Education

The PAGC Education has continued to evolve following the Education Transformation initiative. Since First Nations have assumed their own second-level services, the department has stepped away from its second-level service delivery with a new focus of the PAGC Education third-level services. For instance, the office is creating proposals for various third-level services including Self-Administered Policing, Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative, Jordan’s Principle, and Northern Lights Community Development Corporation. The department has also partnered with Sask Ministry, LEADS, and Saskatchewan Teachers Federation in providing training on Intergenerational Trauma and Resiliency Training for various professions and trades-training programs.

Many educational resources have been created that speak to the experiences of the Residential School experience, along with a curriculum developed that describes the neuro-science behind intergenerational trauma specifically for teachers and administrators. The PAGC Education office has also developed Cree, Dene, and Dakota books for grade 5-12 students as part of the Indigenous Languages Act. Most recently, the PAGC Education office has been working with Dr. Rose Roberts on Woodland Cree Myths and Legends. This pilot project is the beginning of a series of books for future sectors to collect their local stories with Elders, and community members.

Aside from collecting stories, legends and myths, the PAGC Education Department has also been involved with developing the Education and Community Safety Portal:

Click here to access the Education Portal (Member access required for most content)

Click here to access the Community Safety Portal (Member access only)

Currently, the office is creating proposals for other national programs that positively respond to Indigenous housing/homelessness concerns. Both staff members are currently completing their Ph.D. and Doctorate of Education degrees with a focus on decolonization strategies for educational institutions. Through an Indigenous lens, they can provide professional training, such as Education Board Training, Team Building Activities, Technology and Education, Environmental Scan of Education Ecosystems, Policy Development, and introduction to the Danielson Framework for teachers, principals and administrators.

If you wish to book our department to assist in any capacity mentioned above, please do not hesitate to contact Donna Campbell at 306-953-7234 or email at donna.campbell@pagc.net.

Contact Us

2300-10th Ave. West
Cottage #11
Prince Albert, SK S6V 6K1
Ph: 306-953-7290
Fax: 306-922-3270

PAGC Director: Edward Mirasty, Ph.D. (ABD)

Third-Level Services Specialist: Vince Brittain, Ed.D. (ABD)

Angus Mirasty School

We are now accepting Applications to Register for the 2025-2026 School Year

Click here to download Student Registration Form

Email completed form to Vince Brittain (vbrittain@pagc.net)

Bobby Bird Memorial Awards

Click here to Submit the Application Online

Eligible First Nations students from the twelve-member nations of Prince Albert Grand Council may apply for this award.

One student each from Grade 7-12 will be recognized and honored for achievements and academic success for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Bobby Bird Memorial Awards were established in honor of the late Bobby Bird, who was actively involved in politics.

He served as Councilor of Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Vice Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, and was a strong supporter of education of First Nations youth.

ELIGIBILITY

  • One student in each of the Grades 7-12 will be selected with the following requirements.
  • Are nominated by teachers or guidance counselors,
  • Attained a strong grade point average,
  • Is a First Nation member from one of the PAGC First Nations: (Black Lake Denesuline Nation, Fond du Lac Denesuline Nation, Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Shoal Lake Cree Nation, Red Earth Cree Nation, Cumberland House Cree Nation, Wahpeton Dakota Nation, James Smith First Nation, Sturgeon Lake First Nation.)
  • Was a full-time student in their respective grade.
  • Grades 10-12 inclusive must have official Saskatchewan Ministry transcripts.

AWARDS

Monetary values of these awards are as follows:

Grade 12-$1500,00                 Grade 9-$500.00

Grade 11-$1000.00                 Grade 8-$500.00

Grade 10- $800.00                 Grade 7-$500.00

CRITERIA:

The awards are based on the following eight categories using a point system.

Academic achievement                  Effort

Attendance                                       Athletics

First Nation Language                   Special talent/Activities

Traditional Cultural Skills            Community Services

Documentation is Required (See below)

Teachers and guidance counselors are to submit names of nominees and include the following information:

  • Official Entry form.
  • Grade marks.
  • Attendance records.
  • A letter of support from a teacher, guidance counsellor or administrator
  • A personal letter from the nominee.

Submissions are to be filled out online at:

edu.pagc.sk.ca/bobbybird

For support, email: Vince Brittain (vbrittain@pagc.net)

Deadline Date: September 15th,2025

Book Catalog

All books are available for purchase at www.amazon.ca.
To view a title, click the ISBN number below or you can search by title, ISBN, or author (either Edward Mirasty or Vince Brittain).
Available titles are:

  ISBN Book Title
  978-1-989840-44-3 30 Years of Fine Arts (ENGLISH)
978-1-989840-53-5 30 Years of Fine Arts 1992-2022 CREE VERSION
978-1-989840-54-2 Tononą Nene Sekui Bets’į holį Nosohła
(30 Years of Fine Arts – DENE Version)
978-1-989840-59-7 A Horse for Pansy (ENGLISH)
978-1-989840-58-0 ē-nitawēyimāt pansy mistatimwā (A horse for Pansy – CREE Version)
978-1-989840-56-6 Telling the Truth (ENGLISH)
978-1-989840-57-3 Nihithawascikiwin Ka-tapwicik (Telling the Truth – CREE Version)
978-1-989840-60-3 ʔOhodi ghą dolni (Telling the Truth – DENE Version)
978-1-989840-61-0 Wicaka oyaka (Telling the Truth – DAKOTA Version)
978-1-989840-55-9 Telling the Truth Teacher’s Handbook (ENGLISH)
978-1-989840-67-2 Myths and Legends of the Woodland Cree (ENGLISH)

Questions? Contact: Office: 306-953-7234 Or email: emirasty@pagc.net or vbrittain@pagc.net