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The Naskapi Education Committee was created under the Northeastern Quebec Agreement. For about 40 years, its members have been responsible for making key decisions about how best to make use of the budget granted for the purposes of supporting the education of Naskapi beneficiaries.
James Chescappio Memorial Learning Centre
The James Chescappio Memorial Learning Centre (JCMLC) is housed near Jimmy Sandy Memorial School in Kawawachikamach. After being closed for over a year, it reopened in the end of summer 2020 with two new teachers. Adult education courses are offered there, and the teachers are available to help students who wish to complete their Adult General Education. Since JCMLS follows the Québec ministry of education programs, additional information about adult education can be found here.
Adult education
In addition to providing adult education opportunities through the JCMLC in Kawawachikamach, the NEC also provides funding, under certain circumstances, for students to pursue their adult education courses at other educational institutions.
If you are interested in knowing more, please contact one of the counsellors in academic training, reachable under contact.
Vocational Training
Vocational training opportunities are a priority for the NEC. Too often, students have had to travel out of the community to get training for needs that we have in the community. We are going to be focusing on this, and hope to start offering programs in the community based on what the community needs.
Post-secondary studies
The NEC has supported numerous Naskapi beneficiaries in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. Our students have gone on to college and university in Québec, Ontario and as far away as British Columbia and South Dakota. Wherever your academic interests bring you, we are prepared to provide the best support possible.
Among other things, we can put prospective students in touch with past students so that you can discuss the experiences… and challenges… that students have had to deal with during their studies.
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Are you a student who will be finishing your studies soon at Jimmy Sandy Memorial School or another school?
Have you been thinking about what the next chapter in your life might be?
Maybe you left school a while ago and are thinking about returning to complete a program of study or get a qualification?
Latest news + upcoming events
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More from the Penn Museum
The Penn Museum’s beautiful publication, Expedition, published a second article about the visit of our JSMS students in March 2020. A PDF version…
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Community-based needs assessment to Naskapi beneficiaries
After many months of discussion, the NEC is collaborating with the Nation to bring a community-based needs assessment to Naskapi…
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Naskapi Land-Based Knowledge Day at Iron Arm
In September, we again held a one-day activity at Iron Arm with staff and community members. As part of the integration activities to help non…
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Reopening of the James Chescappio Memorial Learning Centre
After over a year, the JCMLC finally reopened with dynamic new teachers and a keen desire to sustain the momentum of adult learning. Our greatest…
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How to manage a budget workshop
Former JSMS teacher, Kasi Viaud, offered a sensational workshop on how to manage a budget. She provided fantastic resources, answered all sorts of…
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