Schools & Education Programs
LEARNING FOR EVERY GENERATION
From early childhood through post-secondary education, discover learning opportunities and support programs that help our community grow while keeping Kanien’kéha language and culture at the heart of education.
Supporting Education in Kanehsatà:ke
As the Education Department of the Mohawk Council of Kanehsatà:ke, the Kanehsatà:ke Education Center (KEC) administers both schools of the community, Ratihén:te and Rotiwennakéhte, ensuring that education from early childhood through secondary is connected, culturally grounded, and academically strong.
Families looking for early childhood spaces, school registration, or program information are encouraged to visit the KEC website or contact the Education Center directly for details on eligibility, calendars, and support services.
Rotiwennakéhte Ionterihwaienhstáhkhwa
Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School
Rotiwennakéhte is Kanehsatà:ke’s community elementary school, offering language-rich education from Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school’s program integrates the Kanien’kéha language and cultural traditions with everyday learning, anchored in the Quebec Education Program objectives, for elementary education with a strong emphasis on holistic learning, cultural identity, and language.
- Trilingual language focus: Kanien’kéha, English, and French
- Small classes with individualized attention, learning experiences connected to real-world contexts – physical education, traditional music, and cross-curricular projects.
- Safe, nurturing school environment rooted in respect, and ntegration of cultural values, language, arts, and community knowledge and identity
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Ratihén:te Ionterihwaienhstáhkhwa
Ratihén:te High School
Ratihén:te High School serves students from Secondary 1 through Secondary 5 and follows the Quebec Education Program (MEES) while incorporating Kanien’kéha culture, language, and community values. Ratihén:te emphasizes academic excellence, cultural identity, and student success within a respectful and collaborative environment.
- Full secondary curriculum aligned with provincial standards
- Supportive learning environment and culturally responsive programming
- Services and supports for diverse learners
- Career and post-secondary guidance available through KEC
- Community partnerships and extra-curricular activities
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Ratihén:te High School
681-A Ste Philomene
Kanehsatà:ke, QC, J0N 1E0
Ratihente@kanesatake.ca
For information on renting the Ratihén:te High School gym, please consult the Community Space
Note: School closures are announced on CJAD 800 AM, CHOM 97.7 FM and Cogeco – The Beat 92.5 FM
Post-Secondary Support Program
KEC supports community members pursuing post-secondary studies through information, guidance, and administrative support related to recognized college, university, and training programs. Indigenous Services Canada’s Post Secondary Student Support Program aims to improve socio-economic outcomes for First Nations. This program supports Indigenous communities in providing eligible students with funding to access education opportunities at the post-secondary level. Funding support to eligible costs includes tuition fees, travel fees, required books and living allowances.
For new students looking to be funded by the program, a file must be opened with the Kanehsatà:ke Education Center. Details on eligibility, applications, funding, and deadlines are available on the KEC website.
Ratiwennenhá:wi
Kanien’kéha Adult Immersion Program
Ratiwennenhá:wi is a multi-year adult immersion program supported by the Culture and Language Center, designed to produce fluent Kanien’kéha speakers who can carry the language forward into the future as teachers, translators, curriculum developers, and community leaders.
Objectives
- Developing advanced Kanien’kéha fluency through immersion, cultural engagement, and continued practice.
- Growing the number of language speakers who can teach and expand language use within schools and broader community settings.
- Supporting graduates with pathways to employment using Kanien’kéha, strengthening community identity and cultural continuity .
Adult immersion programs in Indigenous language revitalization, like Ratiwennenhá:wi, are recognized as one of the most effective methods for producing second language speakers who can actively contribute to community language vitality.
