Meskanahk Ka-Nipa-Wit School

Montana, AB

tânsi and Welcome to Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit School,
Maskwacîs Education Schools Commission (MESC) was developed based on Maskwacîs Cree values and focused on the needs of students. Extensive consultation, research, planning and negotiations took place leading up to the inception of MESC.
MESC is owned & operated by Ermineskin Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe, Montana First Nation and Samson Cree Nation. MESC is the education authority for the Maskwacîs Cree. The MESC head office is located in Maskwacis 70 KM South of Edmonton, AB in the Treaty No. 6 Territory.
MESC offers Indigenized curriculum, by embedding Cree culture, language, and traditions into 11 Maskwacîs schools with emphasis on Îyinîw Mâmitonehicikan, Nehiyawewin, Nehiyaw Pimâtisôwin, and Wâhkôhtowin.

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Details

Population of Communities


5,249 (2012)

Languages Spoken

Cree

English

Grades

Kindergarten - Grade 9

About

Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit School is proud to offer a quality Nêhiyawewin education to the children of Maskwacis. We serve approximately 300 students who reside on the Ermineskin, Samson, Montana, and Louis Bull Reserves.

Introduction

We are in every essence a “Cree Community School”. It is our goal at Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit School to provide a quality education that nurtures our Cree language and culture by providing effective instruction, meaningful experiences, and the opportunity for our children to develop a strong sense of Nêhiyawewin identity.
We are proud of our school and believe we are the beacon of hope that strives to build strong Cree citizens, leaders who empower others, and students who are engaged in their learning and their community.

Motto

Kids Come First at our School!

Mission

To deliver a quality Nehiyawewin education that provides students with engaging and meaningful learning opportunities so they become Cree leaders in their school and community.
Students at KMeskanahk Ka Nipa Wit School tend to be quiet and may have heads down (especially the older students). Please know this is not an indication of not listening. Students love and respond well to hands-on activities, especially building, painting, creating, dancing, singing and movement.
You can keep up with the students, teachers and staff of Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit School by following them on Facebook.
We look forward to you connecting with our students!
Simple Cree Vocabulary

  • Hello - tânsi
  • School - kiskinwahamâtowikamik
  • Good way of living - miyo-pimâtisiwin
  • Thank you - hay-hay
  • I will see you again - kîhtwâm ka-wâpamitin
  • My name is ... - ... nitisiyihkâson