Elsie Fabian School, the new Fort McKay First Nation School, was opened in September 2022.
The new school design includes collaborative work between Workun Garrett Partnership Architects, Fort McKay First Nation, and consultation with our Elders and members.
Chief and Council supported the construction of the new facility and the final concept was based on the following parameter:
The Elsie Fabian School has:
This exciting initiative has had a major impact on the Fort McKay First Nation Community with all the possibilities that go with a school built for Fort McKay students, parents and the community.
The school programs that were developed include academic programs that incorporate both the Dene and Cree Language, and culture and Land-Based Education where students learn about their rich local history.
Fort McKay E-Learning is an alternative learning centre for students who are not attending mainstream schools in Fort McMurray. The classroom is located on Fort McKay Road in the E-Learning Centre Building. The goal of the E-Learning Program is to assist students to be more self-sufficient by developing their sense of self-esteem and providing a learning environment where they can be successful.
Student Enrollment Information:
Academic Information:
Contact
Fort McKay E-Learning Centre
General Delivery
Fort McKay, Alberta T0P 1C0
Phone: (780) 792-8538 for Ona Fiddler-Berteig
The objective of the Post-Secondary Student Support Program is to provide support to Fort McKay Band members who are pursuing access to upgrading and post-secondary education and to graduate with the skills and competencies needed to pursue individual careers and to contribute to the advancement of First Nations self-governance and economic self-reliance and to help promote a culture of life-long learning within the community of Fort McKay.
To obtain an application package, learn about the level of support available, and Post-Secondary Policies go to www.fortmckayeducation.ca
Contact
Elsie Fabian School
1000 Target Road, Fort McKay AB, T0P 1C0
Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 5360, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 3G4
Phone: (780) 742 8205
Email: education@fortmckay.com
FMFN Education Department maintains a fleet of buses that safely transport our students to and from Fort McMurray schools every day. In the spirit of cooperation and organization requests for transportation are to be made well in advance. Please complete the Bus registration form at www.fortmckayeducation.ca/transportation/bussing-registration-form
School options are selected based on start times and efficient bus routes:
For further information please go to www.fortmckayeducation.ca/transportation
Contact
Bussing Coordinator
Phone: (780) 215 4009
Email: claurnet@fortmckayeducation.ca
