Martin McKay Memorial School
Sachigo Lake, ON
Martin McKay Memorial School has 135 students from Junior Kindergarten to grade 8. The school has eight classrooms, a computer room, a public-school library, a gymnasium, and play areas for kindergarten and elementary students. Special classes include Oji-Cree language classes as well as cultural and traditional outings such as fishing and trapping.
Details
Population of Sachigo
548
Languages Spoken
Oji-Cree
English
Grades
Kindergarten - Grade 8
About Martin McKay Memorial School
The school was named after Martin MacKay, the first chief of Sachigo Lake. He played an
important role in helping the community gain control of its education. Martin McKay was
also instrumental in helping set-up the Windigo Tribal Council.
What is the school most proud of:
We do extensive cultural programming, which involves Elders in children’s education and
incorporates land-based activities into the curriculum.
School vision :
MMMS recognizes the importance of educating our people. We will reinforce the concept
that our children are the key to our future as a people. The education system that we
offer our children will prepare them to become productive citizens of the world.
Our
children will grow up with the knowledge that our aboriginal culture is to be proud of and
understanding the contributions that our history has made to society.
Our Children will be prepared to face the challenge of the modern world and be provided
with the educational resources that are necessary to enter a profession or trade. They will
be able to use their acquired skills and knowledge for the betterment of our aboriginal
culture as well as the world community.
There is a total of eight classrooms, a computer room, a public-school library, a gymnasium, multipurpose facilities, and play areas for kindergarten and elementary students. Some of the classrooms are used as a Native Language class and as a health room, where services such as speech pathology are offered. There is an exercise machine in the health room, which teachers can use. The school is well equipped with technology such as Chrome books, Kindles, iPads, Smartboards, and virtual reality equipment.
The school library also serves as the community public library and loans out various items including: Books, magazines, and audio visual material (DVDs, CDs), and video games (only for use at library)
The library also offers programs and services such as: Homework help, reading programs, and story time.
(Info from Teach for Canada)
Basic Words in Oji-Cree
Hello - Booshoo
Good Morning - Mii-no-kee-sha-bah-ya
Thank You - Miigwetch
Yes - Eh-hah
No - Gah-win
