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Innu welcome first students into Innu-aimun immersion Kindergarten
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The Independent
Pauline Pokue’s daughter Antoinette during her first day of school at Sheshatshiu Innu School, Sept. 4, 2025.
Rich’s dreams have now come true as she is one of two Innu-aimun immersion Kindergarten teachers at Sheshatshiu Innu School with her own permanent classroom to welcome the next generation.
Pokue said it’s good to see the Innu-aimun immersion Kindergarten offered because many children only speak English and don’t have a strong connection to their language.
Snow said it’s just the beginning and now that the Kindergarten program is launched, Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education is preparing a Grade 1 Innu-aimun immersion program for next fall.
The Natuashish woman decided to go back after she had her two children, and is now one of the Innu-aimun immersion Kindergarten teachers in Natuashish.
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