Kingfisher Lake First Nation, Maryann Aganash Memorial School

Kingfisher Lake First Nation

Site: Maryann Aganash Memorial School - Mailing Address

Service: Education Authority

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Record #: KEN0907

Last Modified: 05 Nov 2019

Last Full Update: 06 Feb 2019

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Shibogama First Nations Council Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9 Wahsa Distance Education: ph: 807-532-2095 or 807-532-2177, fax: 807-532-2201
Description (Service)	Provides educational services and supports to elementary and secondary school students living on reserve Receives support and assistance from Shibogama Education Authority in developing and delivering the education program and system in the community Administers Mary Ann Aganash Memorial School, an elementary school from JK to Grade 8 Secondary Education Provides assistance through Northern Nishnawbe Education Centre (NNEC) with school arrangements and boarding services for students choosing to attend Pelican Falls First Nation High School in Sioux Lookout Wahsa Distance Education Administers on-reserve educational instruction and academic upgrading through Wahsa Distance Education by providing classroom instruction from Sioux Lookout via Wawatay Radio to students from Grades 9-12 Post Secondary Program (PSP) Provides financial assistance and academic and social counselling support throughout the school year to post secondary students both on and off the reserve through the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council Provides assistance for applying/filling out application forms for colleges and universities
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Areas Served	Kingfisher Lake First Nation
Eligibility	Ages: 4 year(s) and up Members of Kingfisher Lake First Nation All school aged children and youth living on reserve Distance Education On-reserve individuals wishing to obtain a high school diploma Post Secondary Program All Band members regardless of residency are eligible to apply for assistance if attending a post-secondary institution
Application	Post Secondary Program Applications for assistance available on Northern Nishnawbe Education Council website or at office Deadline to apply for assistance for fall start date is May 15th; January start date is Oct 15th; spring and summer start dates is Feb 15th For financial assistance applicant required to provide: Photocopy of recent status card Completed post-secondary application package issued by Northern Nishnawbe Education Council Letter of acceptance from post-secondary institution Transcripts from high school and any previous academic institutions Detailed letter of intent with program information Copy of voided cheque or bank information Signed student contract
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Oji-Cree, available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Maryann Aganash Memorial School - Mailing Address
Contact Information
Office Phone	807-532-2057
Fax	807-532-2153
Website	www.kingfisherlake.ca
Primary Contact	Sheri Mamakwa, School Secretary
Alternate Contact	Edna Quequish, Education Director; Phone: 807-532-2067 ext 234; Email: ednaq@kingfisherlake.ca
Site Location	Community is 350 km NE of Sioux Lookout on S shores of Kingfisher Lake, 40 km W of Wunnumin Lake
Located In Community	Kingfisher Lake First Nation
Address	Kingfisher Lake, ON View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Education Department PO Box 57 Kingfisher Lake, ON P0V 1Z0
Physical Access	Not Applicable
Other Details
Legal Status	(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Education ; Federal - Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)