About

Our school supports students during a critical stage of their education, helping them grow academically, culturally, and personally as they prepare for life beyond high school.

We provide secondary education aligned with the Manitoba provincial curriculum, ensuring students earn recognized credits while integrating Ansininew culture, and traditional knowledge into daily learning.

Our approach recognizes the importance of strong academic preparation alongside cultural identity, confidence, and community responsibility.

Garden Hill Anisininew Nation High School is an important part of community life. We work closely with families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners to create a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to set goals, build leadership skills, and see themselves as future contributors to their Nation.

With support from Manitoba First Nations SchoolNet (MFNS) and the Manitoba First Nations Education Resuorce Centre (MFNERC) and others, we offer resources, cultural programs, and technology to strengthen learning.

Located within the Garden Hill community, Garden Hill Anisininew Nation High School serves as both an academic institution and a gathering place for community activities. Our school includes classrooms for core academic subjects, spaces for cultural programming, technology supported learning areas, and facilities for physical education, athletics, and recreation.

• Grades We Serve: High School
• Language of Instruction: English, with Anisinimowin - Island Lake Native Dialect and cultural learning integrated throughout the school
• Community Served: Garden Hill Anisininew Nation, Island Lake, Manitoba. (Island Lake region comprises 4 different communities: St. Theresa Point, Garden Hill, Red Sucker Lake, and Wassagamack)

Helping Our Students Succeed

Our learning environments encourage independence, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students are supported by dedicated educators who help them develop academic skills, life skills, and personal responsibility. Elders and Knowledge Keepers contribute to learning by sharing teachings, stories, and cultural perspectives that help students stay grounded in their Ansininew identity while preparing for future opportunities.