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Eskasoni, the largest Mi'kmaq Community
east of Montreal, in 1980 took local control over its educational system. Since then, we have witnessed increased growth
in our staff as well as student enrollment. The Eskasoni School Board strives on offering the best education for our
children. The School Board has sustained a Mi'kmaq Language Program and an Immersion Program. Under the jurisdiction
of the School Board we have the Ksite'taqnk Daycare, Eskasoni Elementary & Middle School, Eskasoni High School, and Un'amaki
High School. Eskasoni's mission statement
is as follows: "Building
on our respect for our Mi'kmaq culture, heritage, and our commitment to Lifelong learning, the Eskasoni Education system works
closely with the community to provide all our people with diverse holistic opportunities to gain knowledge, understanding,
and skills that will help them suceed in the challenges of the future." Our student population totals 1249 from Daycare to High Schools. In addition we have 164 full/part
time students enrolled in various universities across the country. Our staff consists of 175 employees, which includes
teachers, teacher aides, student aides, guidance, administration, speech language pathologist, janitors, bus drivers, clerical,
and daycare workers. The Eskasoni School
Board is under the umbrella of the Eskasoni Band Council. The School Board, twelve in total, are appointed by each band
councillor. The Chairperson is appointed to represent Chief and Council, and in turn, is is his duty to report back
to Chief and Council on the activities of the School Board. Also the Chief of the Eskasoni Band is an Ex-Officio member
of the board.
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