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Youth Education in Nemaska

Preparing You to Become Teachers in Your Community
April 12, 2023Eeyou Education Blog

Extended deadline to April 21, 2023
Cree School Board’s Department of Professional Education, in partnership of McGill University’s Office of First Nations and Inuit Education, is excited to announce that three teacher programs are now open!

Applications are being accepted for the 2023-2024, potential students can apply to our Cree Teacher Training Programs:

  • Bachelor of Education in Kindergarten/Elementary First Nations and Inuit Studies
  • Certificate in Education for First Nation and Inuit – Culture and Language,
  • Certificate Indigenous Language and Literacy Education
Chisasibi hosts Regional Science Fair

The Regional Science Fair with about 60 students from around Eeyou Istchee gathered for a science project competition with the theme of Science in Action with Indigenous Peoples. The science fair took place on February 23, 2023 at James Bay Eeyou School in Chisasibi.

Bully Free Program Is Coming to your Schools
December 9, 2022Eeyou Education Blog
For Students, Parents, and Guardians

We are excited to announce the launch of the Cree School Board Bully Free Program for all our students for the 2022-2023 school year. The program’s goal is to provide school employees with educational activities for all students in the elementary schools and secondary schools.

Upcoming Events

Elected

School Commissioner

Gertie Jolly ()


School Committee

School Years: 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
(Updated August 9, 2022)
  • Joshua Iserhoff, Chairperson
  • Lori Ann Wapachee, Vice-Chairperson
  • Marlene Jolly
  • Stephanie Jolly
  • Cynthia Blackned
  • Band Representative (vacant)
  • Elder Representative (vacant)

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Vision

Alone it is difficult; Together it is possible

With Teamwork, Respect and Integrity, success is inevitable.

Mission

To create a positive learning environment that empowers life-long learners to become community leaders of tomorrow

Values

Learning is enhanced when school, family, and community establish relationships and support of mutual goals so that students can take ownership of their learning. Successful schools build strong, collaborative school partnerships which nurture family and community involvement.

About Nemaska

The name Nemaska means "Place to fish." With a population of almost 1,000 people, Nemaska is nestled on the shore of Lake Champlain. Like some other Cree communities in the territory, Nemaska was not always located where it is today. In 1970, the people of Old Nemaska relocated to the current site to avoid being flooded by the rerouting of waterways for hydro-electric developments. 

Nemaska Emergency Contacts

  • Medical: 819-673-2511
  • Police: 819-673-2506
  • Fire:  819-673-2442

History of Education in Nemaska

The school was named after a well-respected Elder who was an inspiration to all and who lived to be 114. The shape of the school represents a fish; fishing has sustained the people of Nemaska for generations. 

The language of instruction is Cree and is taught from pre-K to Secondary V. English is taught from Grade 1 to Secondary V. Every school follows the GVC (Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum). 

Cree School Board


Telephone: 418-923-2764
Toll Free: 1-866-999-2764

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Admin Office Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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