As part of the educational experience, W̱SÁNEĆ W̱ILNEW̱ will be supported holistically through exposure to the following W̱SÁNEĆ values:

• ŚW̱ELO₭E (Family)
• W̱,Í,Í,ȻE (Self-Respect)
• ŦELÁṈET (Initiative)
• ȽKIL (Confidence)
• QENÁȽ (Responsibility)
• ÁTOL E TŦE EȽTÁṈEW̱ SȻÁs I, TŦE SKÁLS (Respect for the rights and values of others)
• W̱U,IȻEN I, ĆȺ,ĆI OL ŚX̱ENÁṈS (Positive attitude and willingness to work hard)
• MEȾENÁN (Pride)
• ŦE,ITḴEN (Honesty)
• ÍY SLÁLE OL SṮO,ṮEM,ENEȻ (Safety)

We Believe:

• That SENĆOŦEN language must be maintained, perpetuated, and protected.
• That teachings about W̱SÁNEĆ culture must be honoured and woven as appropriate into learning experiences.
• That the people of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation, working with the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board, are leaders in the education of W̱SÁNEĆ learners, whether in the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation schools or elsewhere.
• That our children must be given every opportunity to attain the academic skills and the spiritual and cultural values that will allow them to live successfully as proud Indigenous people in their homelands and in a multi-cultural society.
• That the Non-Indigenous society should be given opportunities within reciprocal relationships to learn about the W̱SÁNEĆ history, culture and language.
• That students should be provided with a broad holistic education that includes academic, social-emotional, spiritual, physical, arts and cultural learning.
• That learners have both rights and responsibilities within the education program. These include:
  • The right to access a SENĆOŦEN Immersion learning environment.
  • The right to an equal, high quality, culturally relevant and responsive education.
  • The responsibility to attend school and work to the best of their ability.
• That a learning environment must be provided for W̱SÁNEĆ W̱ILNEW̱ that is safe, inclusive, welcoming, responsive, and suitable for learning.
• That professional growth is a priority for all staff within a collaborative learning community.
• That supports for overall well-being, in the areas of mental health and social emotional strength, are priorities for all learners.