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November 19, 2025
Biidaaban Students visit Ministry Fish Culture Station in Tehkummah
Classes visit Blue Jay Creek Fish Culture Station
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November 11, 2025
Remembrance Day Ceremony at Biidaaban 2025
Biidaaban holds Remembrance Day Service inviting Legion Representatives.
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November 3, 2025
Land-based Learning about Mooz (Moose)
Daycare Friends learn all about the Mooz in their outdoor classroom.
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October 23, 2025
Grandparents' Lunch hosted at the Daycare
An enjoyable luncheon hosted by the Daycare celebrating Grandparents Day.
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October 23, 2025
Director's Reflection
2025 Autumn reflections from Sagamok Director of Education.
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October 23, 2025
Education Infrastructure Updates - September 2025
Find out about infrastructure projects across education over the summer months.
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October 23, 2025
Anishinaabemowin Resources available on Education Website
Check out resources on the Education website to start your language learning journey.
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October 10, 2025
Solar Panel Project at the Lifelong Learning Centre
LLC Solar Panel Project promotes sustainability.
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October 10, 2025
Gathering of the Eagle Staffs – M’Chigeeng 2025
Biidaaban represented at regional Gathering of the Eagle Staffs in M'Chigeeng.
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October 9, 2025
Thanksgiving Monday Closure Notice Daycare, Biidaaban & Secondary Schools (EHS)
Daycare, Biidaaban, and EHS/Rainbow District Secondary Schools will be closed to observe Thanksgiving Monday, October 13, 2025.
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October 3, 2025
Mishiimin - Apple Picking; Land-Based Learning with Daycare
Daycare friends went apple picking locally as part of Land-Based Learning unit on Mishiimin.
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October 1, 2025
Lifelong Learning Centre Delivers Opportunities
Find out what the LLC can offer you.
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September 29, 2025
Happy 1st Birthday, Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik!
Celebrating Biidaaban's First Birthday in the new school; a year of Firsts!
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September 29, 2025
Meet the Team at Shki Waase-Aaban Binoojiinh Gamik
Introducing...our Daycare Team members.
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September 26, 2025
Gimaa Welcome Circle at Biidaaban September 2025
Gimaa Angus Toulouse welcomes students to the 2025/26 school year with a personal visit.
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September 19, 2025
Secondary and Post-Secondary Graduation Ceremony 2025
Lifelong Learning Centre hosts Graduation Ceremony for Secondary/Post Secondary
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September 17, 2025
Biidaaban and Daycare are Nut-Free Zones
Daycare and Biidaaban are both nut-free schools.
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September 13, 2025
Suits & Gowns - Biidaaban's Grade 8 Graduation
Biidaaban's Grade 8 Graduation - Class of 2025
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September 10, 2025
Increased Security at the LLC
LLC installs additional security cameras for enhanced security.
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September 9, 2025
Awards within Education
Awards and Recognition across all of Education.
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September 6, 2025
Biidaaban Offers Daycare Transition Program over Summer Break
Daycare friends supported through the Summer Transition Program to help ease them into Elementary School.
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September 2, 2025
LLC Supports Youth Mentorship Program through Career Guidance
Lifelong Learning Centre Coaches support Youth Mentorship program and participants by offering career and resume guidance.
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August 30, 2025
Preschool Graduation
Daycare Friends celebrate at a Preschool Graduation.
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August 29, 2025
Biidaaban Back to School Reminders!!
A few reminders for students, families and caregivers, from Principal Becky Toulouse, as we return to school!
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August 8, 2025
Lifelong Learning Centre Updates July 2025
Recent updates at the Lifelong Learning Centre; summary.
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August 5, 2025
De’wegeke: Drum Making & Birthing Ceremony
De’wegeke: students and staff make and birth a traditional drum.
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July 31, 2025
Director's Reflection
Director of Education reflects on topics relevant to education in Sagamok.
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July 29, 2025
Education Month Wrap Up
May's Education Month in Sagamok BBQ and Prizes Wrap Up held.
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July 17, 2025
Biidaaban Student Talent & Art Show
First ever Student Talent & Art Show held at Biidaaban.
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July 15, 2025
Early Learning 2 Graduation Ceremony
A Graduation Celebration for Early Learning 2 students moving up to Primary Grade.
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July 7, 2025
Director's Reflection - July 2025
The Director of Education shares his perspective on advancements within the LLC.
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June 17, 2025
Autism Spectrum Disorder Presentation hosted by PTAG
Special Education, supported by PTAG, hosts ASD training/information session for educators and community.
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June 16, 2025
Grade 2 Poetry Cafe
Family & Caregivers invited to Poetry Cafe hosted at Biidaaban by Grade 2
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June 15, 2025
Daycare Visits Biidaaban during Transition Days
Daycare children explore Biidaaban ahead of transitioning to the 'Big School' in September.
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June 12, 2025
Language Workshop with Barbara Nolan
Barbara Nolan provides informative workshop on language revitalization.
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June 12, 2025
CNU Brings Biidaaban Underground
Grade 7 & 8 students discover mining during field trip to Dynamic Earth!
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June 11, 2025
Trades Day, Career Fair & Student Research Fair
Careers & Pathways was key focus at three fairs held during Education Month.
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June 10, 2025
Grade 8 BBQ Fundraiser and Year-End Trip!
Details about the successful Grade 8 BBQ Fundraiser & Year-End Trip highlights!
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June 10, 2025
Bridging Mental Health Awareness within Education through Window Decorating Challenge
Window decorating contest in Sagamok Education, Departments, and Community supports Mental Health Awareness week.
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June 9, 2025
Education Month Opening Ceremony, Biidaaban Powwow, Education Department Open Houses
The month of May held many special events dedicated to Education Month.
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June 5, 2025
Map App Technology Offers 'Virtual Time Travel'
Class explores Great Lakes history and responsibility through interactive Map and App: AVARA Discover.
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May 23, 2025
Professional Development Day Land-Based activity for Educators
Biidaaban Staff educated on traditional medicines, regalia, and hand-made crafts during PD day activities.
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May 20, 2025
"Bear Witness" Jordan's Principle 20th Anniversary
Jordan's Principle is shared at Daycare and Biidaaban with visit and bear giveaway from CFAU.
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May 20, 2025
Walking with Nina Toulouse for MMIWG Day
Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik staff and students walk in Sagamok with Nina Toulouse in acknowledgement of Missing and Murdered Women and Girls Day (MMIWG).
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May 13, 2025
Severe Raspberry Allergy at Biidaaban! Notice - Raspberries absolutely NOT permitted in the school
Raspberries are absolutely NOT permitted in the school. Severe allergy notice.
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May 13, 2025
Easter Egg-stravaganza at Daycare and Biidaaban
Easter activities abound at Daycare and Biidaaban
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May 13, 2025
Special Education Updates by Allison Abitong
*UPDATE*: ASD Community Presentation NEW DATE! Updates from Special Education unit.
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May 12, 2025
Mino Aki Giizghad - Earth Day
Earth Day Activities for everyone!
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May 12, 2025
Coming Events!
Coming events and programs.
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May 9, 2025
Biidaaban Heritage Fair
First Heritage Fair at new Biidaaban is a great success!
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May 8, 2025
Junior Girls Biidaaban Basketball Team wins Gold!
Junior girls basketball team wins gold at the Biidaaban Tournament
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May 5, 2025
Hoops & High Fives - Grade 6, 7, and 8 Girls Basketball Tournament at EHS
Biidaaban Junior Girls Basketball action at EHS spring tournament versus area schools.
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May 5, 2025
Education Month Calendar of Events
Education Month takes place during all of May, across all of Sagamok Education.
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May 5, 2025
Family Math Activities Day
Family Math Activities Day held at Biidaaban
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April 24, 2025
Girls Basketball Tournament at EHS
Biidaaban's Girls Basketball team competes in Tournament held at EHS.
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April 23, 2025
"Igniting Youth" Education Conference
"Igniting Youth" conference offered to inspire local youth on their career and education pathway.
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April 14, 2025
Water Walker visits Biidaaban
Dallas Abitong, Zhawbwaywayyawn, visits Biidaaban sharing her knowledge as a Water Walker.
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April 14, 2025
Let's Get Sap Happy!...Land-Based Learning at the Sugarbush
Students from each school/grade learn about the Sugarbush -- from sap collection, boiling, to syrup sampling -- enjoying supported learning experiences outdoors!
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March 26, 2025
Director's Reflection
A reflection from the desk of the Director of Education, Vance McPherson.
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March 26, 2025
Let's go ice fishing!
Land-based ice fishing unit explored in Biidaaban classrooms.
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March 26, 2025
Snow Snakes in the making
Grade 8 students learn about the winter tradition of Snow Snake carving and competition.
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March 26, 2025
Family Math Mania in Mr. Johnston’s Grade 2 Room
'Math Mania' invited family/caregivers for in-classroom math activities.
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March 26, 2025
Land-Based Learning – Amik (Beaver)
Students in Daycare and Biidaaban learned about amik/beaver during land-based education in the new outdoor building.
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March 23, 2025
Hollywood Visits Biidaaban!
Hollywood actor, Adam Beach, visits Biidaaban classes with an inspirational message.
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March 23, 2025
'Biidaaban Classic' Hockey Tournament
32nd Annual Biidaaban Classic welcomes area schools to a hockey tournament.
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March 14, 2025
Grade 7 & 8 Family Valentine Tea & Dessert
Biidaaban Grade 7 & 8 class host family Valentine Tea & Dessert
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March 14, 2025
Daycare Family Valentine Breakfast
Daycare hosts Family Valentine's Breakfast
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March 4, 2025
Naabdin Giizis - March Calendar of Events
Check out the events happening in March across all of Sagamok Education.
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March 3, 2025
Daycare Family Skating Day at Massey Arena
Daycare friends travelled to Massey Arena for a skating outing with family and caregivers.
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February 20, 2025
Intramural Sports Activity – Sagamok EHS Students vs Espanola Paper Kings - Volleyball
Intramural Volleyball for Sagamok Espanola High School Students vs Espanola Paper Kings
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February 18, 2025
Press Release of Book Vending Machine Launch at Sagamok's Biidaaban
Launch of new Book Vending Machine awarded to Sagamok Anishnawbek by Start2Finish initiative.
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February 17, 2025
Intramural Sports Activity – Sagamok EHS Students vs Espanola Paper Kings - Basketball
Sagamok EHS (Espanola High School) students hit the court to challenge the Espanola Paper Kings to an intramural Lunch n Learn game of basketball.
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February 11, 2025
Ready? Sled....GO!
Sledding fun at Biidaaban.
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February 7, 2025
Espanola Paper Kings Hockey Clinic
Espanola Paper Kings players support a hockey clinic for Sagamok youth.
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February 5, 2025
Mino Nimkodaading - Welcome 2025!
Welcoming 2025 with Mino Nimkodaading traditions at Biidaaban.
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January 31, 2025
Winter Solstice at EHS
Winter Solstice gathering at Espanola High School in December included Teachings, a Feast, and social time including Drumming and Dancing.
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January 29, 2025
NASP Archery Certification Program
National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Certification Program
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January 27, 2025
OCAS/OUAC Application Session for Ontario College and University Programs
An application session is being offered at the Life-Long Learning Centre at 717 Sagamok Road on Thursday, January 30 from 5-7pm.
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January 23, 2025
Family Literacy Day at Biidaaban
Family Literacy activities in the classroom at Biidaaban. Family members please join us!
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January 16, 2025
December Wrap Up Across Sagamok Education - LLLC
December overview at the Life-Long Learning Centre.
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January 16, 2025
December Wrap Up in Sagamok Education
Lots of Activities in the month of December for Daycare, and across Sagamok Education.
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January 16, 2025
December Wrap Up In Sagamok Education
December was a busy month across Sagamok Education. Here are Biidaaban highlights.
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January 15, 2025
EHS Sagamok Student Volunteers Raise Food and Funds during region Food Bank Drive
Sagamok High School Student Volunteers and High School Support Workers raise food and funds during December regional Food Bank Drive.
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January 10, 2025
Infrastructure Updates
A collection of infrastructure updates in Sagamok Education.
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January 10, 2025
Student Success Stories
Read the success stories of Cora and Kyle having utilized services of the Life-Long Learning Centre.
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January 6, 2025
Director's Reflection
A Reflection from the Director of Education, Vance McPherson.
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December 23, 2024
Education Newsletter Winter Solstice Edition 2024
Aanii, Boozhoo! Welcome to the Winter Solstice Edition of the Sagamok Education Newsletter! We have so much to share with you!
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December 19, 2024
Music Room with Mr. James
Exploring Self and Sounds in the new Music Room.
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December 17, 2024
EcoSpirit and Grinch Week at Biidaaban
Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik completed EcoSpirit | Grinch Week from December 2nd to 6th.
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December 13, 2024
Student Leadership Council Donates Fundraising Efforts to Ethan Eshkakogan Memorial Toy Drive
Biidaaban Student Leadership Council donates fundraising efforts to Ethan Eshkakogan Memorial Toy Drive.
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December 12, 2024
Biidaaban Grade 6-8 Science Fair
Science Fair at Biidaaban for Grades 6-8
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November 27, 2024
Rock Your Mocs Week - Moccasin Making in the Classroom
Students create their own moccasin for Rock Your Mocs celebrations researching the celebration of the day and Anishinaabe-specific styles, supplies, and methods of making historically accurate moccasins.
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November 25, 2024
Pretty in Pink!
Pretty In Pink! Biidaaban's teacher pledges to dye his hair hot pink if students raise $2500 in funds for their Grade 8 Grad year-end trip!
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November 22, 2024
Grandfather Teachings - A Day of Knowledge Sharing
Grandfather Teachings at Biidaaban – A Day of Knowledge Sharing
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November 21, 2024
Reading Buddies!
Engaging Daycare friends with Biidaaban students through Storytime.
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November 20, 2024
Movie Day Trip for Daycare
A day trip to the Movie Theatre for Daycare children.
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November 13, 2024
Seven Grandfather Teachings at Daycare
Daycare hosts Nogdawindamin Knowledge Keepers to share teachings and music around the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
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November 12, 2024
Tasewaang - Remembrance of Loved Ones in the Spirit World and a Biidaaban wide exploration of History and Self-Identity through Traditional Ceremony
How Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik staff and students learned about this meaningful, traditional feast day, and explored the relevance more deeply through their own personal actions and as a school community at a ceremony held to honour and recall their loved ones.
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November 11, 2024
Indigenous Veterans & Remembrance Day Service
Biidaaban acknowledges Indigenous Veterans and all who served, alongside honoured guests from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 432.
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November 11, 2024
Water First
From October 27-29, students at Biidaaban were visited by Water First representatives.
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