Hope (District of Hope) – Hope Secondary School is exploring a meaningful name update — one that honours Indigenous language and reflects the spirit of our community.
The proposed name is:
Shxwelí:s te Ts’qó:ls – Spirit of Hope Secondary School
(Shxwelí:s = life spirit of all living things | Ts’qó:ls = traditional name for Hope)
The idea originally came from Tristen Kelly, a student and member of the Shxw’ōw’hamel Band, and has been shaped through a thoughtful process with Elders, school staff, and community input.
Watch the video here: https://www.hopesecondary.com/
It’s a powerful step toward reconciliation — and a great chance for all of us to learn something new.
A name change may happen as soon as the new school year.
