PAGC Education

Special Interest

Articles:

• Lt. Governor’s

Award 7

• IPAD Winners 8

Individual Highlights:

Special Education 2

Performance

Measurement 3

Teacher Services 4

Smart Board 5

Contact info 9

Ed Mirasty-Director of Education The 2013 - 2014 school year has begun and is full of exciting and challenging times. Directors and coordinators of the Prince Albert Grand Council met in August to begin discussions on the proposed federal education legislation. What has resulted from those discussions is the creation of the PAGC First Nations Education Act Template that communities are currently engaging in. The Federal Government in its recent release of the Federal Bill has given First Nations 75 days to consult and provide feedback before it reaches first reading in the House of Commons (early January). There are five conversion themes in the proposed Act; Standards, Systems, Governance, Funding and Language/Culture. Despite federal criticism, the most important issue with education leaders has been and always will be the lack of resources. The PAGC Chiefs met with the United Nation repertoire on Indigenous Rights, James Anaya, on Sunday, October 13th. They presented Mr. Anaya (Apache lawyer) a resolution to assert their Inherent and Treaty Rights to education. This meeting was an important event because the Federal Government will have no choice but to review the PAGC First Nations response to the proposed legislation. I would like to think that at the end of the day that our First Nation students see improved resources through equitable funding. If our society firmly believes it is as strong as its weakest members, then, Canada’s Action Plan must involve huge investments in First Nation Education. Now is the time for First Nations to re-affirm the vision our forefathers envisioned at the time of Treaty signing which was to move our People forward while protecting language and culture. Like my mushum (senator, Angus Mirasty) once said, “The chiefs today have a lot of work to do. Everything is advancing, and they have education. …they can see things now that a long time ago they couldn’t” Now is the time for Elders, parents, leaders, and other community stakeholders to construct their own vision for education. Through careful dialogue and communication, we can have a positive contribution to education for the next thirty years.

Edward H. Mirasty

October, 31, 2012

Volume 2, Issue 1 PAGC Education The RAVEN Newsletter

PAGC Education Page 2 of 9

Preparing Ducks Cumberland House

“Education is a key

determinant of social

and economic health

and is directly linked to

goals of building strong

governing capacity and

sustainable

economies.” Shawn

Atleo-AFN

The Prince Albert Grand Council RMO department is committed to providing quality special education initiatives for students in PAGC schools. A warm welcome is extended to the many staff and students who are off to another school year. PAGC RMO held its first Special Education Focus Group meeting of this school year on October 10, 11, 2013 in Prince Albert. Forty participants representing all Bands from within PAGC area were in attendance. All PAGC RMO staff were on hand as well to welcome, offer presentations and make themselves known to the participants. Veteran staff welcomed new staff members. Each school representative was given the opportunity to showcase their school and mention interesting facts

RMO Special Education Glenda Brass

about the communities they work in. Because of the long-term existence of these annual focus group meetings, it has become a forum where representatives can network with each other about the latest special education initiatives/programs, strategies that work in their schools, and reconnect with familiar faces once again. The presentations at this meeting ranged from RMO latest information updates, Brigance Early Development Screening, Targeted Behaviour Program Criteria, assistive technology including the use of IPad applications to a review of the process for Educational Psychology & Special Education Consultant Team Services. The next Special

Education Focus Group meeting will be conducted in January of 2014. The RMO will continue to offer many services to all PAGC schools as requested. These services may range from individual referrals to conducting workshops.


The Green Bridge-Grandmothers Bay

Tansi! Welcome back!

There has been a lot

going on with the PAGC

Education SDS system-

DADAVAN.

Recently a new Teacher

Planner was added to the

site. This Teacher Planner

allows you to add lessons

on a daily basis. The

Teacher Planner also

allows you to save the

lessons for future use.

This Teacher Planner also

has the Provincial

Outcomes and Indicators

which can be added into

your lesson plans.

DADAVAN has also

added a new Mark Book.

Grand Chief Ron Michel

The Mark Book allows you

to import your marking

scheme which then in

turn, transfers them to the

report cards.

DADAVAN has also

added an online file

manager where you can

place year plans, unit

plans etc for school or

future use. It accepts all

formats.

A DADADAVAN workshop

was held in September.

This workshop was

attended by 34 people.

The attendees included

principals, teachers and

secretaries. The workshop

covered DADAVAN set-up

and issues related to the

DADAVAN system.

The Technicians also had an

opportunity to meet Grand

Chief Ron Michel in a photo

opportunity with the PAGC

Tribune. The Chief was

addressing the need for First

Nations to develop their own

Education Act.

Photo Courtesy of “PA NOW”

SEPTEMBER 2013

Thank-You, EKOSI! Have a

great year!

Performance Measurement-DADAVAN Updates

Sheridan Longjohn


Hailey Head Kiwaytinok Grad

André us Young Kiwaytinok Grad

Teacher Services Mary Sasakamoose/Shirley Waskewitch Tanisi,

Teacher Services Consultants, Mary Sasakamoose and Shirley Waskewitch want to welcome students, teachers and administrators back for another school year. As the school year progresses we continue to visit schools and work with school staff to provide curriculum and instructional support and guidance. We will also share inspiring stories. Here are two such stories.

As we continue our journey in education there will be moments that take your breath away. Two such events occurred to date. The first was a Denesuline teacher orientation that involved a culture camp experience! Hatchet Lake First Nation and Fr. Megret Schools offered teachers a vivid experiential learning approach where the elders and culture bearers reflected teachings of the north. The other event was a reflective experience where both kindergarten and high school graduation marked a day to remember. Red Earth Cree Nation and the Kiwaytinohk Elementary and the J.W. Head Memorial High School mirrored a beginning and a future for the proud graduates. Both Fr. Megret and Red Earth Schools are applauded for their achievements.

We are rarely in office however we do try to make it back to the office every Friday.

Ekosi, Mary Sasakamoose, B.Ed., M.Ed. Shirley Waskewitch, B.A., M.Ed.

Literacy-Improving Success Suzie Carriere

Understand and engage in the processes, procedures and rituals of the learning community; respond and react with civility and respect: • Select books, topics, authors, and challenge, and interest the students. Books should be at the student’s level. • Engage deeply in book discussions; share recommendations and insights with other readers, seek to understand the insight of others • Understand and use options for oral, artistic, dramatic, and written Responses to literature Teachers • Create a climate of inquiry by continually expecting more, probing ideas further and pressing children to explore their intellect • Serve as lead learner by living literate lives and sharing insights from those more experienced • Provide equal access for all to the materials and expertise needed by readers and writers • Model what readers who comprehend think about and how they create a literate environment.


Smart Board Training Father Porte Black Lake (right) Smart Board Training Father Gamache Fond Du Lac (left)

WOW!!! What a busy fall!!! To date, I have spent the majority of my time in the far north. It has been an exciting adventure with Apple Training and Smart Board Training. Technology has given us fantastic tools to use in education – but we need training and more training. It is exciting to see ereaders taking the place of textbooks and iPads being used in all grades. The apps seem to be unlimited in their educational potential – at a reasonable cost once the

PAGC RESOURCE CONSULTANT

Cheryl Piprell

hardware is purchased. Currently, I am in the process of delivering mini iPads to our schools. This is quite time consuming because each iPad has to be configured and apps installed. I am also hoping to deliver a short in service to in school staff on the use of these fantastic devices. We are delighted to hear and see the results teachers who are using the Engage Literacy are having. Each one of our schools has this set – so if you have not had a look

at it or would like more information, feel free to call me. The Northern Library Conference will be held in Prince Albert, October 15th to 18th. It promises to be an interesting learning experience for those attending as we travel from Library Pro to Puppets and back again! While my schedule is quite full, if you need help with resources for your school –

GENDER / AGE CLASS: SPORT: LOCATION: DATE:

MALE ATOM BORN:2003-2004

PEE-WEE BORN: 2001-2002

BANTAM BORN: 1999-2000

MIDGET BORN:1996-1997-1998

Hockey

JRMCC

Atoms Pee- Wee

Jan 11-12,2014 Bantam& Midgets

Jan 18-19,2014

MALE & FEMALE

Bantam 2000-2001-2002

Midget 1998-1999

Intermediate 1996-1997

Volleyball

JRMCC (Male) SMVS (Female)

Jan 25-26,2014

MALE & FEMALE JUVENILE: BORN:1996-1997-

1998

Curling

PAGCC

Feb 15,2014

MALE & FEMALE BANTAM U12-BORN: 2002-

2003

MIDGET U14-BORN: 2000-2001

JUVENILE: U16-BORN: 1998-1999

JUNIOR: U18-BORN: 1996-1997

Badminton

Hall lake

& Stanley Mission

12&14 male& female Feb 8-9,2014 16& 18 male& female Feb 22-23,2014

FEMALE BANTAM 2000-2001-2002

MIDGET 1998-1999

JUVENILE 1996-1997

Broomball

Montreal Lake

March 1,2014

FEMALE BANTAM/ MIDGET COMBINED

1996-1997-1998-1999 2000

Hockey

JRMCC

Jan 11-12,2014

2014 WINTER GAMES

IDENTIFICATION CAMP TEAM WOODLAND!

OFFICE PHONE: (306) 765-2550 OFFICE FAX: (306) 922 – 3183 EMAIL: [email protected]

www.pagc.sk.ca

ATHLETES RESIDING IN THE WOODLAND SECTOR AREA BUT ARE FROM ANOTHER TRIBAL COUNCIL FIRST NATION ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A COMPLET BAND COUNCIL RESOLUTION FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE FIRST NATION TO BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE WITH TEAM WOODLAND AT THE 2014 SASKATCHEWAN FIRST NATIONS WINTER GAMES PENDING SUCCESSFUL SELECTION AT ANY TEAM WOODLAND IDENTIFICATION CAMPS.

ALL ATHLETES MUST BRING

9 DIGITS HEALTH CARD

http://www.pagc.sk.ca/


New Paths for Education

Robert Magee

New Paths for Education Program AANDC have scrutinized our 2012-2013 Final Report & our 2013-2014 Proposal. We have had to be very detailed in our reports. AANDC want travel expenses - formulas, textbook names, salaries for every employee, cultural supplies – list of each item and many more details. It has been a very challenging year. Funding was halted until all these details were completed in our reports. All reports must have very specific details as to what is planned and where the funding was spent! It is very important for all First Nations to have these reports completed correctly & by the deadlines. Physical Literacy Group The Physical Literacy network of Physical Education Teachers had workshops and meetings on September 11th – 13th . Workshops were held on Badminton, Volleyball & Technology. We held our Athletic Association meeting where we discussed sporting events, dates and regulations for the PAGC School Championships. Winter Games 2014 PAGC is hosting the 2014 Winter Games on April 21st – 25th in Prince Albert. We need volunteers to help run this huge event. Plan to be a part of the Games!

Lt. Governors Arts Volunteer Award

Shona Stapleton

Shona Stapleton was nominated for the Lt. Governors Arts Volunteer Award for her many years of service with the PAGC Fine Arts Festival. Mr. Edward Mirasty nominated her and 5 other colleagues who saw fit to write letters of support for her nomination. Shona was shortlisted and invited to attend the Awards banquet that held on September 25th at TCU Place. She had some very tough competition in that category. She felt truly honored and humbled to be nominated alongside these other fantastic people. Shona had two tables of supporters with her including; Vice Chief Joe Tsannie, CEO Johnny Walker, Director of Education Edward Mirasty, Associate Director of Education Rosalie Tsannie Burseth; as well as family members including her husband Wayne Stapleton, Son – Zane, sisters – Monique Rotsey and her partner Justin, and Erin Gagne. When her name was announced as winner, the two tables could be heard loud and clear. It was an amazing night. This is also a good ending to her many years of service to the Festival. Shona will be coordinating the festival for one final year which will mark her 20th year of service with the festival. That in itself is an honor and a privilege.

Lorne Waditika Darian Henderson Wahpeton Dakota FN School Little Red River School

Kendall Cook Deondry Natomagan Stanley Mission Chief Moses Ratt School

Logan Waditaka Wahpeton Janice Custer Kistapiskaw Deschambault Lake Anisha Umperville Kiwaytinok, Red Earth Tim Fern Father Gamache, Fond du Lac Jordan McLeod Chief Moses Ratt Cassidy Renie Father Porte, Black Lake Danielle Custer Wapanacak, Pelican Narrows Darian Henderson Little Red Norville Joseyounen, Father Megret, Wollaston Taylor Brittain Bernard Constant, James Smith Sharnelle Toutsaint Father Gamache, Fond Du Lac Eric McKay JW Head Red Earth Cara Nelson Senator Allen Bird Montreal Lake Trystyne Settee Nisto Awasisak Cumberland House Preston Nawakayas J W Head Red Earth Spencer Naytowhow Senator Allen Bird Montreal Lake Valerie Chaboyer Cumberland House Tyler Sandypoint Father Porte, Black Lake Deondray Natomagan Chief Moses Ratt, Sucker River Taylor Mercredi, Father Gamache Fond Du Lac

Xbox Kinect Draw/Sector Winner Athabasca Jaylynn Dzeylion, Father Megret Wollaston Eastern Raven Head, Wacihk Shoal Lake Woodland Jason Bird, Kistapiskaw Deschambault Lk Southern Brennon Parenteau, Wahpeton

PAGC IPAD Mini’s/XBOX Winners!


Community Events…

If you would like to add any community news, events, articles or pictures please email them to: [email protected]

Bill Gray was a part of the Education team for 4 years. He worked with the Director of Education, the Education Board and the community Education Directors, as well as the school Principals and staff. One of his many

Farwell

Bill Gray

About Our Organization…

PAGC Education

Chief Joseph Custer Reserve #201

Box 2770, 3601 5th AVE East Prince Albert, SK

S6V 7M2

PHONE: (306) 953-7234

FAX:

(306) 922-3135

E-MAIL: [email protected]

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PAGC EDUCATION Chief Joseph Custer Reserve

#201 Box 2770, 3601 5th AVE East

Prince Albert, SK S6V 7M2

duties was organizing the IT “. Bill looked after and maintained this technology. Good Luck Bill! We will miss you!

PAGC Education Services provides second level support to (29) First Nations Schools and over 7200 students.

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