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Shoal Lake 40 First Nation

Education Authority

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Description
  • Provides educational services and supports to elementary, junior and high school students living on reserve
  • Provides assistance and the use of computers, copier and fax machine for updating resumes and related school needs
  • Receives support and assistance from Bimose Tribal Council, Education Authority in developing and delivering the education program and system in the community
  • Administers the Harvey Redsky Memorial School (formerly called Ojibway Heritage School)
Secondary Education
  • Provides academic and social guidance/counselling to students attending high school outside the community
  • Students attend high schools in the Keewatin Patricia District, Kenora Catholic District and Sioux Lookout
  • Assists students with course registration
  • Coordinates boarding and/or transportation arrangements
  • Acts as a liaison between students, schools, school boards and parents
Post Secondary Student Program
  • Provides counselling and guidance in choosing post-secondary field of studies
  • Provides assistance for applying/filling out application forms for colleges and universities
  • Provides financial support to post secondary students both on and off the reserve
Eligibility
Members of Shoal Lake 40 First Nation 4 years of age and older
Post Secondary Program
  • Must be continuing education at a post-secondary institution
  • Financial assistance limited by available funding
Application Process
Post Secondary Student Support Program
  • Applications for assistance available at office
  • Deadline to apply for assistance for fall start date is June 1st; January start date is Oct 15th
Office
807-733-2455 - Ojibway Heritage School
Fax
807-733-3900
Web Site
https://shoallake40.ca/
Email
sl40education@hotmail.com
Mailing Address
PO Box 7, Kejick Post Office
c/o Harvey Redsky Memorial School
Shoal Lake 40, ON, P0X 1E0
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Marcella Wood, Education Counselor
Phone: 807-733-3634; Cell 807-464-3057
Lead Teacher
Kara Redsky
Email: kredsky.ohs@bimose.ca
Fees
None
Documents Required
  • Child's birth certificate/status card and copy of immunization records required at initial school registration
  • Completed application package required for post-secondary support
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
July 18, 2023
Address
Harvey Redsky Memorial School
Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, ON, P0X 1E0
  • Ojibway Heritage School is located in the community of Shoal Lake 40 First Nation
  • Construction of new school started in summer of 2020; new school building equipped with classrooms, library, cafeteria, multi-purpose rooms, a large gymnasium, staff offices, meeting rooms and support spaces; school grounds will also include a soccer field, basketball court, playgrounds, outdoor cooking area and outdoor educational areas
  • New school opened in Sept 2021 and name changed from Ojibway Heritage School to Harvey Redsky Memorial School

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Hours of Operation
Mon
0830 to 1630
Tue
0830 to 1630
Wed
0830 to 1630
Thu
0830 to 1630
Fri
0830 to 1630

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Shoal Lake 40 First Nation