Martin McKay Memorial School

The school was named after Martin MacKay, the first chief of Sachigo Lake. He played an important role in helping the community gain control of its education. Martin McKay was also instrumental in helping set-up the Windigo Tribal Council.

 

What is the school most proud of...

 

We do extensive cultural programming, which involves Elders in children’s education and incorporates land-based activities into the curriculum.

 

School vision

 

MMMS recognizes the importance of educating our people. We will reinforce the concept that our children are the key to our future as a people. The education system that we offer our children will prepare them to become productive citizens of the world. Our children will grow up with the knowledge that our aboriginal culture is to be proud of and understanding the contributions that our history has made to society.

 

Our Children will be prepared to face the challenge of the modern world and be provided with the educational resources that are necessary to enter a profession or trade. They will be able to use their acquired skills and knowledge for the betterment of our aboriginal culture as well as the world community.

 

School Population - 135

Grades - Kindergarten to Grade 8

Education Director - James Chapman

School Principal - Edna Beardy

Secretary - Evelyn Tait

 

Facilities

 

There is a total of eight classrooms, a computer room, a public-school library, a gymnasium, multipurpose facilities, and play areas for kindergarten and elementary students. Some of the classrooms are used as a Native Language class and as a health room, where services such as speech pathology are offered. There is an exercise machine in the health room, which teachers can use.

 

The school is well equipped with technology such as Chrome books, Kindles, iPads, Smartboards, and virtual reality equipment.

 

The school library also serves as the community public library and loans out various items including:

 

 

The library also offers programs and services such as:

 

 

School Events