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Iinii Insights|
According to Tsuut’ina Knowledge Keeper, Hal Eagletail, mazini (wolf) was a teacher for the Tsuut’ina people of how to be good parent. It was mazini that gave people the most training with regard to how to take care of the young ones. Everyone learned how to protect, provide for and keep the young members of the community “in line”. These teachings were learned and taught by observing the natural laws on the land. The mazini is the great protector of family. Mazini sightings on the Tsuut’ina territory are special and packs are often sighted every few years. Fish Creek is known to the Tsuut’ina people as Wolf Creek. Many years ago a young child encountered a wolf and the area was named to honour this story. This demonstrates the practice of naming a place based on a significant event that occurred.
For Your Information|
Nutrition Program
| MON | Breakfast: Cereal, Milk, Fruit Lunch: BB4CK Bagged Lunches |
| TUE | Breakfast: Muffins, yogurt, Fruit Lunch: Chicken Soup, Grilled Sandwiches, fruit & veggies |
| WED | Breakfast: Hard Cooked Eggs, fruit cups, Nutrigrain Bars, Fruit Lunch: Lasagna, fruit & veggies |
| THUR | Breakfast: Pan Granola Bars, yogurt tubes, Fruit, Cheese Strings Lunch: Soup Sisters, Buns, Fruit, Veggies |
| FRI | Breakfast: Parfait, Yogurt, Fruit |
| Staff Association Appreciation Week – Video | |
Mon. Apr. 22
| Mother Earth Day- Celebrate Awo Taan- Grandmother Turtle Program- Kindergarten |
| Tues. Apr. 23 | Spirit North Visit |
| Wed. Apr. 24 | Knowledge Keeper Visit |
| Thurs. Apr. 25 | Principal Advisory @ 12:15pm Celebration of Learning @ 1:15pm |
| Fri. Apr. 26 | Early Dismissal- 12:00pm |
| Upcoming | 30- The Alex Dental Bus- Preschool 8-Soccer Residency 13-Field Trip Telus Spark 14- Elder Visit |
Looking forward|
Celebration of Learning and Principal Advisory
Please join us on April 25th for the Principal Advisory at 12:15pm, followed by our Celebration of Learning hosted by the Kindergarten Team at 1:15pm. We look forward to showcasing the hard work our students have been engaged in.
Grandmother Turtle Program
Awo Taan will be visiting us to begin the Grandmother Turtle program starting Monday, April 22 and running for 8 weeks in our Kindergarten Classrooms. Teaching children about the Seven Sacred Teachings through cultural dancing and drumming, play, activities, traditional songs, and traditional stories.
The Niitsitapi Singer- Student Performance
The Niitsitapi Singers, a group of grade one and two students will be performing with Ms. Katie at a concert hosted by the Calgary Renaissance Singers and Players on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Main location, Calgary Public Library. Tickets are available at HERE or at the door.
NLC Mural
We are thrilled that Kalum Teke Dan and his team have been at NLC working a stunning mural in the hallway adjacent to the gymnasium.
Family Cookbook Submissions
We're seeking recipes to create a Niitsitapi Family Cookbook. If you have a family recipe to share, please send it to Ms. Harmony at htjeffery@cbe.ab.ca along with your child's name. Students will assist in illustrating, and we aim to publish the cookbook for the end 2023/2024 school year.