Chief Julian Yendo School in Pedzéh Kı̨

Our community of Pedzéh Kı̨ and our School

Chief Julian Yendo School (CJYS) is a JK- Grade 9 school in the scenic community of Wrigley. CJYS has 21 students in multi-graded classrooms with five staff members. CJYS hosts several community feasts throughout the year. CJYS hosts weekly movie nights and provides community access to the school’s fitness room. All students receive daily instruction in Dene Zhatie and participate in traditional arts and crafts classes. In partnership with Pehdzeh Ki First Nation, CJYS participates in the Annual Moccasin Spring Carnival and culture camps and CJYS provides monthly beverage container recyclable depot service to the community. Each year, students from CJYS very much look forward to and participate in The Annual Jasper/ Edmonton Snowboard trip as well as the Track and Field Championships in Hay River. Students very much enjoy school and participate in the various daily learning activities. At CJYS, we are committed to helping all students achieve their goals.

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Mary Ayornu 

Priscilla Moses 

Priscilla is in her first year as an Indigenous Language Teacher, working primarily with students in JK-9 at Chief Julian Yendo School. Prior to this position, Priscilla spent almost 7 years as a Dene Zhatie substitute teacher. One of her favorite successes as a language teacher was organizing cultural camps, where she collaborates with traditional knowledge keepers in providing cultural activities that are relevant and engaging for students. Priscilla had some training at Aurora College as a Home Care Aid after which she worked with different organizations to take care of vulnerable and infirm individuals. Committed to sharing her passion for culture and health, Priscilla also teaches students how to respect their tradition, using the Dene Laws as a guide.  

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Fiddler Taining

RNCP

Xavier at camp shooting with catapult