Overview of the Program

Kiskinohamatowin is the Mushkegowuk/Swampy Cree translation meaning: To get educated by "Learning from Each other". It is a partnership between the Timmins Native Friendship Centre, Timmins High and Vocational School, District School Board of Ontario North East, Ministry of Education and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres. Kiskinohamatowin is a full time alternative high school program that includes individual independent learning, as well as teacher led courses.

Our Vision

• To provide a comfortable environment that is sensitive to the needs of our students.
• Students have an opportunity to learn in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.
• Offer a culture-based setting in all areas of life.
• Focus on emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual balance, so that each student can become an active member in the community and obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.