Nêhiyâwiwin Cree Language and Culture Program

Provides a bilingual learning strategy that focuses on creating a language and culture-rich classroom environment in order for students to learn conversational Cree in the “Y” dialect.  Program uses the Alberta Cree language and culture curriculum and also teaches the English language. 
Cultural activities are an important part of the program and include activities such as attending feasts, smudges and powwows, learning appropriate protocol with Elders and traveling to events to listen to stories or learn traditional games with the assistance of Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Cultural Teachers.