October 2011

October 31, 2011

Cree word of the day

• By Delvin Kanewiyakiho

Mo ci ti pis kaw

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October 28, 2011

Cree phrase of the day

• By Delvin Kanewiyakiho

Tanisi kiya?
Namoya nantaw.

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October 27, 2011

Cree phrase of the day

• By Delvin Kanewiyakiho

Nohte

siwacikan



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October 23, 2011

Oskayak Girls Volleyball Team

• By Carys Gilbertson

Congratulations !!! The girls volleyball team placed third(bronze medal) in the Allan volleyball tournament on Saturday. The girls displayed great team spirit and volleyball skills. Tomorrow, they are off to Vonda for an exhibition game after school so wish them good luck.
Wednesday, Vonda will be visiting our school for a rematch after school in our gym. So come out and support the girls and cheer them on!




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October 20, 2011

Cree word of the day

• By Delvin Kanewiyakiho

The Cree word of the day is


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October 11, 2011

Oskayak Girls Volleyball Team Jerseys - Raffle tickets

• By Carys Gilbertson

The jerseys have been ordered and should arrive next week. Please continue to sell the raffle tickets and bring them back ASAP and submit them to me or Nicole. We hope to hold the draw Friday, October 14th, 2011and contact the winners.
Thank you for your commitment and hard work.

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October 11, 2011

• By Carys Gilbertson

Just a reminder the October 13th Masonary class will take place @ The Saskatoon Trades and Skills Center from 9:00 am -3:00 p.m. If transportation is needed contact Bobbie Jo @ 203-0172 and she will make arrangements. Congratulations to the following students Harvey Mercredi, Gerald Morin, Wyonna Umperville, Tricia Buffalo, Trina Moccasin, Kyle Black, Rozina Ermine who were selected for the program After participating in 10 classes, students will have the necessary training and knowledge in Masonary (bricklaying). Students will be able to enter the work force after the school year and secure a summer or full time/part time employment.






October 11, 2011

Cree phrase of the day

• By Delvin Kanewiyakiho

Moniker
E atoske yan
I am working.

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October 11, 2011

Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Project

• By R. Nakoneshny

This Wednesday, students at Oskayak will have the honor of a visit from former Prime Minister Paul Martin, as a launch of their participation in the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Project, a Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative.  Oskayak high school has been chosen as a participant in the program who's goal  "is to encourage Aboriginal youth to stay in school where they can develop the attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary to achieve success in secondary school, postsecondary education or training, the workplace and daily life"  Check back for more news on this exciting program! 

Learn more about the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Project: http://www.maei-ieam.ca/current_initiative.html
October 5, 2011

New School Social Worker Has Started!!!!

• By Carys Gilbertson

He is hoping to start a parenting program. In order for this to happen we must identify students with children and students who are expecting. Please stop by his office to sign up or contact Carys .
Don't be surprised if you are encouraged to participate by us.
Healthy Mother Healthy Baby is another support program for expecting mothers. Come see Betty (Health Nurse) or myself for support.



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October 4, 2011

Traditional Beading During the lunch hour on Tuesdays @ Oskayak

• By Carys Gilbertson

Every Tuesday during the lunch we will be offering a Traditional Beading program in Room 211. Pick up your lunch and bring it upstairs to the classroom. Mary Lee will be guiding us and a few students will help facilitate beading projects they are skilled in. Come and check it out. Everyone welcome ! All skills levels encouraged to participate and share their expertise with fellow students. Presently we have started making earrings and will move on to other projects based on the students interests. (lighter cases, key chains, pens etc)







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October 4, 2011

Employment Readiness and Job Opportunites

• By Carys Gilbertson

This is a six week after school program offered on Wednesdays starting October 5th. Meranda from the Saskatoon Trades and Skills Center will help facilitate the program. We will be starting out with employer/ job expectations, resume building, job search, mock interviews and how to apply for a job successfully and maintaining employment. Come and check it out if you are seriously looking for employment. Room.211 @ 3:10 p.m


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October 2, 2011

Pow Wow Video Snippits

• By R. Nakoneshny

What a great Pow Wow on Friday!  We could not have asked for better weather and it was great to see all the wonderful dancing and music.  Thanks to all who came to be a part of it and a special thanks to all who made it happen!

October 2, 2011

Grade 12 Retreat

• By Carys Gilbertson

On Tuesday October 4th, 2011 the annual Grade 12 Retreat is planned at Shekinah Outdoor Retreat Center just north of town. Please be on time because a bus has been booked to depart around 9:30 a.m. The weather is cooperating so it will be a great time to relax,


enjoy and appreciate the outdoors. For lunch a wiener roast is planned with s'mores. Lot's of activities are planned so let's make an effort to attend and spend time to get to know one another. Any questions or concerns please come and see me.
Carys


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October 2, 2011

A big Thank You to the Grade 12's and SRC members @ Oskayak

• By Carys Gilbertson

Just want to say thank you for all your hard work @the Pow Wow on Friday.
It was so nice to make a work schedule for the lunch and concession and have you show up with enthusiasm and a good work ethic. We are off to a great start and I do appreciate your commitment and leadership you are displaying @ Oskayak. Look forward to planning and working on more school activities and events with you.
Carys Gilbertson




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October 2, 2011

Volleyball Jerseys - Oskayak Girls Volleyball Team

• By Carys Gilbertson

Make sure you are at practice Monday and Wednesday - want to get sizes for jerseys so they can be ordered Thursday morning. See Nicole or Carys if you unable to attend or be sized.
Great Job on Fundraising !! Almost 1/2 way there! If you need more raffle tickets see Nicole.

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