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Today, May 5th, marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit People. Beyond just today, let’s continue to acknowledge and educate.

Happy International Women’s Day! Not only today, but every day we celebrate the next generation of strong, resilient and empowering leaders.

Join us next Saturday, February 24th, at the Coldest Night Of The Year walk in Sackville to raise money and awareness for those experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness this winter season. Register online with Team CPA using the link in our bio: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1013311&langPref=en-CA

Cheetahs for Change will be collecting breakfast food donations Sunday, December 10th from 2PM-6PM. We will be visiting the neighborhoods of Eaglewood, Larry Uteck, West Bedford, Cresthaven and Glen Arbour. We appreciate all non-perishable foods or other generous donations. Donations can also be left on your front porch!

Some highlights from our successful Girlizm+ event from last Thursday! Thank you to all our guests and attendees!

Here are 5 ways to have a respectful Halloween. Happy spooky season! 🎃

Some photos from our Truth and Reconciliation assembly this past September. We extend our deepest thank you to Elder Marlene for blessing the ceremony and educating CPA on the intergenerational effects of residential schools. 🧡

That’s a wrap! Thank you so much, Mme Smith the best supporter and teacher, and everyone that made this amazing year possible. Cheetahs for Change doesn’t stop here and we are leaving this club with some amazing individuals. It was been a year full of highs and lows and I am so proud of how much we’ve all grown as people. Good luck to everyone on their future endeavours (You all rock!)
- Lara

CPA will be collecting donations through a donations drive at CPA in the bus loop from 12 - 2 pm this Sunday, June 4th. This drive will continue throughout the coming week.

Today, CFC received the Lieutenant Governor’s Respectful Citizenship Award. We are honoured and humbled to be recognized for changing culture and consciousness in our school community, I am because you are.

CFC is honoured and humbled to be recognized for changing culture and consciousness in our school community . Thank you Ms Bird for all your unequivocal support with All our beginning. I am because you are

We would like to say a special thank you to Tareq Hadhad, for sharing his story of leaving Syria during the war and coming to Canada, and for sharing a message of hope and peace last Friday.

From CFC: Happy Black Excellence Day everyone! To learn more about the significance of today, take a look at the attached video produced by our HRCE staff and students! Let’s all strive to celebrate black excellence everyday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDA09BaJ8co

From the HRCE: Monday, May 15 is Black Excellence Day! The day brings attention to the brilliance, achievements & talents of students of African descent. Students & staff are invited to wear black T-shirts to celebrate and stand in unity to support the day.

Thank you Tareq Hadhad for sharing this beautiful quote with us from Maria Robinson

Tomorrow we will be joined by Tareq Hadhad, the founder of Peace by Chocolate. Tareq will be sharing his story of leaving Syria during the war and coming to Canada.
Peace by Chocolate became a company that has become a symbol of confidence and perseverance. Peace by Chocolate has become a global brand and a powerful symbol of the resilience and strength of refugees and immigrants.
Tareq’s story is a testament to the transformative power of entrepreneurship and the ability of individuals to make a positive impact on their communities, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.
The Peace By Chocolate Assembly will take place tomorrow (May 12th) at 10:45am in the Cafeteria at CPA.

“ The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children.
Wearing this moose hide signifies your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life and to work together with other men and boys to end violence against women and children. “
This morning, members of Cheetahs for Change passed out Moose Hide Campaign pins along with an information card from
We ask for teachers to please show their students the Moose Hide Campaign video made my Cheetahs for Change if they haven’t already done so, and for students and staff to show support today by wearing a Moose Hide Pin.

On Wednesday May 10th, we will be having Larry Riteman join us to speak about his father Philip Riteman who was a Holocaust survivor.
This assembly will take place at 12:45pm in the Cafeteria, this Wednesday.
Please note* this is a sign-up event. Your teacher during A block will need to have your class signed up to attend the Holocaust Rembrance Assembly.

On Wednesday May 10th, we will be having Larry Riteman join us to speak about his father Philip Riteman who was a Holocaust survivor.
This assembly will take place at 12:45pm in the Cafateria, this Wednesday.
Please note* this is a sign-up event. Your teacher during B block will need to have your class signed up to attend the Holocaust Rembrance Assembly

“She’s someone, isn’t that enough?”
Made by students from Cheetahs For Change to acknowledge the Missing and Murdered Ingenious Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People.

We would like acknowledge that May 5th, this Friday is Red Dress Day. Red Dress Day is the National Day of Awareness for Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirt People.
Cheetahs for Change would like to ask students and staff of CPA to please wear Red this Friday on Red Dress Day.

Cheetahs For Change had the honour of accepting the Volunteer Group Award on behalf of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Which occurred on April 19th at the HRM Volunteer Awards.

Write Your Own Story was a success! Thank you to every student that made this possible, and a special thank you to El Jones & Rebecca Thomas for speaking with us !

Thank you to the cpa community for the success of Treasure Cupcakes Against Poverty! Here are some pictures of our CFC team as well as some students who supported the cause. Happy Halloween cheetahs!

The prize basket for treasure cupcakes!! Lunchtime Wednesday and Thursday in the gym!!

Getting great baking done over the weekend for our cupcakes against poverty!
Don’t forget to bring cash for Wednesday and Thursday at lunch 🧁

Cupcakes against poverty!! See you Wednesday cheetahs!

Elder Marlene, Treena Osmond and the Cheetahs for Change crew following today’s truth and reconciliation assembly. Open your heart and your feet will follow

We’d like to extend our gratitude to elder Marlene for speaking at our truth and reconciliation assembly today. Wela’lin

Hey Cheetahs!! Thursday, September 29th is Orange Shirt Day, so wear your orange shirt! We will be hosting a Truth and Reconciliation assembly in the cafeteria during A Block for any teachers who sign their classes up. For more info about truth and reconciliation, visit our website at the link in our bio. 🧡🐆