The education sector of the Conseil de la Nation Anishnabe du Lac Simon, focused on culturally rooted learning and Indigenous governance.
The Conseil de l'Éducation du Lac-Simon is the education sector of the Conseil de la Nation Anishnabe du Lac Simon. The sector describes the education in its community as being in full transformation. It states that it is implementing strong local governance, culturally rooted teaching practices, and a team that believes in the success of each child.
The sector describes its teaching approach as one that values the language and knowledge. Educators, cultural facilitators and elders collaborate so that each day allows students to experience their culture, on the land or through activities rooted in traditions. The Anishnabe language is described as living in the classrooms. Holistic teaching integrates physical, emotional, mental, cultural and spiritual dimensions into learning.
The sector describes humility as a fundamental value guiding interactions and relationships within the community. Honesty is taught through the teaching of walking forward with honesty. Innovation is defined as introducing new ideas, approaches, technologies or practices while respecting culture and traditions. Reconciliation is defined as the reconnection of the student with their roots.
The sector operates École Amikobi, which offers preschool and primary school, and École Amik Wiche, a secondary school. The sector describes teaching as a call of the heart, and states that working in education there is more than a job.