Land Based
Learning
Cree
Programming
Treaty
Education
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SABMS TLC
The TLC team will develop and assist awareness within the school and community of the importance of the Cree Language, Culture, Treaties, History and Land Based activities. They offer school-wide support and assist Teachers/Elders as they implement TLC practices.
Land Based Learning
At Senator Allan Bird Memorial School, Land-Based Learning is central to education, connecting students to Cree traditions, language, and values. Through hands-on experiences, they learn survival skills, cultural practices, and the Cree language—living the school vision, wici-pimohtimitotān – Walking together, in harmony with the land and heritage.
This program also honours the legacy of Senator Allan Bird, whose commitment to education and Indigenous rights continues to inspire our school. By weaving Cree language, culture, and traditional knowledge into daily learning, students strengthen their identity and carry forward his vision with pride.
Cree Programming
Cree Programming at Senator Allan Bird Memorial School helps students strengthen their language skills and cultural identity. With methods like Total Physical Response (TPR) and Accelerated Second Language Acquisition (ASLA), students gain confidence in understanding and speaking Cree. The program also ensures Cree is heard throughout the school—in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and even on the bus—keeping the language alive in everyday life. Rooted in cultural teachings, Cree Programming reflects our vision of wici-pimohtimitotān – Walking together by ensuring students remain connected to their language and traditions.
Anne Clarke
Elementary Cree
Randy Clarke
High School Cree
Treaty Education
Treaty Education at SABMS builds student knowledge of Indigenous history, rights, and responsibilities. Integrated into the curriculum and supported by cultural teachings, it helps students understand the importance of treaties in both past and present contexts. Elders and cultural leaders play an active role, guiding students in learning about treaties through language, storytelling, and hands-on experiences. This program ensures that students develop respect for their heritage while recognizing their role in carrying treaty knowledge forward.
Cree Language Resources
We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the MLCN Cree Language Project and the creators of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation Cree Language App. This app, developed with Lifespark, is the first of its kind for our Nation, featuring 46 categories and over 1,150 Cree words and phrases recorded by language keepers. Along with the app, new resources such as visual images, games, and word finds are available under the nīhithawīwin (Woodland Cree language) tab on the Wicihsok website. These tools support language reclamation and provide user-friendly ways for students, families, and community members to strengthen Cree language learning.
