Established in 2003 to serve the four bands of the Maskwacis Cree Nation between Wetaskiwin and Ponoka, Mamawi Atosketan Native School (MANS) is a successful, NAD-accredited Seventh-day Adventist school. We're a violence-free learning community that integrates proven practices of physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being into each day in a distinctly Cree environment.
Mamawi Atosketan—which means "Working Together" in Cree—has become a living reality for our school families. Mutual respect, coupled with innovative thinking and an attitude of partnership, has produced a new generation of parents and students engaged in the day-to-day process of education. Parents see the changes in the lives of their children: they see learners who feel safe, who grow in confidence, who are eager to get to school and enthusiastic about what happens there.
“I want a good future, and Mamawi Atosketan really gives me that hope.”
–Krista, MANS student
Additional links on this topic:
MANS Videos - Learn about our school and students in these exciting videos.
For current news and more, visit www.mans1.ca
Grand Opening Photo Report - September 28, 2018
Read The History of MANS 1990-2004
by Linda Calderbank
The Bridge Campaign Archive:
The decision to build a high school at MANS transformed the lives of students and families, but it also transformed our Conference. Follow our adventure in faith as it unfolded in Adventist print.
The Bridge Campaign Newsletters
Principals:
2021 - Present Michael Willing
2023 - 2024 Kim Harrington (Acting Principal)
2023 (September) Roxanne McPherson (Acting Principal)
2010 - 2021 Gail Wilton
2004 - 2010 Julie Hodder
1997 - 1999 Linda Nawalkowski
1996 - 1997 Juanita Neal Teranski
1995 - 1996 Bob Spratt
1990 - 1995 and 1999 - 2004 Linda Calderbank
1987 - 1989 Paul Dara
1985 - 1987 Grace Dara
1984 - 1985 Sandi Kiehlbach Toms