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Indigenous Student Caleb Gunner Demands Language Assessment Reform

4/30/2026

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Caleb Gunner, 16, spoke at D'Arcy McGee High School about moving from Mistissini and his time in Goose Lodge, a classroom created to ease shock for Indigenous newcomers.
Teacher Chelsy Graham noted Indigenous students juggle Cree, English and French but are assessed as if French were a second language.
Gunner said larger classes and teaching styles challenge his concentration, prompting him to use his football role to inspire Cree youth.

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Caleb Gunner, 16, spoke at D'Arcy McGee High School about moving from Mistissini and his time in Goose Lodge, a classroom created to ease shock for Indigenous newcomers.
Teacher Chelsy Graham noted Indigenous students juggle Cree, English and French but are assessed as if French were a second language.
Gunner said larger classes and teaching styles challenge his concentration, prompting him to use his football role to inspire Cree youth.