Construction is currently underway for a new St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in the City of Saskatoon, Canada. Established in 2007, the St. Frances Cree Bilingual School has been providing students with the unique opportunity to learn both Cree and English. However, with the school currently operating in a temporary space, a dedicated building is now being constructed in Saskatoon to better serve the students.
The new school will accommodate approximately 600 children from pre-kindergarten to Grade 9. It will provide a supportive learning environment that encourages cultural practices and identity for Indigenous students. The design of the new St. Frances Cree Bilingual school incorporates input from Indigenous partners to ensure the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems, culture, and language. Chief Mark Arcand of the Saskatoon Tribal Council expressed his excitement for the project, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on the community. Chief Mark Arcand believes that the new school will be transformative and provide valuable educational opportunities for students. The construction commencement celebration marked an important step in the journey towards the completion of the school.
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St. Frances Cree Bilingual School to promote diversity and traditional education
Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood MLA Lisa Lambert spoke at the new St. Frances Cree Bilingual event, emphasizing the government’s commitment to inclusivity and the incorporation of First Nation languages and traditions in the education system. The new school aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment where students can thrive and develop a strong sense of cultural identity.
The new St. Frances Cree Bilingual school project is scheduled to be completed in the near future, creating a modern educational facility that celebrates Cree language and culture. The construction project for the new school in Saskatoon is expected to cost the government of Saskatoon at least $45.9 million. The facility is expected to open to the public by the end of 2025. The new Cree immersion school will serve as a testament to the community’s commitment to quality education and the preservation of Indigenous heritage. It will provide students with a nurturing space to learn, grow, and connect with their cultural roots.
Closing Statements
– The construction of the new St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon is currently underway.
– The school, which has been operating in a temporary space since its establishment in 2007, is now getting a dedicated building.
– The new school will accommodate around 600 children from pre-kindergarten to Grade 9.
– It aims to provide a supportive learning environment that embraces cultural practices and identity for Indigenous students.
– The design of the new school incorporates input from Indigenous partners to ensure the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems, culture, and language.
– MLA Lisa Lambert expressed the government’s commitment to inclusivity and the incorporation of First Nation languages and traditions in the education system.
– The project is expected to be completed in the near future, creating a modern educational facility that celebrates Cree language and culture.
– The construction cost of the new school is estimated to be at least $45.9 million.
– The facility is set to open to the public by the end of 2025.
– The new St. Frances Cree Bilingual School will provide students with a nurturing space to learn, grow, and connect with their cultural roots.
