Education – Cowessess First Nation

COWESSESS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

1.Emotional – Iteyihtamowin

2. Mental – Mamitoneyihtamowin

3. Physical – sôhkatisiwin

4. Social – otôtemihtowen

Cowessess Education provides a Caring, Respectful, and Culturally sensitive environment. Its innovative and dynamic programs promote individual excellence and provide opportunities for success. The Strong partnerships, professionals, and dedicated staff strive to meet the needs of the communities it serves

QUICK FACTS

The Department of Education oversees the K’Awasis Day Care, the Post Secondary Program and the Cowessess Community Education Center (CCEC)
196 students enrolled in CCEC (PreK to Grade 12); 12 eligible graduates this year
105 post-secondary students (full & part time)
Approximately 40 Cowessess post-secondary graduates in 2020
K’Awasis Day Care was at full capacity in March of 2020 (23 children) prior to shut down

CURRENT INITIATIVES

Six Community Engagement sessions held in March, June and September 2019 in the community (Overview Document to be posted for membership)
Since October of 2019, an education consultant (Cowessess member) has been updating CCEC policy and working towards writing a Cowessess Education Act. A Policy Focus Group was established in February and the focus group has been reviewing draft policy since March 17, 2020 and meets on Zoom every two weeks during the pandemic.
The work includes decolonization, Indigenization and community feedback to guide the process of developing an Education Council/Board, etc. Literacy Plan – in development for Head Start, Day Care and CCEC to build capacity for early literacy development

WORKING TOWARDS

Upon closing for COVID-19, the need for online teaching platforms was evident. All educators created a Google classroom to connect with families during closure. Microsoft Teams was utilized for communication.
Chromebooks purchased for Grades 9-12 and Ipads for younger students.
CCEC is actively planning for teaching options for the fall.

CONTACT

P: 306-696-3418
Toll Free (866)470-3418
Fax (306)696-2739