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About Us

Ohontsià:ke Ientsítewawe’ Nature School is the passion project of our founders Wakenda, Precious and Krystal. 

 

As mothers, educators and community helpers, they experienced and recognized the need for land-based education and programming. 

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Mission Statement

To provide children and youth with the opportunity to connect with the Land through Indigenous knowledge, a pedagogical framework rooted in place and play, directed and inspired by the child and youth, and driven by the process of inquiry.

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To share our knowledge through inspiring professional learning opportunities, community building and advocacy 

Vision

To be a fundamental stepping stone for our future leaders while creating a sustainable world for the next seven generations.

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Philosophy

Ohontsià:ke Ientsítewawe’ Nature School is committed to providing a program of excellence through a wholistic approach inclusive of: 

  • Indigenous knowledge, culture, and language.  

  • Connection and reciprocal relationships with the land through regular and repeated sessions. 

  • Viewing children and youth as competent, curious, and capable learners. 

  • Led by educators who share power with and support the holistic development of learners through play-based, emergent, and inquiry-driven teaching and learning methods. 

  • Valuing children’s play – self-directed, freely chosen, intrinsically motivated – in and of itself. Providing children adequate time and space for children and youth to dive deeply into their play. 

  • Viewing risky play as an integral part of children’s learning and healthy development is facilitated by knowledgeable, qualified educators who support children and you to co-manage risk. 

  • Practices, policies, and programming reflect and prioritize building engaged, healthy, vibrant and diverse communities through consideration of access and equity in our decisions and actions.  

  • Healthy and Nutritious meals 

Our Founders

Meet the women who are leading the way.

The Board of Directors

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Our Board of Directors comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience invaluable to Ohontsià:ke Itentsítewawe’ Nature School. Each was chosen to ensure Ohontsià:ke Itentsítewawe’ Nature School becomes a fundamental stepping stone for our future leaders while creating a sustainable world for the next seven generations. 

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