Piitoayis (Eagle Lodge) Family School

Piitoayis (Eagle Lodge) Family School At Piitoayis Family School we strive to Honour Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and seeing in all that we do. Oki, Tansi, Hello! through an Aboriginal lens.

Piitoayis Family School (Est. 2002) is a Kindergarten to Grade 6 Program of Choice that teaches the Alberta Education Programs of Study through a diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences. Our name, Piitoayis (pronounced bee-doe-yeez) translates into “Eagle Lodge” in the Blackfoot language and was named by five Elders (Mark Wolfleg (Siksika), Russel Big Crow (Tsuu T’

ina), Freddy Snow (Tsuu T’ina), Olive Manitopyes (Cree Nation), and John Snow (Morley)). Historically and traditionally, we are situated in Blackfoot territory; therefore, we recognize and respect this by having a Blackfoot name. Our name, Piitoayis (Eagle Lodge) recognizes the spiritual significance of the “eagle” to most Aboriginal people as a symbol of love, and “lodge” recognizes the school as a gathering place for families and cultural ceremonies. Our Eagle Lodge Family School is open to all learners (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) in grades K-6 who want to learn about writing, math, science etc. At Piitoayis Family School, we welcome each day by honouring our people and land by standing proudly during Ka Kanada (Oh Canada in Cree) and a Blackfoot Flag Song. A traditional smudge with sage and a classroom talking circle also takes place each day. We offer Blackfoot and Cree language learning, dancing (pow wow and jigging), drumming, singing and cultural arts. We have Elders in our school on a regular basis to lead ceremonies and provide our students, staff and families with opportunities to learn through their traditional wisdom and stories.

03/01/2019

No school today!
Enjoy your weekend!!

‪A beautiful day for land based learning! PFS G1/2 students spent the day at Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Park
02/28/2019

‪A beautiful day for land based learning! PFS G1/2 students spent the day at Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Park

PFS Pink Shirt Day Assembly! Thank you to the G.1/2 team for a entertaining and fun assembly!!!
02/28/2019

PFS Pink Shirt Day Assembly! Thank you to the G.1/2 team for a entertaining and fun assembly!!!

It’s Pink Shirt Day at PFS! PFS students and staff stand in kindness
02/27/2019

It’s Pink Shirt Day at PFS! PFS students and staff stand in kindness

G.4/5 students had an opportunity to explore STEM topics in an Escape Room activity. Thank you Brennan Oyeung and friend...
02/25/2019

G.4/5 students had an opportunity to explore STEM topics in an Escape Room activity. Thank you Brennan Oyeung and friends for sharing your knowledge and love of STEM!
Special thank you to Shell Canada for sponsoring the event and the donation of STEM learning games, robots, and toys!

Iikiinayookaa in ceremony today. Prayers for students, families, and staff.
02/23/2019

Iikiinayookaa in ceremony today. Prayers for students, families, and staff.

Congratulations Brigette Lacquette 2019 Indspire Award recipient for Sport!
02/23/2019

Congratulations Brigette Lacquette 2019 Indspire Award recipient for Sport!

Mr Devin and his gym classes out snowshoeing today! It was a great day at PFS 😎🌞
02/23/2019

Mr Devin and his gym classes out snowshoeing today! It was a great day at PFS 😎🌞

PFS 3rd Annual Round Dance - Parents and Guardians please RSVP by calling the school
02/20/2019

PFS 3rd Annual Round Dance - Parents and Guardians please RSVP by calling the school

02/18/2019

Happy Family Day PFS students, families, & staff!

PFS staff, students and drum group said Kitaikitamatsin (we’ll see you soon) to Ms Laurie. We send her with blessings fo...
02/16/2019

PFS staff, students and drum group said Kitaikitamatsin (we’ll see you soon) to Ms Laurie. We send her with blessings for a great year at Acadia School!

CCTCA 2019 A day of learning, laughter, and good company
02/14/2019

CCTCA 2019 A day of learning, laughter, and good company

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1921/9th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G0V3

Opening Hours

Monday 8:40am - 3:05pm
Tuesday 8:40am - 3:05pm
Wednesday 8:40am - 3:05pm
Thursday 8:40am - 3:05pm
Friday 8:40am - 3:05pm

Telephone

+14037777860

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