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Thank You! 2026 Back to School Donations

We wanted to say thank you to all donors as we return to another year providing schooling and supports to marginalized youth in Edmonton. Our wraparound programing is what keeps students on track, engaged, and in school. These are the areas that most donations fund. Wraparound supports are the set of on‑site and linked services that remove barriers to learning and provide life stability, delivered through a coordinated plan tailored to each youth. Our sincere thanks to all supporters for providing us with the financial resources to help Edmonton youth help themselves!

Dr. Noella Steinhauer - W Dry Goods and Gifts - $800 in Fabrics & Textiles

Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Noella Steinhauer of Edmonton's W Dry Goods and Gifts for an $800 donation of fabric, ribbon and other textiles to Kookum's Corner. This is the second contribution of materials that Dr. Steinhauer has made to our school's cultural room and we very much appreciate her support. Please consider supporting her business back by visiting it online https://wdrygoods.ca/ or in person  at W Dry Goods & Gifts, 9836 160 St. NW, Edmonton, AB. They are open Mon - Sat; 12:00 - 5:00pm.

Edmonton’s Spartan Controls Steps Up - Again!

Our thanks to Edmonton's Spartan Controls for their recent $1,000 donation to support students returning to Inner City High School this fall. This donation will be used for our wraparound programming, helping fund basic needs and daily stability supports. This includes funding for areas of care like our daily breakfast/lunch and snacks for students, and transportation support for youth, and other areas of need. Spartan's ongoing support has made a tangible difference in the lives of those who attend our school and within the larger Edmonton community. Much appreciated! 

Posted on September 5, 2026 by inner City Web Team and filed under Donors, School.

Celebrating our Edmonton Grad...

Congratulations Class of 2026!

Congratulations to our graduates on this major milestone! All your hard work and dedication have paid off and we’re all so proud of you! Here’s to a future filled with endless possibilities. All Other ICHS Students: keep shining, doing the work, and showing the community what you show us everyday. We know first-hand that your potential is unlimited.

Our 2026 Grads
(not in order) Leo Fontaine, Gracie Brady, Jay St-Jacques, Trevon Friesen-Glenn, Tanner Brighteyes, Kai LaPretre, Elliot Nickolson, Blue Wentzell, Latricia Lightning and Preston Ward.

Special Thanks To Our Supporters!

Our sincere thanks to Downtown Rotary Club of Edmonton for providing much needed financial support to create a memorable 2026 graduation. Additional thanks to Gregor’s Grads, Cinderella’s Closet and The Edmonton Food Bank for their longtime support of our graduation. Also thanks to the many individuals who support us with monthly donations via our website. This helps us provide crucial resources and supports and create opportunities for the youth, helping them overcome a variety of barriers to build a brighter future.

An School-Wide Effort & Celebration…

A lot of work went into the planning and execution of grad. Here are some photos that show some key things that led up to the big day. We cleaned up our sign - well, Heather did. Decorations were discussed and implemented. We were presented two cheques by Downtown Rotary! (Woohoo!) Tables were rented for the grad and the setup of a small stage took place. The main menu was planned by the kitchen and food brought in. Decorations were made. Flowers were arranged. Gifts for special guests were purchased. AV equipment was set up and tested. The 2026 grads also got a special lunch out, with Kelsey and Linda!

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The Grad Celebration

We were again honoured by the presence and contributions of Elders. This included Victor Gladue, who opened the ceremony with a prayer in Cree, and for the many Sweat Lodge Ceremonies over the year. Also Jackie Fiala, for her years of support for Inner City High School and Marjorie Wright for her continued contribution to school’s programming. A special thank you to Alicia and Audrey for their amazing food. Always a special thanks to Linda, or making the event happen. Finally, a shout out to Roxanne Blood and all our staff who helped youth create memories all year long by working on projects related to the grad.

Posted on July 2, 2026 by inner City Web Team and filed under School and tagged graduation.

School Music Funding Grant Successful!

We are very pleased to announce that teacher Matt Meeker was successful in his application for a MusiCounts grant for Inner City High School. MusiCounts supports Canadian music education with program grants for the purchase of instruments, equipment, and resources to make music education accessible, sustainable, and inclusive for youth nationwide. A grant of $16,017.70 was awarded to Inner City High School to help us upgrade our recording studios and set up instruments and equipment for our newly built second jam room. A very big thank you to MusiCounts for this transformative grant. These funds will have a lasting positive impact on the lives of many young people in our community.

Decked out — students and staff jam in one of Inner City’s jam rooms. Teacher Matt Meeker (third from right) submitted and was awarded a MusiCounts grant for the school.

Posted on October 14, 2025 by inner City Web Team and filed under School, Community Support.

Interested in Registering at Inner City High School This Fall?

If you are 15 to 19 years old*, you can register for classes starting on August 27, 2025. Before that time, you can add your name to our list and we’ll remind you about coming in and what you need.

Sign Up For A Reminder!

After August 27, come and see us at 11205 101 Street. If you have any questions on registration, you can contact the school at (780) 424-9425 or submit an inquiry on the Contact Form on our website.

STUDENTS 19 YEARS AND OLDER

Note: As of September 9, 2025, registering students aged *19 years old as of September 1, 2025 OR those applying for our Adult Education Program (aged 20-24 years as of September 1, 2025), will need to come to the school to meet with School Administrators Nikolai or Jen to discuss their registration and plans. If this seems like a reasonable registration that we can accomodate, we will set up an appointment for the registering student to complete an introductory meeting (intake). If the student has already completed an introductory meeting within the last 3 years, then we will discuss their application and either call them back to register with us or refer them to a different program.

*Remember our Registration Reminder Form lets you sign up so you are reminded what to bring on the first day of classes. Note: it does not register you. You have to do that in person with ID.

Group Home Worker & Case Workers

If a student has a Permanent Guardianship Order or a Delegation of Powers form they should bring that with them too. This is also true if a Mooshum, Kokum or Auntie are the student’s legal guardian - we need proof of that by way of documents.

Students

When you register, you need to bring documents that confirm:

  • your name, age and where you live

  • your Canadian citizenship

  • and you will need to sign or have some consent forms signed or returned to us.

Here’s the ID you need to Collect and Bring

If you do have identification, below are some examples of documents that you can use, so bring one of each of the three things that follow.

1.       Proof of your current address - 1 of these:

  • Driver’s License

  • Alberta ID

  • Utility Bill

  • Lease/Rental Agreement

  • Municipal Tax Bill

  • Banking or Credit Card Statements 

2.       Proof of your name/age - 1 of these:

  • Birth Certificate

  • Driver’s License

  • Alberta ID Card

3.       Proof of Canadian Citizenship - 1 of these:

  • Status / Treaty Card

  • Birth Certificate

  • Passport

  • Canadian Citizen Card or Certificate

  • Canadian Certificate of Live Birth

  • Permanent Resident Card

If you don’t have ID, we’ll help you get it!

Posted on July 19, 2025 by inner City Web Team and filed under School and tagged registration.

Pedagogy of Ahimsa: Peace and Social Justice in the Classroom

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““Ahimsa...means to not do harm in thought, word, or deed; it is based in the belief that all living beings are connected and that one should always make decisions based on the deepest love for all beings and the planet itself.””

Earlier in July some of our staff attended "Pedagogy of Ahimsa", a professional development workshop. This is the second year we have participated in this event. The three day workshop provided educators an opportunity to learn together about key Gandhian approaches that centered on using peace in education. The workshop was facilitated by Reva Joshee, associate professor emerita from OISE, University of Toronto and author on peace, diversity and policy.

As part of this, Inner City High School opened its doors and toured workshop participants through the school. On the tour, guests met and listened to staff and past students, hearing how their experiences at Inner City had impacted their personal lives and educational paths. The tour was led through the school by Joe Cloutier. At the end of the tour, Roxanne Blood and Joe were presented with khadi shawls made by the CESCI Women Power Group as a thank you and presented by Reva. (Khadi is a homespun cotton and shawls are given to elders and knowledge keepers for sharing their wisdom.)

Thanks to the event sponsors (International Gandhian Institute for Nonviolence and Peace Canada, the Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace Alberta and the Alberta Teachers Association) for including us in this important local learning opportunity. 

 

Posted on July 11, 2025 by inner City Web Team and filed under School and tagged Pedagogy.

Students: Spring Break Resources

Inner City High School will be closed March 24-28 for Spring Break. We will resume normal school hours on Monday, March 31, 2025. If you are experiencing crisis in the period that we are closed, please access these resources for support.

DISTRESS LINES

211 - community resources/information line – it will transfer you to any distress lines (24/7)
Outside of Edmonton, 780-482-INFO (4636) 

1-877-303-2642 = Mental Health Help Line

ALTERNATE CRISIS CONTACTS

Distress Centre 24/7 Line - 780-482-HELP - (4357) 
Or chat: https://edmonton.cmha.ca  

Kids Help Line - 1-800-668-6868 
or Text CONNECT to 686868 

FNMI Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7) - 1-855-242-3310 
or chat https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/ 

Canada Suicide Prevention Service (French/English)   
Text:   9-8-8 
Chat:   www.988.ca 

Phone counselling (Through Kids Help Phone)
1-888-668-6910 

EMERGENCY CONTACTS
The following services and resources are available when you need help urgently:  
9-1-1 (request mental health professionals), or walk into Emergency Dept of Hospital

ACCESS 24/7 (18+) Urgent Support:  
Call: 780-424-2424 
Walk-in: *NEW LOCATION* Edmonton Community Health Hub North at 13211 Fort Rd NW 

ACCESS Open Minds Walk-in clinic (ages 16-25) 
Monday - Friday 12PM-5PM
6th floor, 9942 108 Street 

 

Posted on March 21, 2025 by inner City Web Team and filed under School and tagged Crisis Supports.