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Cedar Wildberry Chai Tea
Anishinaabe chef Paul Owl of the Serpent River First Nation
Ingredients:
- 5 grams cedar leaves
- Cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves, black pepper
- Small handful each of blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries.
Directions: Fill a pot with about a litre of water and bring to a boil. Mix your spices in equal parts, or to your liking. Add your cedar to the boiling water along with about 15 grams of your spice mix and the berries. Simmer about ten minutes. Once cedar goes dark green, and before the colour goes dull remove from the pot. It's important not to let the cedar cook too long and go dull as it can release toxins, according to Owl. Ladle hot tea into cups to enjoy hot or remove from heat and chill in the fridge for iced tea. Sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.
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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: May Lunch Challenge!! Boneless Chicken wings, fruit & veggies |
THUR | Breakfast: Pan Granola Bars, fruit Lunch: Pepperoni & Cheese Quesadillas, fruit, veggies |
FRI | Breakfast: Housemade Granola, Yogurt, and fruit |
| May is Asian Heritage Month |
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Tues. May 28 | Spirit North with Mr. Chad |
Wed. May 29 | Soccer Residency Artist Visit |
Thurs. May 30 | Artist Visit |
Fri. May 31 | Early Dismissal |
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Field Trip
Our field trip to TELUS Spark on Thursday, May 23, was a fantastic success! The day was filled with exploration, discovery, and lots of fun.
Thank you to all the volunteers and MRU Nurse who supported our students while off-site . Shout out to families who helped make this trip possible by returning permission forms promptly and ensuring your children were prepared with comfortable clothing and water bottles.
***Keep watch for new permission form coming home this week for the Calgary ZOO in June.
Honour Tea- Ayyy, hiy-hiy, siyisgaas, îsniyes, migwetch, many thanks!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Honour Tea on May 24. This event was a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers to extend their heartfelt thanks to the incredible volunteers, donors, and supporters of the Niitsitapi School community. Your generous contributions and unwavering support are truly the foundation of our success. We couldn't do it without you!
Wellness Clinic at Niisitapi Learning Centre
This clinic is now open on Wednesdays and is dedicated to providing essential medical support to NLC students, their siblings, and caregivers who may not have access to a family doctor.
In partnership with Alberta Health Services and supported by Elbow River Healing Lodge medical doctors, the clinic will offer culturally sensitive primary healthcare services within the Niitsitapi Learning Centre’s Wellness space.
For further details or to schedule an appointment with a family physician, please reach out to the Elbow River Healing Lodge at 403-955-6600.
Registration at Niitsitapi Learning Centre: Spread the word!
Registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year! NLC is a learning community for First Nation, Métis and Inuit students living within the City of Calgary. Join our inclusive learning community where education and cultural celebration thrive together. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a vibrant and diverse environment.
Contact us: 403-817-3404 or niitsitaplearningcentre@cbe.ab.ca for more information.
Connecting to Spirit Home Model
The Connecting to Spirit Framework was developed at Niitsitapi Learning Centre to address the need for a regulation framework that is culturally responsive in supporting our Indigenous learners. The framework focuses on interconnectedness and reflects deeper consideration of community, culture and above all, connecting to one’s spirit.
We understand that in order for students to learn, they need to feel safe and regulated. To support child development, the Connecting to Spirit Framework considers the holistic aspects of one's self, including the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental.