Our thanks to Goota, an Inuk woman from northern Canada, who visited the school yesterday. She led a hands-on presentation in the gym, sharing about her people's Inuit culture and their traditional foods, speaking to both students and staff. Goota was born in Kinngait (Cape Dorset) Nunavut. Her early childhood was spent in a modern Inuit settlement during the winters and in a traditional camp during the summers. She is now an urban Inuk, living in Alberta for the past 30 years yet she stays connected to her Inuit culture through frequent visits to her home community. Excellent presentation! Our thanks to the Canadian Native Friendship Centre for helping us connect with Goota!
Push-Up Challenge Completed!
In February, some students at Inner City High School participate in our first Push-Up Challenge. Our Phys Ed teachers worked with participants to help them stay motivated and have fun. The Push-Up Challenge was a unique and fun way for our school to foster better mental health and wellbeing through physical activity, connection and bite-sized mental health facts.
Derek (left) and Francis (right) kick off the month’s challenge with prizes in the gym.
We awarded prizes to 2 student winners of the 'Push Up Challenge'. Connor (pictured) won the Toes Push-Up category with 650 pushups, and Shirley won in the Knee Push-Up category with 124 pushups. Both students won prizes that were handed out by Derek.
Cirque du Soleil Provides Free Tickets to School
Our thanks to Cirque du Soleil for providing 45 complimentary tickets to “Crystal” at Rogers Place, in Edmonton, on February 26, 2025. It was our largest after-school outing in recent memory. The evening started with pizza and basketball in the gym and then it was off to the show. Rave reviews of the production came in by those that attended. Great night out!
Lewis Cardinal Shares Learnings & Beliefs with Students
Students and staff listen to Lewis Cardinal speak in the school gym.
Lewis Cardinal visited Inner City High School last week and spoke to an all-school assembly in the gym. Lewis is Woodland Cree from the Sucker Creek Cree First Nation in Treaty No. 8 and has had a long connection with us. In our early days, he was instrumental in assisting the school develop and progress at a time when it was at a crossroads.
From that experience, he shares a friendship with Joe Cloutier, one of our founders and our Director of Education. Lewis also grew up in the inner city not far from Inner City High. Like Joe, Lewis has dedicated his life’s work to creating and maintaining connections and relationships that cross cultural divides. Lewis's professional work has mirrored his personal vision of a socially just and responsive society. Currently, Lewis is Senior Advisor for the Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Centre and “kihcihkaw askî–Sacred Land” in Edmonton. It is Canada’s first urban Indigenous ceremony grounds.
He spoke to students and staff about his remarkable life, his learnings, and his beliefs.
We were grateful for having him visit and share his time and words with us.
Joe Cloutier (Left) and Lewis Cardinal at Inner City High School on February 19, 2025.
Students Tour MacEwan University
Grade 12s Visit MacEwan University…
Last week, a group of our grade 12 students had a private tour of the MacEwan campus with Inner City staff members Kelsey and Tanys. The youth saw the campus and learned about the services and unique things that MacEwan has to offer. After the main tour, the group had a look at the university's Indigenous centre, 'kihêw waciston'. Students met Jaycee (one of the Indigenous student advisors) who explained the various programs they provide to make the transition from high school to university a bit easier. We will be doing other school tours in the next few months, including U of A and NAIT!
Register For High School Classes in Semester 2A!
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.
February’s registration for Semester 2A is in-person. Starting Monday, February 3, 2025, you can drop in and register from 9 AM until 2 PM Monday to Thursday, and 9 AM until 12:10 PM on Fridays. Registration does not take place on holidays and school closure dates.
If you are between 15 and 19 years of age, come and see us at 11205 101 Street.
(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.)
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.
If you do have identification, below are some examples of documents that you can use, so bring one of the three things that follow.
1. Proof of your current address:
Driver’s License
Alberta ID
Utility Bill
Lease/Rental Agreement
Municipal Tax Bill
Banking or Credit Card Statements
2. Proof of your name/age:
Birth Certificate
Driver’s License
Alberta ID Card
3. Proof of Canadian Citizenship:
Status / Treaty Card
Birth Certificate
Passport
Canadian Citizen Card or Certificate
Canadian Certificate of Live Birth
Permanent Resident Card
Our school calendar lists all the important dates for the upcoming school year and holidays.
Again, if you have any questions on registration, you can contact the school at (780) 424-9425 or submit an inquiry on the Contact Form of our website.