North Caribou Lake School
Weagamow Lake, ON
North Caribou Lake School is a newly constructed public on-reserve school (completed in 2022) for elementary students.
The school offers some programs for specific needs (ie. math) for students from Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 12; programs such as reading comprehension, writing skills and computer instruction are offered as funding allows. Oji-Cree language is taught as a subject course.
Details
Population of North Caribou Lake
927 (2026)
Languages Spoken
Oji-Cree
English
Grades
Kindergarten - Grade 12
About North Caribou Lake School
The new school for North Caribou Lake First Nation provides educational programs from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in a 4830 m² (51,991 sq. ft.) building on a 7.2 hectare site. The design of the building is inspired by the familiar experience of walking through a forest, with access to natural daylight and views to the outside. All classrooms, special education and administration areas have exterior windows, providing a connection to nature, time of day and the changing seasons. The main entrances, cafeteria, and gymnasium entrance have natural light streaming in from high level clerestory windows, helping to support a healthy, inspiring environment for students and staff.
An artwork and mural program and commemorative photography exhibit reflect local culture, community, and the importance of elders and inter-generational learning with dedicated spaces inside and outside. The Seven Sacred Teachings are featured on acoustic panels in the cafeteria. A written program for implementing local art within the school was developed, which included size of art, type and location. The community chose to use student artwork to suit the program. (Architecture 49)
Basic Words in Oji-Cree
Hello - Booshoo
Good Morning - Mii-no-kee-sha-bah-ya
Thank You - Miigwetch
Yes - Eh-hah
No - Gah-win
