by Jesse Martineau | May 8, 2025 | Blog, Front Page
As the students at Cadotte Lake School wrapped up their birch sap collection, the next stage of their journey began—transforming the raw sap into beautiful, amber syrup. Students learned the steps necessary to bring this traditional practice to life. The process is...
by Jesse Martineau | May 7, 2025 | Blog, Front Page
Spring in Cadotte Lake marks the beginning of many traditional activities that have been practiced for generations. This week, the students had the incredible opportunity to learn about birch tree tapping, led by Knowledge Keeper Nancy Williams. With her guidance,...
by Jesse Martineau | May 5, 2025 | Blog, Front Page
A Day of Remembrance and Reflection This morning, Cadotte Lake School gathered to honour and remember the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people as part of Red Dress Day. It was a powerful and emotional time of learning,...
by Jesse Martineau | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog
At Cadotte Lake School, education is more than textbooks and tests. It’s about story, land, voice, and connection. This past month, members of our team had the privilege of traveling to Onion Lake, Saskatchewan — a place rich with history and purpose — to participate...
by Jesse Martineau | Apr 23, 2025 | Blog
Spring Festival at Cadotte Lake School: A Day to Celebrate the Season The sun was shining bright over Woodland Cree First Nation, and the air was filled with laughter, the scent of campfire smoke, and the unmistakable feeling that spring had finally arrived. At...
by Jesse Martineau | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog
This week at Cadotte Lake School, students headed into the boreal forest on a special mission — to learn how to identify, harvest, and understand the traditional uses of willow fungus. Guided by local knowledge and cultural teachings, the students became explorers,...