Education

Vision
All children are gifts of the Creator and as such they are sacred beings to be treated with the necessary dignity and respect. The whole community is involved in the education of children, an education that is holistic and that rests on the culture and values of the Woodland Cree.

Learning is a life-long process that extends beyond the walls of the school. The Elders are the holders of the wisdom and knowledge of the Woodland Cree. They are an integral part of the education program. Through the Elders, the families and the community, the schools will establish a strong cultural and language program. This traditional aspects to an educationist essential for the establishment of a strong sense of identity.

The formal education setting will stress the necessary academics so as to prepare the students for their future, whether it is traditional pursuits, post-secondary, or the trades and technologies. Students will have all of the necessary prerequisite skills to pursue their dreams. Children at all levels needs to be challenged and must have the opportunity to succeed. As such programming will be appropriate to the level and needs of each student.

An integrated approach and interagency involvement is necessary to provide a balanced approach to education that addresses the four aspects of man-the mental,the physical,the emotional, and the spiritual. This will result in a holistic setting that allows all students to succeed in a spirit of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.

Mission

The schools of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation will strive to maintain the dignity and respect of each and every student. This will be accomplished through appropriate programming in both the traditional and contemporary aspects. To achieve this goal a holistic and integrated approach is necessary.