Indigenous education in Canada is the backbone for shaping First Nation students’ identity and long-term success. When learning reflects culture, lived experiences, and community knowledge, students feel seen, respected, and supported in their growth.
This way of learning strengthens the bond between schools and communities and creates a shared sense of responsibility and care. Indigenous education helps young people stay engaged in school while building confidence, pride in their identity, and a strong sense of belonging that stays with them well beyond the classroom.
Indigenous schooling at Sunchild School is built around supporting the whole child. Social development, caring, and kindness are central to our school experience.
In our rural setting, the School arranges for visiting allied health professionals to assess any barriers to learning by providing physical and mental health assessments and services.
At Sunchild School, learning is guided by Indigenous ways of learning and Indigenous ways of knowing that have been shared across generations. Children learn by doing, listening, and being part of experiences that connect them to their culture and community. With support from teachers, Elders, and community members, students learn through stories, time on the land, and meaningful classroom activities.
Daily Cree language classes, monthly Cree teachings, and our Culture Camp help students stay connected to who they are and where they come from. Students have a foot in both cultures, Cree traditions and Western education. Along the way, they learn respect for Elders, care for the land and animals, responsibility to their community, and the skills they need to grow into confident, grounded young people.
Sunchild School helps prepare students for future activities, including trades, sports and arts career development, continued academic achievement at colleges and universities, and service roles within the Sunchild community. Leadership, responsibility, collaboration, and problem-solving are important parts of daily learning at our school.
Cree families choose Sunchild School for its solid cultural foundation, student care, and community connection. Students receive guidance, learning assistance, and Cree tradition teachings in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Our school is committed to preserving the culture and every student’s confidence and pride.
