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The
Eliza Archie Memorial School is named in honour of Eliza Archie; a leader,
and respected elder of the Canim Lake community. Eliza Archie devoted a
lifetime of dedication and energy towards the advancement of her people and
community. Her deeply rooted identity, epitomizes Secwepemc culture,
traditions, and beliefs that, to this day, survives to confront, challenge
and prevail over obstacles to a better future for the Secwepemc people of
the Canim Lake community.
The
Canim Lake First Nations community honors Eliza Archie through the
establishment of the Eliza Archie Memorial School in 1986, as part of an
ongoing initiative to exercise self-determination and control over the
social development and education of Canim Lake children. To this day, the
Eliza Archie Memorial School continues to serve the Canim Lake and
surrounding communities, by providing quality education and support
services that meet and exceed today's educational standards, within the
context of promoting and preserving Secwepemc identity.
Barb McCleod -
Principal
barb.mccleod@canimlakeband.com
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MISSION STATEMENT
Eliza Archie Memorial School is a caring community of responsible,
self-confident students moving toward academic achievement and life long
learning. We show pride in our Secwepemc language, our Cultural traditions,
and our Community.
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Admission Policy
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The
School's Principal or Head Teacher and the Education Administrator shall
meet with each potential student and their Parents / Guardians as part of
an orientation meeting. An application form will be provided to the
parents / guardians at this time (August 26th), along with the School's Parent / Student
Handbook.
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Application
forms must be completed, signed, and received on, or before, September 1st
of each calendar year.
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Students
transferring from another school during the school year are exempt from
the September
1st deadline date.
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Children
aged 4 to 14 years are eligible for enrolment in the K-7 program, on or
before December 31st, regardless of their race, colour, ancestry, place
or origin, religion, physical or mental disability, or gender.
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Michelle
Archie
michelle.archie@canimlakeband.com
Education
Administrator
Monday
to Friday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: (250)
397-2225
Fax:
(250) 397- 2334
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