amiskwaciy Academy

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, and 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.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

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
In encouraging student leadership

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.

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@madebyamiskwaciy

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.

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

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

Our Open House is in person at amiskwaciy Academy on Thursday, March 9th from 4:00-6:30pm. Join us for Stew and Bannock while you enjoy our school.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

Grades 10-12

Open House

Open House 2023

FULL IN PLANNED CLASSES FOR 2023-2024

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