Welcome to our learning community, where we honor Sakaw Cree wisdom and traditions while empowering students to reach their full potential. Guided by our Elders, inspired by the land, and supported by a responsive environment, we nurture the whole person – mind, body, heart, and spirit.
Here, we foster resilience, adaptability, and a deep connection to the world around us, preparing students to become compassionate leaders ready to make a difference.
Our vision ...
Our school community envisions a learning environment where every student thrives holistically, empowered by the strengths of both Sakaw Cree knowledge and Western knowledge systems. We nurture belonging and respect, fostering individual strengths within a collaborative community. Inspired by the land, guided by our Elders, and informed by diverse perspectives, we prepare students to be resilient, adaptable, and compassionate leaders committed to making a positive impact on their world.
Our Core Values ...
Community: Emphasis on collaboration, support for one another, and a deep sense of belonging for all members.
Holistic Growth: Prioritizing the development of the whole student - intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
Respect: Fostering respect for self, others, cultural diversity, Elders, knowledge keepers, diverse knowledge systems and the natural world.
Adaptability and Resilience: Cultivating the ability to navigate challenges, learn from experiences, and embrace change.
Traditional Knowledge: Honoring and integrating Sakaw Cree wisdom, traditions, and language as a cornerstone of learning.
Connection to Land: Emphasizing the land as a source of knowledge, understanding, and well-being.
Leadership and Service: Empowering students to find their purpose and use their strengths to positively impact their communities.
Open-mindedness: Willingness to embrace, learn from, and respectfully engage with different knowledge systems and perspectives.
Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to analyze information from all sources, considering biases and the potential limitations of any single way of knowing.
Collaborative Knowledge Building: Emphasizing the value of working together with individuals from diverse backgrounds and knowledge systems to create a richer understanding.