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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 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 7, 2024
Life-Long Learning Staff Attend ONECA Conference
Career Coaching and Employment Counselling staff attended the Ontario Native Education Counselling Association Conference (ONECA).
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October 23, 2024
Wellness Workshop – Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul
A workshop hosted by Sagamok’s Life-Long Learning Centre, organized by Student Support Worker Edie Fairburn, offered participants an opportunity to learn tips and tools to identify, understand, discuss, and resolve questions surrounding mental health and wellness.
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October 22, 2024
Biidaaban Cross Country Meet
On your marks, get set…. GO! Students were ‘off to the races’ this week with Biidaaban hosting the annual cross-country meet for the first time at its new location.
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October 19, 2024
Life-Long Learning Centre Hosts Booth at Sagamok Fall Fun Day
On Saturday October 19th, Sagamok hosted its annual Fall Fun Day, where community members are welcomed to discover various booths/activities happening all day.
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October 17, 2024
Binaakwii Giizis – Happy Thanksgiving
Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik students, staff and family members come together at the school to enjoy a feast in celebration of giving thanks.
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October 9, 2024
Fall Harvest 2024
Fall Harvest – Gathering Together to Live off the Land
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October 3, 2024
Espanola High School Staff Meet & Greet
The staff of Espanola High School met with staff from the Sagamok Education Department and toured Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik and the community.
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September 30, 2024
Congratulations to Geoff Johnston, Scone / Fry Bread Winner
Biidaaban’s own Geoff Johnston entered the 2024 Sconefest hosted by Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environment Office near Wiarton, and won in the sweet category!
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September 30, 2024
All Things Anishinaabemowin
Spirit is Present during Spirit Week at Biidaaban
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September 24, 2024
Mental Health Support & Awareness Day Held in Sagamok
On September 10, staff members from the Community Wellness Department, Children’s Mental Health Workers, presented materials to staff, students and families surrounding the topics of Life Promotion and Wellness.
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September 17, 2024
Canoe and Fort LaCloche Experience for Grade 7 & 8 Students
Students from Grade 7 & 8 explore Canoeing and Fort LaCloche
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September 16, 2024
Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik Grand Opening a Success!
The Grand Opening of the new Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik was meaningful, empowering and well attended.
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September 9, 2024
Save the Date: Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik Grand Opening
September 12th at 10:00am is slated as the Grand Opening celebration of the new Biidaaban school.
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September 3, 2024
Back to School
First day back to school was the first day in a brand new school!
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August 29, 2024
Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik Annual Staff Sunrise Ceremony
Each year, school staff and education department members, Gimaa, and anyone interested in attending, offer a sunrise ceremony to prepare the school for the coming year.
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August 1, 2024
Secondary School, College & University Graduation Ceremony Class of 2023-2024
Graduates, family, friends, community members and Education Department staff gathered at the New Community Hall on Thursday, August 1st from 3-6pm, to celebrate and acknowledge Sagamok’s graduating class of 2024 from Secondary School, ISETS, College and University programs.
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