N’Swakamok Native Alternative School celebrates 25th anniversary June 13th

The N’Swakamok Native Alternative School will hold a reunion to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Saturday, June 13th, 2015. 

Opening ceremonies, featuring drumming and greetings from elders and former students, will take place at 11 am at the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre. Activities, including lunch, will continue until 3 pm.

All former students, teachers and staff are invited to join the celebration. It will be an opportunity to tour displays, meet with friends, reminisce, renew relationships and honour the many successes of the school’s students.

The N’Swakamok Native Alternative School is a unique partnership between the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre and the Rainbow District School Board. The school offers a holistic and culturally inclusive program sensitive to the needs of adult Aboriginal, Métis and Inuit students as they work towards their secondary, post-secondary, career and personal goals.  Since its foundation in 1990, well over 2,000 students have benefitted from the school’s programs, and many have gone on to graduate, pursue post-secondary qualifications, and enter the work force.

Students appreciate the relaxed atmosphere, individualized learning, co-operative education opportunities, flexibility, culturally based programming and the integration of traditional teachings offered by the school.  They also appreciate the strong support systems and the ready access to programs such as the Healthy Babies, Employment and Housing programs offered by the Friendship Centre. The achievements of the N’Swakamok Native Alternative School have been recognized by the Society for the Advancement of Excellence in Education.

Everyone associated with the school is encouraged to come out to the reunion to celebrate 25 years of success. To learn more or to register for the event, please contact Kelly Lee Assinewe by email at [email protected] or call 705-674-2128.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.