Structural Readiness

The Structural Readiness Program, under the guidance of the First Nation's Education Directors, the Bimose and Education Strategic Plans, Education Partnership Coordinator and Structural Readiness Program Coordinator provides services and support administration capacity development to the 7 schools, and 10 communities of Bimose Tribal Council.

These services offer Anishinaabe curriculum and resource development in areas such as Anishinaabemowin, land-based learning, Treaty, Residential School as well as capacity development and training for the communities' school-based staff. These services, overseen by the Gagiikimaawasowi, aim to revitalize and enhance Anishinaabe education administration staff, in recognition of miinigoowiziwin by providing professional development services.

Along with capacity development and preparedness for regional structures, the Structural Readiness program also supports the development of Residential School curriculum and resources, provides Human Resource and Administration information Sessions, and supports the development of the Regional Parent Council.

Our Bimose community schools include Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabem (Grassy Narrows), Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation (Shoal Lake #39), Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation, Migisi Sahgaigan First Nation (Eagle Lake), Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation (Dalles), Shoal Lake #40 First Nation, Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (Whitedog), Wabauskang First Nation (Red Lake), Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and Washagamis Bay First Nation.

Our goals for our schools include:

• Develop and review with current Regional Parent Council, policies, procedures and operation manuals/tools. Measure satisfaction with school supports and services provided/facilitated by Bimose Tribal Council, our partner organizations and the Ministry of Education.
• Human Resources and Administration trained and certified staff employed in our First Nation Schools.
• Enhance central staff cultural awareness and have staff trained in speaking Ojibwe.
• Development of Residential Educational Resources that cover the recent developments in the local region and Canada.
• Continue development of Anishinaabe curriculum with grade-specific resources.
• Administrative staff employed at Bimose schools, trained in analysis of financial statements, performance measurements and reporting via professional development training.

For more information, contact Cynthia Jourdain, Education Partnership Coordinator, at 807-548-5551 ext. 240 or cjourdain@bimose.ca.

Regional Parent Council

The vision for the Bimose Regional Parent Council is "In unity, we build strong and healthy relationships to support the success of our schools and students to live a good life – mino bimaadiziwin."

The Bimose Regional Parent Council's purpose is to provide support to our schools. The schools we currently serve are:

• David Kejick School, Iskatewizaagegan #39 (Shoal Lake), ON
• Kiizhik School, Kenora, ON
• Harvey Redsky Memorial School, Shoal Lake #40, ON
• Mizhakiiwetung Memorial School, Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (Whitedog), ON
• Migisi Sahgaigan School, Migisi Sahgaigan (Eagle Lake), ON
• Sakatcheway Anishinaabe School, Asubpeeschoseewagong (Grassy Narrows) First Nation, ON
• Waabshki Penasi School, Waabigonii Zaaga'igan Anishinaabeg (Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation), ON

The Regional Parent Council is a chance for like-minded parents and guardians to share their best practices in promoting student wellness. The role also includes promoting and supporting more active, parental engagement within our communities. We strive to collaborate with community partners and resources, and seek advice from our elders for direction to empower our students for success.

The Regional Parent Council will work together to talk about strategies, identify student needs, provide a forum for advisory and recommendations and create awareness on common concerns and issues within our schools.

David Kejick School Shaol Lake #39, ON	Vacant
Kiizhik School Kenora, ON	Bernice Major
Harvey Redsky Memorial School Shoal Lake #40, ON	Vacant
Mizhakiiwetung Memorial School Whitedog, ON	Judy Land
Migisi Sahgaigan School Eagle Lake	Vacant
Sakatcheway Anishinaabe School Grassy Narrows First Nation	Vacant
Waabshki Penasi School Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation	Vacant

Apply Today!

Get involved and join the Regional Parent Council. Please fill out the Regional Parent Council Application Form and send a copy to Cynthia Jourdain.

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