Education Department

With the Mission Statement always in mind, the Mikisew Education department focuses on encouraging and supporting the individual in exercising their self-determination and assuming the responsibility for acquiring an education toward self-reliance.

Through a well established network with numerous post-secondary, vocational and technical institutions, Mikisew Education can facilitate and support an individual’s entry or re-entry into education or training courses leading to their chosen career path. In coordination with all departments and programs of the Mikisew Cree First Nation and other agencies, Mikisew Education can insure either the preparation of an individual’s entry into education mainstream or the support a student may require to assume and continue the responsibility for their education.

The programs they administer are as follows:

Student Services: Provides funding to Mikisew Cree First Nation people for post-secondary education in the form of student loans, grants, bursaries and scholarships. Assistance in the application process and follow-up services are provided to the new student applying for either entrance to an education institution or funding. All the services provided by this program are outlined in a Students Policy Handbook.

Pre-Career Referral: Provides referral to the Employment Services Office for students requiring funding for pre-career preparation.

Drop-out Recovery: On a continuous basis, works closely with the community school in the development and implementation of drop-out recovery programs and initiatives.

Cultural and Youth Programs: This department maintains an on-going emphasis on the development of programs and initiatives for the youth and to support their cultural interests.

The Mikisew Education departments has brochures available for members who are interested that outline all the educational programs and services it offers in addition to the necessary application forms. For more information regarding Student Services, please call:

Education Co-ordinator: Marina Whiteknife
Telephone: 1-800-668-1634 (Toll-free)