Iinii Insights
Sweetgrass known as Sipatsimo in Blackfoot and Wihkes in Cree, is a sacred plant, deeply rooted in Indigenous ceremony and tradition. Often called the “hair of Mother Earth,” sweetgrass symbolizes kindness and is braided, dried, and burned during smudging to purify spaces and invite positivity.
The gentle, sweet-smelling smoke carries our intentions to the Creator — Ihtsi-pai-tapi-yopa in Blackfoot and into the spirit world, where the smoke takes over the words and delivers their intention. As a sacred medicine, sweetgrass must always be treated with respect. In addition to its ceremonial use, it is valued for its medicinal properties and is also used in traditional crafts.
At NLC this Week...
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Mon. June 8 | MRU Nurses K-2 Swimming Lessons |
Tues. June 9 | MRU Nurses K-2 Swimming Lessons |
Wed. June 10 | MRU Nurses K-2 Swimming Lessons |
Thurs. June 11 | K-2 Swimming Lessons |
Fri. June 12 | Early Dismissal |
Looking Forward | 16- Elder Visit 19- Transition Ceremony 22- Kinder Field Trip- Telus Spark 23- Grade1 Field Trip- Zoo 23- Grade 2 Field Trip-Land of Dreams 24- Grade 2 Field Trip- Heritage Park 25- Niipo Camp Games- Sports Day |
Nutrition Plan
MON | Breakfast: Cereal and milk, fruit, cheese Lunch: Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids lunches |
TUE | Breakfast: Muffins, Hardboiled Eggs, fruit Lunch: Soup, Grilled Sandwiches, fruit & veggies |
WED | Breakfast: Yogurt, Nutrigrain Bars, fruit cups, fruit Lunch: Mac n’ Cheese, veggies & fruit |
THUR | Breakfast: Pan Granola bars, yogurt, cheese, fruit Lunch: Soup, Toasted buns, fruit & veggies |
FRI | Breakfast: yogurt & granola parfaits, banana bread, fruit |
Kindergarten to Grade 2 Swimming Lessons – June 8–11, 2026
Students will take part in the Swim to Survive program at Bob Bahan Aquatic Centre as part of our PE and Wellness learning. Each class will travel by bus with teachers and volunteers.
- Daily Schedule - Depart school 9:00am, Lesson times (by grade): 9:30–12:00, Return to school: 12:15 PM
- Forms Required - Please return the Consent & Acknowledgement of Risk and Swim Ability forms as soon as possible.
- What to Bring - Swimsuit, towel, and a plastic bag. Towels and suits can stay at school during the program and will be dried daily.
Transition Ceremony | SAVE THE DATE
All Student Transition Ceremony on Friday, June 19. This special event celebrates and acknowledges the progression of our students as they complete a year of learning and move forward to the next grade. The ceremony holds great significance as it recognizes each step in the students' educational journeys and honours their growth and achievements. Additionally, this ceremony holds particular significance for our grade 2 students who are graduating from NLC.
Guest Information: Due to fire code regulations, each student can bring at most two guests. Families can request additional guests to be added to a waitlist.
Field Trips
June is Field Trip Month at Niitsitapi Learning Centre!
Learning is taking us beyond the classroom this month as students explore, discover, and connect through exciting field trip experiences!
📍 Kindergarten – TELUS Spark Science Centre
🦁 Grade 1 – Calgary Zoo
🚂 Grade 2 – Heritage Park
These experiences help bring learning to life through hands-on exploration, curiosity, and fun. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn in our community and create lasting memories together.
Watch for permission forms and trip information coming home soon.
We can't wait for a month full of adventure, discovery, and learning! ✨