b'Messagefrom theSuperintendentdecisions and initiatives that directly impact their I am thrilled to share our Annual Report to thelearning experiences. Our continued participation Community (ARC) for the 2022-2023 schoolin the Community-based Aboriginal Teacher year, marking the culmination of our Multi- Education Program (CATEP) to bridge the gaps in Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) for 2019-2023. Asrepresentation and enrich staff diversity in LRSD.we reflect on the last 12 months, we celebrateA collaboration with school divisions and Microsoft many of our accomplishments and acknowledgein Level Up: Winnipeg, a Minecraft Education some of the challenges weve faced that havebuild challenge that invited students to design further strengthened our commitment to humanvirtual worlds that envision a more connected, flourishing being at the centre of the journey inequitable, and sustainable downtown that moves Louis Riel School Division (LRSD).Winnipeg forward without leaving anyone behind. With features about new initiatives and importantThe transformative experiences Indigenous research to rebuilding relationships and learningstudents share from participating in our inaugural together, the nurturing of community at the heartCulture Camp.of our MYSP is highlighted across the pages youThese stories and several more highlight our will read. The report celebrates only some of ourefforts to foster learning and work environments students and staffs individual and collectivewhere all students and staff feel valued and thrive.accomplishments, highlights investments in infrastructure in 2022-2023, and touches on the budget for 2023-2024 that the board adopted inAs we start the 2023-2024 school year,March 2023.and launch a renewed MYSP for 2023-2027, Among the stories we share in this years editionwe remain steadfast in our commitment to of the ARC, you can read about the incrediblean educational journey focused on human work happening at all ends of our division: The Kitchen Brigades program empowers studentsflourishing by creating an ever morewith valuable culinary skills and a passion fornurturing, equitable, and inclusive learningnutritious meals. Our commitment to fosteringand work environment in LRSD. I look forwardlinguistic and cultural diversity that has resulted in a vibrant Indigenous Language Program.to supporting, contributing to, and celebrating A Student Attendance Task Forces effortsthe stories that will illustrate what we to address the rise in student Absences. Theaccomplish in the coming year. establishment of a Student Advisory Board that has allowed student voices to be heard, shaping Christian Michalik6'