OUR VISION N’Swakamok We are leaders in developing an alterna- For more Information please contact: tive educational program that will sup- port First Nation, Metis and Inuit learn- N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre Native Friendship ers in a dynamic world. 110 Elm Street Sudbury, ON P3C 1T5 Centre Phone: 705-674-2128 Fax: 706-671-3539

OUR MISSION The N’Swakamok Native Alternative School offers a holistic and culturally inclusive educational program that is sensitive Funding for this program is provided to the needs of First Nation, Metis and by : Inuit students. We support all students  Ministry of Education, as they work toward their secondary,  Rainbow District School Board post-secondary, career and/or personal  N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre goals.

OUR VALUES Native Alternative School CARING, LEARNING AND SAMPLE OF COURSES Status, non-status, Metis and Inuit students, GROWING AVAILABLE 17 years and older, are eligible to register.

TOGETHER  Math: Grades 9-12 The purpose of this program is to provide an  English: Grades 9-12 alternative learning environment for students. N’Swakamok Alternative School is housed at  Media English Gr.12 Students will be provided a supportive learn-  Literacy English Gr. 12 the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre in ing environment which promotes regular  Canadian History: Grade 10 downtown Sudbury in a Native cultural setting. school attendance, attempts to improve social  Parenting: Grade 11 skills and attitudes towards school and moti- Learning takes place in a quiet, supportive, and  Science: Grade 9-12 positive atmosphere where teachers and students  Civics vates students to complete their credits. work together.  Learning Strategies The program is based on individualized,  Career Studies independent learning courses that students can  Phys. Ed  Aboriginal Beliefs and Values complete at their own pace.  Foods  Co-op  Dual Credit– through Cambrian College  Prior Learning Assessment and Recog- nition (PLAR) RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS Earn your Ontario Secondary  Bring a copy of transcript and photo School Diploma I.D  Attend school 20 hours per week We offer:  Complete a minimum of two lessons per week  Co-operative Educa-  Participate in student meetings tion  Ontario Youth Appren- ticeship Program This culturally based program provides individ-  Physical activity opportunities ual teacher support as well as small and large  E-learning courses group instruction. There is also cultural content  PLAR and traditional ways of teaching incorporated within the course material.  Free Registration Students who are successful in the program are  Continuous in-take from September- ready to apply for college, university, or enter May the workforce.  Flexible hours to fit your schedule  Hands on learning opportunities