Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate

About NNOC

The Nisichawayasi Nehetho Culture and Education Authority (NNCEA) is a First Nations School system located in Nelson House, MB on the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. Nelson House is accessible by Highway 391 just northwest of Thompson, MB.


Our Indigenous education system existed before Europeans arrived and before the signing of Treaties. In 1981 local control of education was regained in Nelson House. Today, we are working toward re-Indigenizing the education system with our values and beliefs while still recognizing the western knowledge systems. Since 1981 our educational system has progressed and we have accomplished many milestones. Our unique needs and attention to language and culture ensures the education is not just a duplication of the Provincial School Systems. These accomplishments have set in motion a positive direction and will allow for the necessary changes in the future.


The NNCEA is committed to creating a vibrant, productive and motivating environment for students, staff and parents. NCN’s education system is consistent with our traditions, laws, customs, culture and philosophy, while providing students with a high standard of education that prepares them to meet today’s challenges.


The Cree name Nisichawayasihk means, “Where three rivers meet”.
Primary businesses - Wellness Centre, Band Office, Medicine Lodge, Multiplex, Arena, Nursing Station, Three Rivers Store, OT Gas Bar. We have community cultural events such as Pow Wow, Sundance and cultural camps.


N.N.O.C is committed to excellence in education, providing opportunities for dreams, goals, and ambitions to succeed. Creating a new future using our past, our culture and our identity. Our school is brand new and now has its own room for the connected north session. Supplies will have to be brought to the room/stocked for sessions ahead of time. Many of our students have generally low literacy/numeracy levels and need breaks, a variety of activities. They are visual and hands-on learners, so incorporating visuals/images are often beneficial. Repetition and clarity of instruction is always good, as some students may need repetition. They are robust, resilient, and have a fantastic sense of humor!



Mr. Larry Tait developed the Nelson House Education Authority Inc. logo in 1982 as symbolizing the “Cree Way”. The central red disk represents the sun, on which all life is dependent. The circles around the sun are broken to remind us of the four seasons, which provide a time for planting, a time for growth, a time for the harvest and a time to let the land lay fallow.


From the seasons we recall the human cycle of birth, growth, maturity and death, which in turn impress on us the swift passage of time. The red and blue notches extending out stand for the three communities: the Métis Settlement, Dog Point, and the Central habitat, separated from each other by water, but united and strong in purpose. The sun’s streaming rays form the cardinal points of the compass and inform us of the many directions available for each of us to choose as we travel through life. Whichever path you choose my child, always keep faith with your people. This is the “Cree Way”.

Basic Phrases:

Hello!     Tansi  (tan-i-si)
Thank you!   Kinanaskimotin (kin-an-as-ko-mi-tin))
Good bye!    Kitom Kawapamitin (Ke-tom Ka-wa-pa-mi-tin)