WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

KASHECHEWAN

A BRIEF HISTORY

Kashechewan First Nation is a Cree community located near James Bay in Northern Ontario, Canada. The community is located on the northern shore of the Albany River. Kashechewan First Nation is one of two communities that were established from Old Fort Albany (now the Fort Albany 67 Indian Reserve) in the 1950s.

The other community is Fort Albany First Nation, which is now located on the southern bank of the Albany River.

The community is connected to others along the shore of James Bay by the seasonal ice road/winter road, linking it to Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, and Moosonee.

When the community of Kashechewan came into being, the new residents chose the name “Keeshechewan” (this has the meaning, in Cree, of “where the water flows fast”.) However, when the sign for the new post office arrived, it had the misspelling “Kashechewan”, and this became the official name of the community. This official name has no real meaning in the Cree language.

A Day in a Life of a Teacher

Life in Kash, page 1

Life in Kash, page 2

RESOURCES

Books:
Up Ghost River – Edmund Metatawabin
Treaty No. 9 – John S. Long
Telling Our Stories – Louie Bird
Documentary: In Jesus’ Name: Shattering The Silence Of St. Anne’s Residential School

Mushkegowuk Council: http://www.mushkegowuk.com/
Article: https://www.facebook.com/notes/charlie-j-angus/thankyou-kashechewan-from-a-youngteacher/10152544831508516/

WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A SUCCESSFUL TEACHER IN KASH?

A successful teacher in Kash will….

meet the students where they are at, with kindness, respect, and support;
use culturally responsive pedagogy;
have a willingness to learn about Cree culture and language (and a strong desire to incorporate this into the classroom);
be a team player with a growth mindset;
be knowledgeable in one’s content area, differentiated instruction, and inclusive education;
be organized, flexible, and understanding.
be positive, compassionate, and persevere through challenges.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Hishkoonikun Education Authority provides a competitive salary grid and excellent incentive package:

A competitive salary updated November 2022
Northern Allowance
Incentive package
Housing provided, subsidized rent plus utilities and appliances included.
Benefits: Life Insurance, Health & Dental premiums are covered by the HEA. Our insurance company is Manulife.

If you are interested in being part of our team focused on student success, teacher retention, language and cultural pride please contact

Donald Reuben, Human Resources Officer at donald.reuben@hishkoonikun.ca or (705) 275-4538 Ext. 207

KASHECHEWAN

A BRIEF HISTORY

DIRECTORY

RESOURCES

WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A SUCCESSFUL TEACHER IN KASH?

WHAT DO WE OFFER?