The mission of the Saddle Lake Onchaminahos School is to embrace all children in an accepting, loving and safe environment where culture is reflected and excellence is nurtured. Our team is committed to student centered-process learning from kiskinohanatowin leading to kiskinohamasowin.
Onchaminahos School meets the academic needs of students precisely because we integrate nehiyaw pimatisiwin. We live our culture throughout the entire school day and we teach our culture, in all subjects. Through this unique educational arrangement, students are encouraged to identify, reach and use their inherent gifts and achieve academic success.
Philosophy of Education
We the people of Saddle Lake First Nation have a firm belief in Natural Law (Kindness, Honesty, Sharing, Determination) which guides and maintains our distinct way of life. We are committed to kiskinohamakosowin, ekwa kiskinohamasowin ekwa mina kiskinohamatowin as a life long learning process that involves the co-operation of Elders, parents, children, teachers and Chief and Council of Saddle Lake First Nation. We believe that kiskinohamakosowin, ekwa mina kiskinohamatowin, guided by natural Law will ensure esohkahk nehiyaw manitonayicikan.
Education Vision Statement
Education is a treaty right, and the Saddle Lake Education Authority will through continuous development, maintenance, and accountability, provide quality education, which will encompass healthy lifestyles, traditions, language, culture and modern technology and shall utilize contributions of First Nations people to promote self-sufficiency and empower Saddle Lake First Nation Members
