CARING, LEARNING AND GROWING WAKENDAASIJIG TOGETHER PROGRAM “For those that want to learn”

N ’Swakamok Alternative School is housed at the N’Swakamok Native Friendship F or Aboriginal students be- Centre in downtown Sudbury in a Native cultural setting. Learning takes place in a tween 16 and 18 years of age quiet, relaxed atmosphere where teachers and students work together. who are considered “at risk” for com- pleting secondary school and have The program is based on individualized, independent learning courses that students can achieved few credits. complete at their own pace. Native cultural components are incorporated into the program. Opportunities in co-operative education help students decide on a career choice. The purpose of the Wakendaasi- jig Program is to provide an alternative learning environment for “at risk” stu- dents. Students will be provided a sup- he culturally based program T portive learning environment which provides one to one tutoring, small and large group instruction with an promotes regular school attendance, integration of Native content and attempts to improve social skills and traditional ways of teaching. The program offers reading and math upgrading in a attitudes towards school and motivates native setting. students to complete their credits.

One of the objectives of the program is to enhance existing material to Students may be considered for make the material more culturally the program after appropriate interven- inclusive. tions have been attempted at their home

Students who are successful in the school. program are ready to apply for College, University or for a job in the work force.

STUDENTS MUST BE OVER 18 YEARS OUR MISSION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS he mission of the • Attend school 20 hours per week • Complete a minimum of two lessons T N ’ S w a k a m o k per week Alternative School is to offer a • Participate in weekly student meetings holistic and culturally inclusive • Complete one journal per month • Participate in school activities and educational program that is fundraising sensitive to the needs of First N’Swakamok Nation, Metis and Inuit stu- Native SAMPLE OF COURSES dents. We support all students AVAILABLE as they work toward their sec- Alternative ondary, post-secondary, career ♦ Philosophy Grade 12 School ♦ Math: Grades 9-12 and/or personal goals. ♦ English: Grades 9-12 ♦ Native History: Grade 10 ♦ Canadian History: Grade 10 110 Elm Street ♦ Native Parenting: Grade 12 Sudbury, ON ♦ Parenting: Grade 11 P3C 1T5 ♦ Science: Grade 9-11 674-2128 ♦ Computers: Grade 11 Fax 671-3539 ♦ Civics

♦ Learning Strategies Funding for this program ♦ Career Studies is provided by the ♦ Foods & Nutrition: Grade 10 Ministry of Education and ♦ Health for Life: Grade 11 the Rainbow District School ♦ Entrepreneurial Studies Grade 11 Board ♦ Art Grade 9