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STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITY
HISTORY OF THE STONEY NAKODA
OUR LANDS
STONEY NAKODA RESERVE LAND
BEARSPAW FIRST NATION
CHINIQUAY FIRST NATION
WESLEY FIRST NATION
STONEY TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION
STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITY
CULTURE
CULTURE & LANGUAGE
CULTURE & LANGUAGE
IN EDUCATION
ELDERS
Tina Fox
Morley Community
STONEY EDUCATION AUTHORITY:
SCHOOLS
NAKODA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Opened in 2012
Profile:
Student Population Capacity: 500
Grades: Preschool – 5
Located on the Stoney Reserve in
Morley, Ab.
Named by the Stoney Education
Authority in reference to the
Nakoda heritage, language and
culture.
MESSAGE FROM NAKODA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Tansi and Aba Wastech. My name is Cory Cardinal and I come from the Sucker Creek
Cree Nation in Northern Alberta of Treaty 8.
My message to students comes from the teachings of my parents who strongly believed
in how education can help us. There are two paths we can all take: one path comes from
your community where you learn about your identity through our Elders, language,
culture, ceremonies, history, customs and traditional values. The second path is the
learning that takes place outside of the Reserve. My parents taught me that, when it
comes to education, don’t expect anyone to give you anything. When you earn your
marks and eventually, your high school diploma, no one can take that from you.
Cory Cardinal, Principal
Nakoda Elementary School
MORLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Opened in 1984
Student Population Capacity : 600
Grades 6- 12
Located on the Stoney Reserve in Morley.
Named after the townsite of Morley
located on the Stoney Reserve.
The name Morley refers to the
Methodist minister Dr. William Morley
Punshon who was one of the first ministers to encounter the Stoney people in 1840
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE:
This year brings many exciting changes to our school. Our
academic curriculum will be working in conjunction with
student
interests. For example, programs like Stoney Culture,
Leadership,
Outdoor Education, Junior and Senior Hockey, Volleyball,
Shop,
Foods, Cosmetology, Art and Music will be featured in
addition
to our core academic courses. There will be something to
stimulate every student!
When I reflect back on my own school years, it was music and sport that kept
me
motivated. MCS now offers these courses, plus many more. We believe these
changes will positively impact our students.
I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.
- Confucius
CHIEF JACOB BEARSPAW MEMORIAL
SCHOOL
Opened in 1998
Student Population Capacity: 200
Grades: K-12
Located on the Eden Valley Reserve
Named after Ozija Thiha, Chief Jacob Bearspaw who
signed the Treaty 7 document at Blackfoot Crossing in
1877 as head chief for Bearspaw band.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE:
Always remember, education will last forever and will open up many new
opportunities and adventures for you for the rest of your life. Education
has done that for me. It has allowed me to meet and make many new
friends. Education can be shared with family and future generations. And, one
never stops learning. I encourage all students to strive for the highest level of
education.
Above all, have a fun and positive school year and remember: life isn't about how
to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!
Bill Shade
TA OTHA COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Opened in 2009
Student Population Capacity: 80
Grades: K-12
Located on the Big Horn Reserve.
Named after Ta-Otha, Peter Wesley,
who was led his people to traditional
territories in 1894 against Indian Agent’s
demand stay with in Stoney Reserve
boundaries. This eventually became the
Big Horn Reserve in 1950’s.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE:
Education is highly valued by the school community and
we have great expectations of our students. Our motto, “learning
for life” inspires us, the staff, to equip students with the skills to
learn and to adapt in an ever-changing world. At the same time,
we are all “life-long learners.” As an educator, I hold onto this
belief and it continues to motivate me as a student, a parent and a
teacher.
Ta-Otha School has dedicated student learning and welfare as its main goals. Our staff
is committed to providing a safe, positive, academic learning environment that will
empower students to become creative problem solvers, critical thinkers and inspired
learners. Some of our highlights for the year include: team teaching, flexible scheduling
extracurricular activities and sports, student council programs, high school outdoor
education programs, a swimming program, and possibly, the first student exchange
program at TOS.
The rare birth of a white buffalo on the Great Plains was considered a sacred event that
represented hope, rebirth and unity for the tribes who depended on the buffalo for
sustenance. The white buffalo symbolizes respect for Aboriginal history and culture. We
As teachers endeavor to become more familiar with Aboriginal culture, and thereby
foster hope, rebirth and unity among our Aboriginal students.
Brenda Turner
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
PARTNERSHIPS / FUNDING
STAFF: TEACHERS
STAFF: COMMUNITY MEMBERS
REWARDING CAREER