Education

November 28, 2024

The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, is extending congratulations to Jo Anne Broders, a teacher at Smallwood Academy in Gambo, on receiving the Governor General?s History Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Throughout her career, Ms. Broders has championed the understanding of Newfoundland and Labrador?s rich history and culture. Recently, Ms. Broders? Grade 8 students consulted archives and worked with Saqamaw Mi?sel Joe, then-Chief of Miawpukek First Nation, and Fred Jeans of the local area?s heritage committee to explore the identities of the 13 people believed to be buried in a Mi?kmaq cemetery in their town.

Students used their learnings from the project to help design a plaque to honour the individuals and then collaborated with the town to erect signage at the cemetery. As a testament to Ms. Broders? approach to fostering lifelong learning, the students committed to continue visiting the site in the future and share its history with others.{....}

To see the full release, visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.