Our Program





Identity, Culture and Language Program (Lifelong Learning)
  • (Lifelong Learning/On-the-land Program – Open to all Family Members)
  • Program Lead:  Kaakaapush Principal – Bruce Stonefish
  • Time Frame – Year Round/Program Based
Central to all education at our language and culture school is the Lunaapeew identity, culture and 
language of our students.  As this is a life long learning process this program is open to all ages, in 
fact family participation is encouraged in all our programming.  The pedagogy of this
program is founded on family learning and environmental conservation and relationship to 
creation.  This program may include:

  • Classes in the classroom and/or on the land.
  • Participation in Meesingw environmental conservation projects.
  • Organized field trips, family activities and/or attending conferences, etc.
  • This program will be coordinated in collaboration with an OCT qualified teacher who may 
    co-teach with community and visiting teachers, elders and other friends of Meesingw.
  • Curricula Expectations are centered on the Lunaapeew seasonal activities for sustainable living and responsibilities to creation.

Independent Learning/Home School Program (K-12)
  • (K-12 program)
  • Program Lead:  OCT Teacher/Homeschool Consultant
  • Time Frame:  Individually Designed – 3 Semesters/Year Round
Through Personal Gift Plans the learning of each student will be specifically designed to meet at a very minimum, the appropriate Curriculum Expectations and Guidelines of the Ontario Ministry of Education.  This blended program will strive to integrate our Identity, Culture and Language Program into all independent learning activities.  
This program is dependent on the collaboration of a self-defined program approved by the OCT Teacher and Homeschool Consultant.  This program will ensure the necessary hours are planned and logged by parent and student to the appropriate areas of study.  This program is very dependent on parent/student participation within the home. The OCT Teacher and Homeschool consultant will serve as 
resources for lesson planning and assessment.
This program may include learning from:

  • Independent On-line Learning
  • Independent Assignments and Projects
  • Individual Tutoring
  • Field/Family Trips
  • Integration of Identity, Culture and Language Program

Each student will have their own Personal Gifts Plan may include any of the following learning:
  • This program including curricula content, assessment and the issuing of student transcripts will be overseen by a qualified OCT Teacher.
  • Nish Gardens Home School has been secured to coordinate student Personal Gifts Program and facilitate student and family support.


Meesingw Cooperative Program (7-12)
  • (Grade 7-12 program)
  • Program Lead:  Kaakushpush Principal
  • Time Frame:  Year Round – Placement 3-4 times/week
We have developed Co-Op program for our school to allow our students
to participate in real-life workplaces through participation in the wider organizational activities of Meesingw.  
Meesingw has many on-going events, projects and business ventures going that our school will be
able to participate in through cooperative opportunities.
This program may include:

    • Asunameekw Diner
    • Meesingw Mihtukw (Tree Nursery)
    • Meesingw Craft/Book Store
    • Meesingw Hatchery
  • The principal of the school in cooperation of the Meesingw Director of Operations and 
    Meesingw Board of Directors will oversee this program.
  • An OCT qualified Teacher will assist in overseeing assessment of the student progress through the program.
  • Placements may be paid employment opportunities for students depending on the funding 
    sources for the different Meesingw projects and business ventures.

On-line Courses

  • (9-12 program Optional On-line Learning Program (9-12)
  • Program Lead:  Lead Teacher
  • Time Frame:  To coincide with Ministry Timetables
We will be developing an Internet Hub facility in our culture and language school in order to offer 
optional on-line learning.  It is important that we are able to access Ontario Ministry of Education courses such as
Math and English for those that may want to take those courses.  Our Lead Teacher will be responsible for program deliver including student support and tutoring.  
This program may include:

  • Math, English and/or other compulsory courses offered by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
  • Individual student support and tutoring.
  • Opportunities for students to register part-time.
  • Assessment will be overseen by an OCT qualified teacher.
  • Tutors may include community teachers and volunteers.

Community Environmental Training Program
  • (Family Programming, individual Projects)
  • Program Lead:  Meesingw Program Managers
  • Time Frame:  On-going/Seasonal
Meesingw will also be using Kaakaapush Wihkiit as a training center for different environmental 
projects that we have such as youth environmental guardians, family foraging weekends, seed 
collecting and training associated with the Meesingw Nursery.  
Some specific programs include:

  • Meesingw Family Programs
  • Meesingw Family Gardening Program
  • Seed Collection Certification
  • Family Cultural Speakers Series and other workshops

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