Kapawe’no First Nation – Our Grade 4 class went on a nature walk as part of our Language Arts curriculum, with a focus on developing descriptive writing skills. The objective of the assignment was to encourage students to practice mindful observation and translate what they saw into vivid, detailed writing. At various points along the …

Kapawe’no First Nation – This month, social studies students are learning about the key events and people that shaped Canada’s identity in Social Studies 20-4. Through simple, hands-on assignments, we are exploring topics like early French and British settlements, the War of 1812, the Métis and Louis Riel, and how multiculturalism and

Kapawe’no First Nation – Students in Grades 1, 2, 3, and 10 at Kapawe’no First Nation Collegiate have been diligently engaged in learning French this semester under the guidance of Ms April Adamson. We are particularly proud of our elementary students, many of whom began with no prior experience in the language. In our elementary …

Kapawe’no First Nation – In Math, the 8/9 class has wrapped up a unit on ‘powers and exponents’ and we have now moved on to ‘shape and space’. In this unit we will be working on solving the area and perimeter of 2 & 3 dimensional shapes. In Social Studies, we have finished the unit …

Kapawe’no First Nation – The grade 6/7s have been working hard. They have completed testing in Math and are reviewing for a social studies test. They are wrapping up a science unit on Plants for Food and Fibre. They grew and transplanted some vegetables throughout this unit. We have been enjoying our fundraising sales. Last …

Kapawe’no First Nation – At our Buffalo Bay Academy’s Grade 10-12 programs, Mr. Joe Kavanagh’s balanced, dynamic and multifaceted approach gears students up for their diploma exams and connects classroom learning to real-world scenarios. “Mr. Joe’s innovative and passionate teaching style empowers students to excel academically while

Kapawe’no First Nation – As part of Ms Berlinda Sharkawi’s Grade 4 class at Kapawe’no Nehiyawak School weekly vocabulary instruction, students engaged in a hands-on learning activity utilizing manipulatives to construct and reinforce new vocabulary words. This approach was designed to enhance student engagement and support word recognition and

Kapawe’no First Nation – In the nehiyawak pimachihowin, life on the land, or “askihk,” involves tools and practices deeply rooted in tradition. The “akwawan” is a drying rack used to preserve sustenance. Essential for travel on water is the “apoy,” or paddle. Nets like the “ayapi” are key for fishing.

Kapawe’no First Natsion – Kinship, or “wakotowin” (wah koo too win), represents the intricate web of relationships that bind family members together. Each connection carries its own unique significance and value, shaping one’s identity and sense of belonging. Starting with the immediate family, “nikawiy” (ni ka wee)

Kapawe’no First Nsation – Teachers and students at Buffalo Bay Academy take full advantage of opportunities to go on day trips within the territory to see what other schools are accomplishing. One such trip involved students traveling to Red Earth to participate in KTC’s annual Job Fair. A special thank you goes to Mr. Joe …