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Grades Taught
K-9
About
Meskanahk Ka-Nipa-Wit School is located on Bobtail Road, 12km NE of Ponoka, Alberta on the Montana Cree Nation Reserve. We are a K4 to Grade 9 school of approximately 130 students. We adhere to the Alberta Provincial Curriculum and participate in Gr. 3, 6, and 9 Achievement Exams. All our professional staff is accredited teachers with Alberta Learning.
Introduction
Our school is proud to offer daily nêhiyawêwin instruction to all our students by embedding Cree culture, language, and traditions with emphasis on Îyinîw Mâmitonehicikan, Nehiyawewin, Nehiyaw Pimâtisôwin, and Wâhkôhtowin. As well, we offer a variety of courses including Art, Beading, Music, Computers, and Nehiyawatisiwin classes.
Students are provided with a morning breakfast and hot lunch prepared by Nanâtohk Mîciwin Program.
Students also have the option of participating in numerous extra-curricular activities (i.e.: Volleyball, and Basketball).
We have a dedicated team, which provides excellent educational opportunities for all our students.
Principal
Ms. Paula Mackinaw
Assistant Principal, Ms. Jerilynn Breaker
Mission
Where education, community, and culture meet.