Our traditional approach to education was holistic and deeply embedded within our community. Everyone contributed to the learning process, ensuring our children were prepared for life. However, the imposition of external schooling systems severed this connection. An education that ignored our culture and language became disconnected from our community's survival. Our leaders recognized the urgent need to reclaim control and establish a school that genuinely reflected our values.

Designing a school rooted in our community's needs was a profound undertaking. We envisioned a program that prioritized our language, heritage, and the development of adaptable individuals capable of flourishing within both our community and the wider world. This was not a project of imitation; we were determined to create a truly unique educational model. The process required us to challenge outdated government systems and policies. Fueled by unwavering determination, our leaders employed traditional ceremonies during the building process, signifying the profound importance of creating a school that embodied the spirit of our community.

In 1989, Oski Pasikoniwew Kamik opened its doors, initially serving grades K-6. Over the years, it expanded to include grades 7, 8, and 9. Yet, the longstanding dream of a complete K-12 education within our community continued to inspire. Finally, in 2018, approval was granted to build a high school facility. Staff, students, and community members dared to imagine an even brighter future. After countless meetings filled with ambitious designs, we broke ground in 2022. Now, our new facility stands tall, ready to welcome the next generation of learners.