Elsie Fabian School, the new Fort McKay First Nation School, is named after the late and memorable Elsie Fabian – a mother, grandmother, great grandmother who was engaged and passionate about education as the Chairperson of the Fort McKay Local School Board Committee and a member of the Northland School Division No. 61 Board of Trustees for over 25 years. It is our sincerest hope that her tenacity, commitment to life-long learning and her cultural and traditional connectedness will be a lesson and inspiration to many, while at the same time honouring her memory.
Foundational Values
The foundation of the Elsie Fabian School is engagement in teaching and learning, parents and community, culture and traditions, and a school environment based on the principles of love, responsibility, respect, listening, nurturing, relationships, humility and learning.
School Details
The final concept is based on the following parameters:
- Kindergarten to Grade 9 Facility
- Budget of thirty-million dollars
- Footprint of approximately 5,000 square meters
The Elsie Fabian School Will Have:
- Full-sized gymnasium
- Career and Technology Foundations Facilities
- Classrooms that foster learning
- Outdoor space for learning, sports and activities
The Elsie Fabian School Program Will Have:
- Alberta Education outcomes, land-based learning, Cree and Dene language instruction, and cultural revitalization
- Small class sizes to ensure that students receive exceptional instructional support
- Single grade classrooms
Now Recruiting For
School construction is set to be complete the Spring of 2022, with a grand opening planned for Fall 2022.
The Elsie Fabian School is looking for talented educators and staff who practice and believe that the welling being of the child is at the center of everything; this is the shared practice and belief of the Fort McKay elders, parents and community members.
The positions that will be available for September 2022 include:
- Food Service Operations
At Fort McKay, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we
give so much in return. In addition to your Competitive Salary, we’ll
shower you with perks, including:
- Comprehensive Health benefits package for Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company matched Pension Plan and Optional Tax-Free Savings Account
- A healthy work-life balance with an on-site fitness centre including free fitness classes
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development,
and volunteering within the community - Opportunity for affordable housing in the community and Northern Living Allowance