Gonzaga Middle School is committed to providing infrastructure and support to Winnipeg’s Point Douglas and Northeast Downtown communities in a meaningful, engaged and responsible way – following a path that recognizes our shared relationship as Treaty One members and relations in our beautiful home of Manitoba. As part of a commitment to this relationship, GMS seeks out Indigenous teachers, knowledge keepers, and involves itself in community events in a supportive and educational role. Everyone directly involved in the school program receives training in Indigenous education, culture and history.
Like all schools in Manitoba should do with all the communities with whom they work, GMS is committed to fully integrating families and communities, new-Canadian, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, within the life of the school. We will work on building good relationships with public and independent schools and community groups in the areas we serve.
In addition, GMS students are involved in a significant amount of community service as part of our goal of “developing men and women for others.” As these opportunities continue to be realized, we will post stories about such experiences.
It is essential to our goals and mission for GMS to regularly engage with parents and community organizations and to rely on the support of volunteers from the local and broader Winnipeg community.
GMS has hosted community barbecues and events. It is grateful to the Kevin Chief and the Norman Chief Dancers, to Don Amero and the Janzen Boys for their participation in our community barbecue, to Munther Zeid from Foodfare for donating the food, snacks and drinks!
GMS has helped with Point Douglas spring neighbourhood cleanup and supports the end violence campaign by the North Point Douglas neighbourhood association.
GMS has welcomed neighbourhood leaders to speak with our staff and students.
