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Kapawe’no First Nation Acquires Northern Lakes College Grouard Campus

Kapawe’no First Nation – On Tuesday, 2 July 2025 Kapawe’no First Nation completed the purchase of the Northern Lakes College (NLC) Grouard Campus, with the official key exchange taking place on Monday, 7 July 2025, at the newly acquired facility, housing, and lands. This purchase addresses the need for lifelong learning, fostering continuous

July 12, 2025

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Kapawe’no Nêhiyawak School; Field Trip For Grades 5 & 6 a Success

Edmonton, Treaty 6 Territory – Our Grade 5/6 students recently returned from an exciting and educational field trip to Edmonton! The trip offered a perfect balance of learning and fun, with visits to museums, science exhibits and cultural sites that sparked curiosity and engagement. From hands-on activities to exploring new environments, the students

June 16, 2025

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Kapawe’no Nehiyawak School: Grade 3s Celebrate a Bountiful Lettuce Harvest!

Kapawe’no First Nation – What a fantastic day for our Sovereign Foods Program! Today, our Grade 3 students rolled up their sleeves and harvested the beautiful lettuce they’ve been diligently nurturing for the past seven weeks. It’s been a wonderful journey watching these young gardeners take such pride in their work. From carefully

June 6, 2025

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Buffalo Bay Academy: Harvesting Sage with Our Elders Knolwedge Keepers

Kapawe’no First Nation – As part of our Grade 10 Science class and the school’s Sovereign Medicines Program, we recently embarked on an enriching field trip to Buffalo Bay. This unique experience saw the Grade 10 students, accompanying our younger peers from Kapawe’no Nêhiyawak School’s Grades 5-6 class, under the invaluable guidance of

June 6, 2025

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Kapawe’no Nêhiyawak School – Grade 4 Learning Experience at Hilliard Bay

Kapawe’no First Nation – Grade 4 students at Kapawe’no Nêhiyawak School enjoyed a meaningful and interactive morning of learning at Hilliard Bay, combining outdoor exploration with key curriculum outcomes. We began the day with a walk along a nature trail, which supported our Descriptive Writing unit in English Language Arts. Students used their

May 30, 2025

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Ice cream sale right here in Kapawe’no/Grouard

While at Buffalo Bay Academy – Have you heard wow that’s right three days a week we are offering an ice cream sale right here in Kapawe’no/Grouard … now that’s amazing come out and support your wonderful children and students today!

May 30, 2025

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Exciting paddling trip in the picturesque Buffalo Bay

Kapawe’no First Nation – High school students from Buffalo Bay Academy embarked on an exciting paddling trip in the picturesque Buffalo Bay. With its shimmering waters and serene surroundings, the bay provided an ideal setting for a day of adventure and experiential learning. Although many of the students had little or no prior canoeing experience,

May 29, 2025

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Visual Arts Component under Reflection, Depiction, and Composition

Kapawe’no First Nation – This week in Grade 4 Art at the Kapawe’no Nêhiyawak School, our students engaged in a hands-on lesson aligned with Alberta’s Fine Arts Program of Studies, specifically within the Visual Arts Component under Reflection, Depiction, and Composition. The focus was on developing technical skills through exploration and

May 29, 2025

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Nêhiyawêwin of the Week – pisimak ohci askiy – Months of the year

Kapawe’no First Nation – The “pisimak ohci askiy,” or months of the year, are beautifully illustrated using unique cultural descriptions. “kisipisim,” or Wicked Month, marks the start of the year in January. Followed by “mikisiwpisim,” the Eagle Month, in February. March is known as “niskipisim,” or

May 29, 2025

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Nêhiyawêwin of the Week – sonîyaw – money

Kapawe’no First Nation – Understanding “soniyaw” is crucial, as it embodies the concept of money, facilitating everyday transactions. A “mitataht nopihikan,” worth 10 dollars, provides a substantial sum for purchasing necessities. Alternatively, a “mitataht piwahpskos,” equaling 10 cents, caters to smaller

May 29, 2025

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