At Nelnah Bessie John School
We value family,
community and
cultural ties.
We acknowledge that we live and learn on the traditional territory of the White River First Nation.
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Growth Plan
At Nelnah Bessie John School, we believe in connection to culture and community.
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Literacy
NBJS works to improve literacy outcomes through the use of science-based reading strategies and culturally inclusive approaches. We value play as part of literacy development.
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Numeracy
At NBJS, numeracy is delivered in a targeted, comprehensive, and culturally-inclusive way. We value play as part of numeracy development.
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Whole child
At NBJS, we believe in a holistic approach to learning. Our staff are informed by current literature on neuroscience and its influence on learning, emotions, and the body. We focus on our learners' strengths, abilities, and interests, thereby creating a safe space in which they can learn, grow, and thrive.
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Land & language
We lift up cultural practices, traditional languages, and on the land learning at NBJS. We listen to and learn from our elders.
A word from our Principal
Together, we can all
grow and come together as a family and community.
My name is Heidi Warren. My parents are Beatrice and Bill Warren, both educators for over 40 years each. Tetlit' Zheh (Fort McPherson) NWT is where I spent the early years of my life, from age 4 - 10 and I have lived on a variety of traditional territories around north and eastern Canada.
I currently have the honour of living on the traditional territory of the White River First Nation in Beaver Creek. I am the principal as well as the primary.
My name is Heidi Warren. My parents are Beatrice and Bill Warren, both educators for over 40 years each. Tetlit' Zheh (Fort McPherson) NWT is where I spent the early years of my life, from age 4 - 10 and I have lived on a variety of traditional territories around north and eastern Canada.
I currently have the honour of living on the traditional territory of the White River First Nation in Beaver Creek. I am the principal as well as the primary
Ms. Heidi Warren
Principal, Nelnah Bessie John School
Meet our outstanding staff
Heidi Warren
Principal
Jolenda Benjamin
Language Teacher
Remy Rodden
Teacher
Ruth Johnny
Land & Language Connector
Hilary Messer-Barrow
Educational Assistant and Admin Assistant
School Calendar
NBJS Calendar
Our calendar is structured to reflect cultural ways of knowing and doing.
The school year starts in early August and we have multiple extended breaks throughout the year to to spend time with their families while engaged in cultural activities.
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