Education

The education department of Mushkegowuk Council is an active, contributing and supporting participant in the aspirations and development of community’s quest for self-determination and self-government. We embrace and foster the concept of “sharing the responsibility” with local parents, teachers, administrators, community members, and leadership.

Omushkego Education Board of Directors

The Omushkego Education Board of Directors meet quarterly but have been meeting monthly since April 2020, one month after the World Health Organization declared a the spread of COVID-19 a world-wide pandemic.

The Board is Comprised of Education Directors from:

  • Attawapiskat First Nation Education Authority
  • Hishkoonikun Education Authority
  • Mundo Peetabeck Education Authority
  • Moose Cree Education Authority
  • Taykwa Tagamou Education Authority
  • Chapleau Cree First Nation
  • Missanabie Cree First Nation

Post-Secondary & Educational Assistance for Bill C31 and Bill C3

The objective of the post school program is to sponsor and support Bill C-31 and Bill C-3 students of Fort Albany and Kashechewan who have been accepted into a program of studies at a college or university. Financial assistance provided is subject to approval by the Omushkego Education Post-Secondary Counsellor and the availability of funds through Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

Indigenous Teacher Education Program

In partnership with Faculty of Education, Queen’s University, students from the First Nations of Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, and Moose Cree can earn their Bachelor of Education degrees without having to leave home or their employment. The first cohort commenced May 2021 with a completion date of July 2023, the second cohort began May 2022 with a completion date of July 2024.

Omushkego Education Student Success (OESS)

Mission: Student engagement and success through traditional education, values, language, and strategies.

Vision: Within a welcoming and nurturing learning environment students grow and thrive in their ability and desire to take ownership of their learning. They are engaged in their discoveries, and eager to come to school to pursue an education wholistically, where language and culture form the core of the curriculum.

Department People
Debbie Ross Director of Educationdebbieross@mushkegowuk.ca
Denise Sedore OESS Special Education Leaddenisesedore@mushkegowuk.ca
Doug M. Cheechoo Post-Secondary Counsellordmcheechoo@mushkegowuk.ca
Helena Trapper OESS Lead Advisorhelenatrapper@mushkegowuk.ca
Juanita Linklater Program Assistantjuanitalinklater@mushkegowuk.ca
Rosanne Kapashesit Office Managerrosannekapashesit@mushkegowuk.ca
Rose Blackned Executive Assistantroseblackned@mushkegowuk.ca
Stephanie Gunner OESS Literacy & Numeracy Leadstephaniegunner@mushkegowuk.ca
Education Office Locations

Moose Factory Location

705-658-422212 Centre Road P.O. Box 370Moose FactoryOntarioP0L 1W0

Timmins Cedar Street Location

705-268-3594101 Cedar St. S.TimminsOntarioP4N 2G7