Program, Focus & Approach
What Makes Piitoayis Family School Special?
- Community and agency involvement (we support both students and families)
- Full-day Kindergarten
- Southland bus transportation from all quadrants of the city
- Daily smudge and talking circles
- Involvement of Elders and Knowledge Keepers throughout the year
- Ceremony and celebrations
- Daily reading and math groups
- Daily inclusion of Indigenous cultures and languages
- Opening songs and prayer each morning
- Focus on four core Blackfoot values:
- Spirituality (Ceremony)
- Kindness to Others
- Being Aware of One's Environment
- Being Able to Take on Tasks Independently
- Daily breakfast, snacks, and lunch provided
- Opportunities for learning on the land
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