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Fisher River Cree Nation, Manitoba (Treaty 5) – On September 5, 2018; Community Members and visitors witnessed the official ribbon cutting and opening of the Fisher River High School – ochékwi sípí ka-ihspak kiskinohamakéwikamik.
As there is no actual Cree term for “School”, the Cree Name attached to the High School, ochékwi sípí ka-ihspak kiskinohamakéwikamik translates to Fisher River “House of Learning”.
The total cost of the new High School ended at 25.5 Million and a lot of the new amenities featured in the new school came from direct ideas from student input, said Davin Dumas, Director of Education for Fisher River Board of Education. Additionally, 3 Million of the total cost of the project was spent on the local economy; such as the hiring of local contractors and labor workers. 13 Million of the cost of the project came from the Government of Canada and the remaining balance which was financed through the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA).
PENN-CO who was the general contractor for the project announced that many of the local contractors that were hired are being retained and will travel with the company to their next project to be apprenticed to reach their Red Seal; as well, they announced that Fisher River High School was the first modular build and only took 18 months to complete, making it the fasted school build in their company history.
Charles Sinclair School which is now only Elementary; is the second oldest school in Manitoba at 47 years. Charles Sinclair School, due to growing population in the Community, had overcrowding classrooms and was not able to accommodate additional educational programs. It was announced that the focus will now turn to Charles Sinclair School and will receive upgrades in the coming future.
Featured in the Fisher River High School is:
Speakers, Special Guests and Individuals Recognized were:
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Nursery to Grade 12 student form registration will begin August 7th to August 31st @ 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily at Charles Sinclair School. Registration Form information required: • Student's Full Name • Student's DOB • Names & Contact Information for Parents/Guardians • Name & Contact Information for Emergency Contact • Band & Treaty Number • 6 & 9 Digit Medical Numbers • Who is permitted to sign your […]
Fisher River Cree Nation is a community in which our history, language, traditions, and culture are paramount to who we are as a people. We will protect and maintain the spirit and intent of the treaties and our inherent rights. Fisher River will be a self-sustaining progressive community with a strong and accountable government. We will provide an environment where all people are healthy, safe, and respected.
