Aboriginal high school clears hurdle

Plans for an all-aboriginal high school in Prince George have been given the green light by school trustees in the northern B.C. city.

The school board recommendation now goes to the Ministry of Education for approval.

The school will be launched under a three-way partnership with the ministry, local First Nations and the school district.

School board planners say they hope to have the new school ready to open by September 2005.

• FROM FEB. 5, 2004: Report card issued on aboriginal education