Education

Nibwakawigamig
Kinistin Education Centre
Kinistin Saulteaux Nation

Nibwakawigamig opened its doors in September 1998. The school is dedicated to the children of Kinistin Saulteaux Nation. The school currently provides instruction for children from Kindergarten through grade nine.

School Staff

– Principal
– Vice Principal/ Grade 8 & 9
– Grade 6 & 7
– Grade 4 & 5
– Grade 2 & 3
– Nursery, Kindergarten, & Grade 1
– Resource
– Teacher Aide
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– Receptionist
– Guidance
– Language Instructor
– Cook
– Computers
– Bus Driver
- Bus Driver
- Cultural Coordinator

Educational Programming Currently Offered

Grade configuration:

- Nursery, Kindergarten, Grade 1 combined
- Grade 2/3 combined
- Grade 4/5 combined
- Grade 6/7 combined
- Grade 8/9 combined

Saskatchewan Learning curriculum is followed with emphasis placed on teaching from a First Nation perspective.

Special Needs Programming

Two full time equivalent resource room teachers have developed a strong special needs program to meet the varied needs of our children.

Saulteaux Language and Cultural Program

Saulteaux language classes – all grade levels
Cultural classes – values & belief system
Monthly pipe ceremonies
Seasonal feasts
Sweats
Elder teachings
Annual Saulteaux Language Festival
School in the Bush

Student Awards

Monthly assemblies where student’s accomplishments are recognized for best attendance, most improved, and highest achievement.
Volunteers from the community are also recognized at each assembly.

Intramurals

House league sports at noon hour

Extra Curricular Activities

Badminton
Cross Country
Volleyball
Track & Field
Science Club
Craft Club
Moss bag teachings/sewing
Powwow dancing
Super Saturday
Drama – Variety night

Student Counseling

- Full time student counseling services provided.

Food Program

- Breakfast & lunch program to meet nutritional needs of our students.

N.E.E.C.I.P.

North East Early Childhood Intervention Program assists our Headstart and Nursery with literacy program.

Second Level Services

Second level services are provided by S.T.C. (Saskatoon Tribal Council)

Speech and language pathologist
Ed. Psychology Consultant
Superintendent of Education – educational services and peer evaluations

Computer Assisted Learning

Each classroom is equipped with four computer workstations for resource based learning.

Policy

Kinistin Saulteaux Nation has a strong and clearly defined education policy making the educational process efficient and supported by administration.

Post Secondary Student Support Program

The objective of the Post Secondary Student Support Programs is to assist members of the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation to gain access to post-secondary education and graduate with qualifications and skills needed to pursue individual careers and to contribute to the achievement of First Nation self-government and economic self-reliance.

All registered members of the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, having obtained a Grade Twelve diploma, an Adult Basic Education Twelve diploma or a grade Twelve General Equivalency diploma , and wanting to continue their education in a full-time post-secondary program of study, may apply for financial assistance through the Post Secondary Student Support Program.