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  • School Philosophy

    School Philosophy

    amiskwaciy Academy was designed to offer exciting enrichment programming for junior high and high school students in a respectful, safe environment. At amiskwaciy, we recognize that all beings are connected and our teaching styles and learning opportunities reflect this belief. Our Elder’s teachings, our community partners, family involvement and a committed teaching staff provide a holistic learning environment.

    We believe at amiskwaciy Academy that our school philosophy is demonstrated best through our harmonious communal approach to learning.

    amiskwaciy Academy offers exciting programming in a respectful, safe environment for Grades 7 to 12. We take a communal approach to learning, community partners, families and committed teaching staff providing a holistic learning environment.

    Our students come from across Edmonton and surrounding areas as well as from First Nations communities and Métis settlements throughout Western Canada and the Northwest Territories. Most are First Nations, Métis or Inuit but we welcome students of all cultures. We teach the Medicine Wheel and in addition to our academic programming, offer CTS programs such as Cosmetology, Construction Technology, Foods and Fashion Studies. Through our community partnerships we provide hot breakfast and lunch programs, family support and the University of Alberta Community Service-Learning program.

    We believe:
    • That all beings are connected
    • That partnerships with post-secondary, businesses and community agencies are essential to support our youth academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually
    • Our students are able to accomplish and succeed at amiskwaciy
     

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  • Made by amiskwaciy

    Made by amiskwaciy

    Sweetgrass Mineral Bath is the first product of a new school initiative that provides business experience and education. The program helps high school students to connect with their ancestors' teachings in a modern way by combining knowledge of traditional plants with the process of creating and distributing a product for sale.

    Follow us on Instagram

    @madebyamiskwaciy

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  • Basketball 2023

    Basketball 2023

    Senior High Boys Basketball Team - Finished 3rd in Battle of the Bands

    Junior High Girls Basketball Team - Finished 1st in NCSNAA Basketball Finals.

    Junior High Basketball Players had an amazing Season.

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  • Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities

    Our Path …. Our Life …. Our Spirit 

    This vision of amiskwaciy Academy is to honour the Aboriginal community and reflect its cultures, values, ancestral knowledge and traditions in achieving excellence in education.

    amiskwaciy Academy will provide a meaningful and balanced curriculum, bringing together the uniqueness of Aboriginal cultures, knowledge and languages in a positive and quality educational setting.

    • Fiddling
    • E-Sports
    • Drum and Rattle Making
    • Beadwork and Crafts
    • Leadership Club
    • Travelling Drumming and Singing
    • GSA
    • Choir

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  • Program

    Program

    Grades 7, 8, & 9

    Amiskwaciy Academy is a cultural enrichment program guided by our Cree and Metis Knowledge Keepers. We offer several programs that provide additional support to all students within our academic programming who have unique needs. Students are given the tools and supports needed to be successful learners and responsible citizens in our communities.

    We expect the best from our students and help them set realistic achievable goals. It is our belief that education is about helping students making a strong connection with who they are: physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. This is what makes amiskwaciy Academy and its junior high programming unique. Come see what we can do for you.

    Options

    • Computers and Technology
    • Cree Language Studies - coming soon
    • Fine Arts
    • Foods
    • Building Construction
    • Aboriginal Studies

    Grades 10-12

    amiskwaciy Academy is a cultural enrichment program guided by our Cree and Metis Knowledge Keeper. We offer several programs that provide additional support to all students within our academic programming who have unique needs. Students are given the tools and supports needed to be successful learners and responsible citizens in our communities.

    We expect the best from our students and help them set realistic achievable goals. It is our belief that education is about helping students making a strong connection with who they are: physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. This is what make Amiskwaciy and its Grade 10-12 programming unique. Come see what we can do for you.

    English Curriculum

    Two course sequences:
    a) English 10-1, 20-1, 30-1,
    b) English 10-2, 20-2, and 30-2

    Social Studies
    Two course, sequences:
    a) Social Studies 10-1, 20-1, and 30-1
    b) Social Studies 10-2, 20-2, and 30-2

    Mathematics
    Three course sequences:
    a) Math 10-C, 20-1, and 30-1
    b) Math 10-C, 20-2, and 30-2
    c) Math 10-3, 20-3, and 30-3

    Science
    Various sequences:
    Science 10, 14, 24, 20, 30
    Biology 20, 30

    Physical Education
    Physical Education 10, 20, and 30

    Grades 10-12 Options

    • Cree Language and Culture
    • Aboriginal Studies
    • Leadership
    • Construction
    • Computer Science
    • Photography
    • Physical Education
    • Fine Arts
    • Foods

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Classes and New Registration Information

For the 2024 - 2025 school year, amiskwaciy Academy School is full in planned classes. We will no longer accept enrolment requests for this school year.

For the 2024 - 2025 school year, amiskwaciy Academy School is full in planned classes for K&E classes at amiskwaciy Academy. We will no longer accept enrolment requests for this program.

For all other grades we are accepting enrolment requests. For new students to the division (new to Edmonton Public Schools) please use the link to REGISTRATION. 

For students currently in the division please call our office 780-424-1270

 

Our School

Located at 101 Airport Road in the heart of city-centre Edmonton, students attending amiskwaciy Academy come from across Edmonton and surrounding areas as well as from First Nations communities and Metis settlements throughout western Canada and the Northwest Territories (currently amiskwaciy represents First Nations communities throughout Canada).

The majority of our students are First Nations, Metis or Inuit and our goal is to widen the circle and welcome students of all cultures to join us in our educational community.

Partnerships with post-secondary, businesses and community agencies are essential to support our youth academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

 

Principal Message

Tansi,

At amiskwaciy Academy students’ success is at the center of our goals and plans. Our goals include their success at school and in their future journey in the community. We offer Cree as a high school credit and as an option in Junior High. Our school embraces the traditional teachings from our Indigenous communities such as a Cree Morning Song, land-based learning, storytelling, sweats and feasts. Many of our teachings come from guest Elders and Cultural Facilitators that are carefully vetted by our own Indigenous staff and administrators to ensure safe and authentic Indigenous perspectives are being taught. Some of our students are finding success in their classes with cultural based projects and sharing their knowledge with their peers using technology. To prepare our students we have included a variety of new courses to our school such as Biology, ᒥᔮᐧᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ miywâcimowin A Good Story (land-based learning), Automotive Mechanics, Cosmetology, 3D Design and more. The staff supports the students’ hard work and skills to obtain the tools for their future jobs or post-secondary schooling. As a community we work to remove barriers that would impede progress for our students. You are an important part of our school and your child’s education therefore we hope to see you for breakfast or a feast as soon as it is safe to open our doors. In the meantime, please feel free to call with questions and suggestions.

ay-hiy ninaskamon,

Mona Markwart and Terris Mah
Principals

 
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