The Education Committee is made up of 2 Councillors and 3 community members. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month to work on policy, programs and student services to meet the changing needs of our students and families.
The committee’s term is 2 years and members are chosen by Chief and Council.
Education Committee Members
Mike Jackson, Council Portfolio Holder
Marina Plain, Council Portfolio
Janelle Nahmabin, Council Portfolio
Sally Parkinson, Community Member
Lorrie Giorgi, Community Member
Joanne Rogers, Community Member
Vicki Ware, Education Coordinator
Chenoa Plain, Education Assistant
Early Years
Day Care facilities are offered at Aamjiwnaang Binoojiinyag Kino Maagewgamgoons Day Care and JK/SK Preschool. To discuss enrollment for the above programs call 519-344-5831.
The Culture & Language Teacher holds a variety of workshops that allow parents and their children the chance to experience culture and language in the classroom such as a tiny tot dance program, regalia making workshop for parents, teachings on smudging, a water walk activity and moccassin making.
Child Care Supervisor Kate Marela
1900 Virgil Ave.
Sarnia, ON N7T 7H5
Junior and Senior Kindergarten
We offer a fulltime Junior Kindergarten School Program at Aamjiwnaang Binoojiinyag Kino Maagewgamgoons Day Care and JK/SK Preschool.
Manager Principal/Teacher Kim Henry
1900 Virgil Ave.
Sarnia, ON N7T 8A7
Adult Education Program
The AACE program can assist you to upgrade your skills though the Literacy and Basic Skills Program (LBS) or to get your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through the Credit Granting Program.
Classes are held at the Resource Centre (adjacent to the Band Office) and is open:
Office hours Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Instructor available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm
Literacy and Basic Skills Program (LBS)
The LBS program helps adults, 19 years of age or older, to achieve their goals through support and training. In the LBS classes we will work together to take care of the whole person.
We will work one on one with you as you choose your goal path
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Secondary School Credit
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Employment
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Apprenticeship
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Independence in today’s world
We will then work with you to develop a learning plan that you are happy with, that will meet your goals, and be relevant to you.
The LBS Program can help you to upgrade your skills in:
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Computer Technology
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Reading
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Finances and Budgeting
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Time Management
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Goal Setting
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Working with Others
Credit Granting Program
The Credit Granting Program helps adults to earn their high school diploma. If you are 18 years or older and need to finish high school courses to get your Grade 12 diploma, we can help. For a lot of older adults who are eligible for maturity credits, they may be only 4 courses away from their diploma. Is that you? Come speak to an instructor.
If you are need of grade 9 and 10 credits you could be eligible to take the PLAR Assessments and have a jump start to getting your diploma! Talk to the instructor and start today!
Aamjiwnaang Alternative and Continuing Education
978 Tashmoo Ave.
Sarnia, ON N7T 7H5
Phone: 519-336-8410 ext. 285
Literacy Worker Terry (Monis) Plain
Literacy and Basic Skills Administrator Emily Williams
