Mathxwí Elementary School

About

Máthxwí Elementary School is located at 33661 Elizabeth Ave, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1T4. The school website invites families to explore and learn more about the school, and it includes a land acknowledgement recognizing that the Abbotsford School District is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Máthxwi First Nation.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Abbotsford)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 826-8181

Email: cameron.friesen@abbyschools.ca

Principal: Cameron Friesen

Programs and Services

Indigenous education and cultural programming The school/district highlights Indigenous education through an Indigenous Education Enhancement Agreement and culturally responsive learning experiences. Examples shared include Indigenous arts and crafts, drumming and singing in classrooms and assemblies, Coast Salish weaving, and a district-supported drum-making initiative that supports Grade 5 Indigenous students’ transition to middle school. Lunch program The school offers a lunch program; for the 2025–2026 school year, the school plans to hire a part-time Lunch Coordinator to prepare lunches on-site for students enrolled in the program. Student support / learning support services The district offers Learning Support Services and hosts parent information sessions on the types of learning supports available and how families can access them.

School Culture and Expectations

The school/district emphasizes belonging, connection, cultural understanding, and respect—particularly through Indigenous education initiatives that aim to support students’ identity, voice, and respectful relationships. The school’s land acknowledgement also reflects a commitment to recognizing and respecting Indigenous Nations as original caretakers of the land.