Moose Cree First Nation, Moose Cree Education Authority, Education Authority

Moose Cree First Nation

Site: Moose Cree Education Authority

Service: Education Authority

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Record #: COC0577

Last Modified: 24 Aug 2018

Last Full Update: 24 Aug 2018

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Mushkegowuk Council Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9 Administration and Board office located in the Chief Munroe Linklater Memorial Education Centre Elementary students from JK-Grade 6 attend Ministik School, administered by Moose Factory Island District School Area Board
Description (Service)	Provides educational services and supports to elementary and secondary school students living on reserve Administers the following programs and services: Aboriginal Head Start Delores D Echum Composite School, an on-reserve secondary school for students from Grades 7-12 Small Steps Child Care Services Community-Based Program Provides satellite and on-reserve post-secondary programs and employment and training opportunities to allow individuals to gain further education from home community Provides access to distance education through Contact North programs and courses Moose Cree Education Enhancement Fund (MCEEF) Provides bursaries and scholarships for eligible Moose Cree First Nation band members Post Secondary Student Program Provides counselling and guidance in choosing post-secondary field of studies Offers a resource centre with current calendars and information about post-secondary institutions Provides assistance for applying/filling out application forms for colleges and universities Provides financial support to post secondary students both on and off the reserve
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Areas Served	Moose Factory
Eligibility	Members of Moose Cree First Nation Moose Cree Education Enhancement Fund Must be a registered band member Must be enrolled full-time as a continuing student in an accredited post-secondary institution Post-secondary and Community-Based Program All Band members regardless of residency are eligible to apply for assistance if attending a post-secondary institution Requires approval of Moose Cree Education Authority Selection Review Committee and is based upon availability of funds received from Indian & Northern Affairs
Application	Post Secondary Student Support Program Applications for assistance available on website or at office Deadline to apply for assistance for fall start date is May 1st; January start date is Nov 1st; spring and summer start dates is Mar 1st For financial assistance applicant required to provide: Photocopy of recent status card Completed post-secondary application package issued by Moose Cree First Nation Letter of acceptance from post-secondary institution Transcripts from high school and any previous academic institutions Detailed letter of intent with program information Copy of voided cheque or bank information Signed student contract
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Cree, available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Services at this Site	Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve Billy Bayou Program Small Steps Child Care Services
Contact Information
Office Phone	705-658-4726
Fax	705-658-4657
E-Mail	info@mcea.ca
Website	www.mcea.ca
Primary Contact	Winnifred Namagoose, Executive Assistant; Phone: 705-658-4726 ext 250; Email: winnifred.namagoose@mcea.ca
Primary Executive	Heather Moore, Executive Director; Phone: 705-658-4726 ext 251; Email: heather.moore@mcea.ca
Alternate Executive	Doreen Blackned, Associate Executive Director; Phone: 705-658-4726 ext 234; Email: doreen.blackned@mcea.ca
Site Location	Community is on Factory Island near mouth of Moose River on James Bay, 300 km N of Timmins
Located In Community	Moose Factory
Address	25 Pedabun Rd Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0 View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Moose Cree Education Authority PO Box 780 Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Physical Access	Not Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Established	1992
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Education ; Federal - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)