Otayitiskiwin Kiskinwahamakikamik
OK School
Otayitiskiwin Kiskinwahamakikamik is a nursery to Grade 6 school located in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. Our school has Cree immersion for Nursery and Kindergarten as well Cree immersion class for grades 1, 2, and 3. Our school also implements a variety of after school programs for our students such as computer club, science club, ball hockey, Jr. Chief and Council, and much more.
Our students complete the standard Manitoba Provincial Curriculum for grades Nursery to Grade 6. Additionally, our students also take classes such as music, Cree language, outdoor education, and life skills. Our school has a nutrition program which provides breakfast and lunch to students who wish to utilize it, along with morning snacks.
Behind our school is the Jack Moore Traditional Program which has 2 cabins where our students take part in a variety of cultural teachings such as beading, sculpting, snowshoe making, and more. Our school has a variety of different support staff such as Resource teachers, Speech and Language facilitators, counsellors, and more.
The mascot for our elementary school is Wolfee the Pup!
Our Mission
To ensure our school community is safe, accommodating, inclusive, and prepares all stakeholders to be successful and competent within their language and culture and within society.
Our Vision
• To ensure all staff and students can learn and work in a safe and secure environment
• To enable all students to learn to the best of their ability
• To meet the needs of all staff and students
• To promote and infuse the Nehetho Language and Culture into our students’ daily lives
• To ensure students are proud of their Nehetho Language, Culture and Traditions