Northland School Division

A new tradition begins August 30th at Northland School Division (NSD). All NSD schools will celebrate Northland Day by hosting a community gathering to kick-off the 2017-2018 school year.

"Northland Day is an opportunity for school staff to interact with students, parents, Elders and community members,” said Gord Atkinson, Superintendent of Schools. "Schools are organizing a meal along with activities to celebrate dialogue, community and culture. It's exciting to have schools hosting events in unison. A special thank you to our First Nations, Metis Education staff for helping to organize a new tradition."

Northland Day also presents the opportunity for parents and community members to participate in their local school. In addition, a representative from Northland School Division or Alberta Education will be present at Northland Day events to help community members understand the new Northland Act, the process to become a Trustee and the establishment of a School Council.

To learn more about Northland Day events please contact your local school http://nsd61.ca/schools. 

Northland Day School Events

Athabasca Delta Community School:

Time: 9:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. 

Events: The school invites the Fort Chipewyan community to Northland Day. Handgames, Cree and Dene lessons, beading, jigging and history scavenger hunt!

Anzac Community School - Bill Woodward School: 

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Events: Group yoga at 11:15 a.m., First Nations, Metis themed arts and crafts 11:00 a.m. - noon and lunch served at noon. 

Bishop Routhier School: 

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Event: The school will be hosting a series of events for Northland Day:

• 10:00 a.m. - Meet the staff
• 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - BBQ 
• Table talk activity to receive input on the following questions: 1) How can we work together to support learning? 2) What does success in school mean to you? 
• Representative from Northland School Division will be present to help community members understand the new Northland Act, the process to become a Trustee and the establishment of a School Council.

Calling Lake School: 

Event: The school is going to be showcasing local arts and crafts and hosting a lunch for parents and community members. Superintendent of School Gord Atkinson will be present to help community members understand the new Northland Act, the process to become a Trustee and the establishment of a School Council.

Career Pathways School: 

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Event: The school is hosting an open housing starting at noon! The following events have been planned:

• 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Open House and Meet and Greet
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dinner/Open House
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Introductions from teachers and staff; Guest Speaker (Josie Auger, Bigstone Cree Nation Education Authority) Protocol for Identity and moving towards decolonization: Understanding Who We Are
• 6:30 p.m.: Closing Remarks and Door Prizes

Chipewyan Lake School:

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: 

Event: The school invites the community for a stew and bannock dinner! There's also fun games planned such as frisbee, golf and relay games!

Conklin Community School:

Event: The school invites students, parents and community members for lunch meet and greet! 

Dr. Mary Jackson School: 

Event: The school invites students, parents and community members for afternoon activities starting at 12:30 and supper to follow at 4:30 p.m. The activities includes beading, learning how to make a dreamcatcher and storytelling in a tipi. 

Elizabeth School: 

Time: Starts at 5:30 p.m.

Events: The school is hosting a community supper at 5:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., a representative from Alberta Education will speak about the changes with respect to the governance structure. Then a representative from the Alberta School Boards Association explain the process of transitioning to a school council.  

Father R. Perin School:

Time: Start at 12:30 p.m.

Events: The school invites students, parents and community members for a BBQ at 12:30 p.m. and to participate in art activities and much more! 

Fort McKay School

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Event: 10:00 am - Elder’s Prayer – Wilfred Grandjambe, 10:10 am - Northwind Dancers & drummers, 10:30 a.m. - cultural activities such as hand games, drumming, dreamcatchers, etc, 12:00 - pizza, wings and juice for lunch, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - culture table, mix and mingle. 

Gift Lake School: 

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Event: Meet The Teacher (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.), stew and bannock for lunch, parent session with "Ever Active Schools" (1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m.), school council information session (4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m.). 

Grouard Northland School

Time: 11:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m.

Events: Meet the staff starting at 11:30 a.m. followed by a meal at noon. After lunch, there's an opportunity for people to ask questions of the Alberta Education representative, and some art activities.  

Hillview School:

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Event: The school has organized the following events:

11:00 a.m.: Student registration

11:30 a.m.: BBQ lunch

After lunch: Other activities and a representative Alberta Education will be present to help community members understand the new Northland Act, the process to become a Trustee and the establishment of a School Council.

J.F. Dion School

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Event: The school invites you to register your child from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., bouncy house and card games from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., face painting from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., free lunch and entertainment starting at noon and kids crafts from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kateri School

Time: Starts at 12:30 p.m.

Event: The school invites parents, Elders and community members to celebrate Northland Day starting at 12:30 p.m.! The school looks forward to meeting and greeting with everyone and, reflecting on the upcoming school year! In addition, a representative from Northland School Division will be present to help community members understand the new Northland Act, the process to become a Trustee and the establishment of a School Council.

Little Buffalo School:

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Event: The school is hosting a series of activities: meet the teacher from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., stew and bannock from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. and meet Official Trustee Lois Byers from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Other activities such as beading are planned for the event. 

Mistassiniy School

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Event: The school is hosting a series of activities: meet and greet from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Dawn Barrell, Guest Speaker, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. beef on a bun dinner, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Kairos Blanket Exercise, closing remarks and door prizes 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Paddle Prairie School: 

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Event: The school is hosting a storytelling showcase and an opportunity for parents and community members to respond to questions either by table talk or writing a suggestion on sticky notes.  

Peerless Lake School: 

Time: Starting at 5:30 p.m.

Event: The school is planning a Cree Fun Day and a supper. 

Pelican Mountain School:

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Event: The school is hosting a luncheon for local parents, Elders and community members. The luncheon will serve as an opportunity to meet new school staff and discuss up-and-coming school events and the formation of a school council at Pelican Mountain School.

Also, you are invited to attend a community engagement event taking place at Mistassiniy School! 

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Event: Mistassiniy School is hosting a series of activities: meet and greet from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Dawn Barrell, Guest Speaker, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. beef on a bun dinner, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Kairos Blanket Exercise, closing remarks and door prizes 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

If you have questions about the two events mention above, please do not hesitate to contact Pelican Mountain School at 780-891-2442 or email don.tessier@nsd61.ca.

St. Theresa School:

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Event: The school invites everyone for a meet and greet starting at 2:30 p.m.! Other activities include: 

• 5:30-6:30 Supper
• 6:30-7:00- Northland Act/School Councils
• 7:00-7:30- Helen's Metis Dance Group
• 7:30-8:00- Traditional Games
• 8:00-8:30- Door Prizes

Susa Creek School: 

Time: Starts at 12:00 p.m.

Event: The school is hosting a lunch meet and greet starting at noon.