Education
Structural Readiness Program
Strengthening Anishinaabe Education and Administrative Capacity
Our mission is to revitalize Anishinaabe education by providing professional development, fostering regional partnerships, and preparing our communities for long-term educational success
The Structural Readiness Program at Bimose Tribal Council is designed to build and enhance the administrative and delivery capacity of our 7 schools and 10 member communities. Guided by our Strategic Plans and overseen by the Gagiikimaawasowi, this program ensures our educational systems are self-sufficient, culturally grounded, and professionally managed.
We aim to revitalize and enhance Anishinaabe education administration staff, in recognition of miinigoowiziwin by providing professional development services.
Our goals for our schools
Key Objectives
For more information, contact Cynthia Jourdain, Education Partnership Coordinator, at 807-548-5551 ext. 240 or cjourdain@bimose.ca.
Capacity Development:
Providing training for school-based staff in Human Resources, Finance, and Administration.
Anishinaabe Curriculum:
Supporting the development of land-based learning, Treaty education, and Residential School resources.
Regional Parent Council:
Supporting a unified voice for parents and guardians to share best practices and support student wellness.
Governance & Policy:
Developing and reviewing school policies, operation manuals, and strategic education plans.
Cultural Awareness:
Enhancing staff proficiency in Anishinaabemowin and cultural protocols.
In unity, we build strong and healthy relationships to support the success of our schools and students to live a good life – mino bimaadiziwin.
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 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.
Join the Regional Parent Council.
Get involved! Please fill out the Regional Parent Council Application Form and send a copy to Cynthia Jourdain at cjourdain@bimose.ca
Schools we currently serve:
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