Wahgoshig First Nation, Education Department, Education Services

Wahgoshig First Nation

Site: Education Department

Service: Education Services

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Record #: COC0715

Last Modified: 19 Jan 2018

Last Full Update: 05 Jun 2017

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9
Description (Service)	Provides educational services and supports to elementary, secondary and post-secondary school students living on reserve Provides bus transportation for elementary students attending Joseph H Kennedy Public School in Matheson and for high school students attending Iroquois Falls High School in Iroquois Falls Secondary Education Provides assistance, guidance and referrals to helps with academic issues Maintains lists of students, addresses and schools attended Coordinates bussing schedules for regular school day and after-school activities Covers some student fees such as lockers, gym fees, extra-curricular activities like music and skiing clubs, and field trip fees for accommodations and food Provides information on community involvement hours to students about groups looking for volunteer assistance Post Secondary Education Provides counselling and guidance in choosing post-secondary field of studies Provides assistance for applying/filling out application forms for colleges and universities Provides financial sponsorship support to post secondary students
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Wahgoshig First Nation
Eligibility	Ages: 4 year(s) and up Members of Wahgoshig First Nation Post Secondary Education All band members regardless of residency are eligible to apply for assistance if attending a post-secondary institution
Application	Post Secondary Education Applications for assistance available at office Deadline to apply for assistance for fall start date is Jun 15th; winter start date is Oct 15th; spring and summer start dates is Feb 15th For financial assistance applicant required to provide: Photocopy of recent status card Completed post-secondary application package issued by Wahgoshig 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, Algonquin Cree, French; available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Services at this Site	Early Years Centre
Contact Information
Office Phone	705-273-1065
E-Mail	wfneducation@wahgoshigfirstnation.com
Website	www.wahgoshigfirstnation.com
Primary Contact	Margaret Edwards, Education Officer; Phone: 705-273-1065; Email: wfneducation@wahgoshigfirstnation.com
Alternate Contact	Ginger Sackaney, Band Manager; Phone: 705-273-2055 ext 225
Site Location	Community is 6 km off Hwy 101 approx 45 km E of Matheson, along S shore of Lake Abitibi
Located In Community	Wahgoshig First Nation
Address	130 Concession Rd, Wahgoshig First Nation, RR 3 Matheson, ON P0K 1N0 View Google Map
Physical Access	Not Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Education (MOE) ; Federal - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)