SWEARING-IN CEREMONY HELD REMOTELY

By Vivian LaMoore, Inaajimowin Editor

The circular cafeteria at the Abiinoojiiyag school was bustling and packed full of K-12 grade students, faculty, and staff on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. With the full Band Assembly seated in the front row, all commissioners scattered through out the audience, and many government employees, Raina Kill spotted was sworn in as the new Commissioner of Education by the District II Associate Justice Brenda Moose. The Execu tive Branch now has a full cabinet. Holding the swearing in ceremony at the school in lieu of in Band Assembly chambers was fitting for the new Commission er of Education. To be seen by the students, faculty, and staff made sense as she will be leading the work they all do for the education of the students.

The full ceremony was energizing beginning in a good way with an invocation by Joe Nayquonabe Sr., and a dish setting. District II Justice Moose performed the swearing in oath of office, followed by an honor song for Killspotted. "Today is a very special day," Chief Executive Wind said. "The schools, our education system is going to have a new leader today." "The responsibilities are great. I pledge to take on the task," Killspotted said. "I will advocate for Band members and first line descendants."