides by feathers. On top of the polar bear and between the feathers you’ll find the words “PGSS Welcomes You.” The colours on the sign include the PGSS green with black and white outlining and highlights.

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The luncheon is hosted by the Aboriginal Education Department and celebrates graduating students while bringing them together with First Nations Elders, community members and school district members.