Educational Support Program
Name
Position
Email
Brent Tookenay Director of Education Support Services btookenay@mail.rrdsb.com
Dan Bird Vice Principal Fort Frances High School danb@7generations.org
Darlene Adams Literacy Leader/Education Assistant dadams@mail.rrdsb.com
Gary Medicine Native Guidance Counsellor gmedicine@mail.rrdsb.com
Denise Radigan Native Guidance Counsellor dradigan@mail.rrdsb.com
Lisa J. George Native Guidance Counsellor lgeorge@mail.rrdsb.com
Agnes Grover Elementary Education Counsellor agrover@mail.rrdsb.com
Shirley Andy
Literacy Leader/Education Assistant
The Elementary and Secondary Support Program (ESSP) seeks to lead by serving the Ten First Nations Children, Parents/Guardians and Elders with guidance, direction and moral leadership.The focus is on improving the success rate of Anishinaabe students in the education realm. The ESSP staff will continue to strengthen the basic relationships with communities through:
  • visits
  • student and parent orientations, ie course selections
  • careers
  • advising, etc.
  • creating new partnerships to increase resources and professionally created materials for our students
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Special team projects need to be funded to inspire and motivate student retention, such as Quest for Knowledge, Aboriginal Arts Festivals, Extra-curricular competitions, etc. The ESSP Staff will investigate and define a clearly articulated special education concept so that our students are treated with human dignity.

The ESSP will continue to initiate leadership by combating bias and racism, gang violence through public education. Our ESSP Staff continues to create opportunities for public meaningful interaction by participating on School Council Committees, First Nations and Secondary Liaison Committees, Public Education Literacy Committees, Native Awareness Projects, Ontario Teacher Federation representation, etc. The ESSP Staff provides a strong front-line effort to the changing of public attitudes, as well as providing strong role modeling of its Aboriginal People.

We continue to delve in current research of our histories, sovereignty and the creation of books, dictionaries and computing science projects. The total support and commitment of all First Nations peoples of their ESSP will ensure student success and strengthen the present education leadership.
Curriculum Development Program provides support to Anishinaabe students in the following ways:
  • Creates, revises, and edits curriculum resource materials to ensure accuracy and relevancy for Anishinaabe students.
  • Assess school curriculum for bias, racism, stereotyping of Aboriginal peoples.
  • Liaise with communities, school staff, board staff to identify student and staff needs.
  • Work with Ojibwe Language Coordinator and Teachers in curriculum and professional development.
  • Gather books, videos, and other resources to be included in the Seven Generations Education Institute Library.

Secondary Support Program provides support to Anishinaabe students in the following ways:
  • Anishinaabe Education Counselors in Fort Frances and Rainy River High Schools
  • Community visits to address student needs and maintain contact with families.
  • Meet families of new high school students, assist with course selection and career planning.
  • Encourage student participation in provincial and/or national competitions.
  • Organize activities during Anishinaabe Awareness Month.
(Post Secondary Student Support Program)

Student Services Offered by Seven Generations Education Institute

Photocopy

Photocopying is available at the main campus and the Manitou campus.

Faxing

Local faxing is available at the main campus. There is a samll charge for faxing long distance.

Library/Resource Centre

Reference materials on a range of topics to aid in essays, research papers, professional development and seminars. Open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the main campus.

Text Books

Textbooks are available for purchaseing at the Manitou campus and the main campus. Cash, cheque, Visa, or debit card are accepted.

Audio/Conferencing Equipment

Audio/Conferencing Equipment is available for students who are unable to commute to our site. Special scheduling is requited for this equipment.

Internet

Accessing the Interent for reference purposes is available at the Manitou campus and the main campus.

Computer Access Time

Computers are available at the Manitou campus and the Main campus. Seven Generations Education Institute purchased all brand new, state of the art computers in the spring of 2002 for students to utilize. Please call for availability.

Student Counselling Services

Counselling in career, academic and social issues are available to all students full-time. Please conatact Buddy Loyie at our main campus (807) 274-2796 to schedule an appointment.

Handicap accessibility is available at the Seven Generations Education Institute's:

  • Main office & Campus (located in the Nanicost Comples)
  • Manitou Campus