Gakino'amaage: Teach For Canada
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We are a non-profit organization that works with northern First Nations schools to recruit, prepare, and support committed certified teachers.
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“What’s calling me home to teach up North is the factor that it’s home for me.” Fiona, a 2025 Gakino’amaage teacher, shares her story of reconnecting with land and teaching in a northern First Nation. Watch: #TeachForCanada #GoNorth #IndigenousEducation.
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For 20+ years, Beverly Chalifoux has supported #FirstNations students with strength & heart. At the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program, she reminded teachers headed North: EAs aren’t just helpers—they’re leaders. Read her story: #GoNorth #EducationAssistants
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Terrance is part of our 2025 Cohort and heading to Northern Manitoba to teach this fall. He shares how the Summer Enrichment Program is helping him prepare: Thinking about teaching in the North? Apply at #GoNorth #TeachForCanada.
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Gakino'amaage: Teach For Canada is a non-profit organization that works with northern First Nations to recruit, prepare, and support committed teachers.
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The 2025 Summer Enrichment Program has come to a close. Teachers are heading home today—grounded, connected, and ready for the journey North this fall. Safe travels and baamaapii (see you soon), 2025 Cohort! #Gakinoamaage #SummerEnrichmentProgram #TeachForCanada #GoNorth
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Terrance Saunders is bringing his passion for dance, theatre & storytelling to a northern Manitoba classroom. From Toronto to the Summer Enrichment Program in Thunder Bay, see how he’s helping students shine through the arts. Read more: #GoNorth
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From @TrentUniversity to First Nations classrooms, Fiona & Rachel’s journey is one of reconnection, cultural learning & purpose. See how Gakino’amaage’s Summer Enrichment Program is preparing them to #GoNorth this fall: #TeacherStories
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Yesterday, Laura Maracle led Gakino’amaage’s 2025 Teacher Cohort through a Blanket Exercise. She reflects on 10 years with the Summer Enrichment Program—and the power of listening, learning, and showing up in a good way. #Gakinoamaage #IndigenousEducation
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Summer Enrichment Program Day 2: Our teachers joined Kristin Ward (#LacSeul FN) on the land to explore #LandBasedLearning with sit spots & seasonal observation. A powerful reminder that student success is rooted in land, culture & community. #TeachForCanada #IndigenousEducation
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A glimpse of today’s Summer Enrichment Program: Elders Tammy & Bernard Nelson opened with intention setting, smudging, and introductions. Laura Maracle led a Blanket Activity on Indigenous Histories of Turtle Island. Excited for beading tonight! #SEP2025 #Gakinoamaage #OnTheLand
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Closing out our travel day with our Welcome BBQ! Sharing a meal, playing games, and getting to know our 2025 cohort. Tomorrow we begin our learning out on the land together. #SummerEnrichmentProgram #SEP2025 #TeachForCanadaSEP #ThunderBay #OnTheLand
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We’re live from the 2025 Summer Enrichment Program at Lakehead University, on the traditional lands of Fort William First Nation. Our newest teacher cohort is arriving in Thunder Bay for a powerful week of learning, growth, and community. #SEP2025 #Gakinoamaage #OnTheLand
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One week until our 2025 Summer Enrichment Program @mylakehead. We can't wait to gather with our newest teacher cohort for a week of Indigenous-led learning and connection. See you soon! .#TeachForCanada #IndigenousEducation #LandBasedLearning #GoNorth
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Gakino’amaage proudly celebrates #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay. We honour the cultures, histories and contributions of #FirstNations, #Métis & #Inuit peoples and remain committed to Indigenous-led programming across the 32 First Nations we serve. Photo: Fort Severn First Nation.
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We’re hiring at Gakino’amaage: one Community Engagement Manager and two Teacher Development Managers. Two roles are fixed-term parental leave covers. All support #FirstNationsEducation in the North. Apply: #NowHiring #TeachForCanada #EducationJobs
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Wildfires forced Deer Lake First Nation to evacuate, disrupting lives and learning. We're proud of Gakino’amaage teacher Doreen Vilarmino, featured in the Toronto Star for supporting children during this time. #Gakinoamaage #EducationInCrisis
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We're proud to welcome Deanna Matthews as the new President of Gakino’amaage. A long-time team member and Anishininewak mixed-settler leader, we enter this chapter with deep trust in her guidance and vision. #FirstNationsEducation #IndigenousLeadership
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Big shoutout to the brilliant students from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation showing off their smarts at the OK School Science Fair! Proud to partner with NCN and cheer on these young minds. #NisichawayasihkCreeNation #OKSchool #ScienceFair #YouthInSTEM
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Gakino’amaage stands with First Nations Partners affected by wildfires. Schools are disrupted, families displaced. Evacuees: call #211Manitoba for support. Donate @redcrosscanada #ManitobaWildfires #EmergencySupport #SupportFirstNations 📷: MB Government
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A persistent teacher shortage disrupts learning in many #FirstNations classrooms. Addressing it is part of reconciliation. Chi miigwetch to the educators supporting student success in the North. Apply now: #GoNorth #AddressTheShortage #TeachersMatter
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Teachers like Justin Maddalena are creating impact beyond the classroom. In #Pikangikum First Nation, he supports a youth cycling program that builds skills & connection. Ready to start your journey North? Apply today: #TeachInTheNorth #IndigenousEducation
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