Janay’s long and winding road

Oct 21, 2020 | News

Originally from Sandy Bay Reserve, Janay had to grow up quickly. Under the care of her great grandmother at two years of age, she was put into the system after her great grandmother passed away when Janay was 11-years-old. She had brief placements during that time...

Jacob gains new outlook on learning and life

May 7, 2020 | News

Jacob is unlike any ordinary youth, and it was his uniqueness that made it difficult to fit into the public school system. The resulting inner turmoil caused him to lash out and make some poor choices and soon after Jacob came to Marymound School from the Seven Oaks...

Marymound School enabled student to play to strengths

Apr 15, 2020 | News

In 2017, concerned parents Chad and Lana Taylor spoke with the principal of Marymound about their son Ashtyn who was struggling with behavioural and learning issues in the public school system due to his autism. They were instructed to follow the process in place...

Different paths to learning

Nov 29, 2019 | News

Marymound has created a specialized learning centre called Pathways on Henderson Highway in Winnipeg that provides support for Marymound School students to make easier transitions in a setting that encourages goal-focused learning and planning. “We recognized that a...

Nimaskawizii: I am Strong- Women’s Empowerment & Leadership Program

Nov 13, 2019 | News

The Marymound Cultural Department is offering a 16-week training program led by Gert Johnson and Chantal St. Germaine for girls and young women. Made possible by a generous grant from Justice Canada, the 16-week training program is based on the seven sacred teachings...

Her next move is stability

Nov 12, 2019 | News

Carlene Flett lived in Lac du Bonnet until she was three-years-old, when her parents separated. Her Mom then moved to Winnipeg with Carlene and her three siblings. Her parents faced some difficult times and Carlene was placed in the foster care system at the age of...