Our Partnerships
Henry Coaster Memorial School works with key partners to provide comprehensive education, support services, and enrichment opportunities for our students and community.
Strong partnerships are foundational to the success of our school. Through collaboration with regional education organizations, service providers, and community partners, we ensure our students have access to the best possible learning experiences and support.
— Our Key Foundational Partners
Matawa Education
Matawa First Nations Management is a tribal council representing nine Ojibwe and Cree First Nations in Northern Ontario, including Marten Falls First Nation. The Matawa Education Department is dedicated to supporting schools across Matawa communities through advisory services, educational programs, and resources that promote culturally relevant education.
Matawa Education provides Henry Coaster Memorial School with comprehensive support including literacy and numeracy resources, mental health services, cultural education programming, and school success planning. This partnership ensures our students benefit from a network of Indigenous education expertise while maintaining strong connections to our community's values and traditions.
Key Services:
- School advisory and support services
- Language revitalization initiatives
- Professional development for educators
- Post-secondary pathway support
Anishinaabeg Animiikii Bimaadiziwin
Culture, Identity & Community Learning
Anishinaabeg Animiikii Bimaadiziwin supports Henry Coaster Memorial School through culturally grounded learning led by Orville Councillor and David Samard. Students participate in drumming, storytelling, and the foundations of traditional dance, while also learning through visits from guest hoop dancers, youth performers, and flute players. This partnership creates meaningful opportunities for students to connect with Anishinaabe culture, identity, and artistic expression through lived, hands-on experiences rooted in community knowledge.
— Education Partners
Greenfield Learning
Literacy & Numeracy Support
Greenfield Learning supports Henry Coaster Memorial School through evidence-based digital learning programs that strengthen foundational skills in reading and math. Their primary supports include Lexia Core5 Reading, which provides structured literacy instruction in phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, and Symphony Math, a visual and concept-based math program that builds strong number sense and problem-solving skills. These tools allow learning to be personalized for each student while providing teachers with data to guide instruction and targeted support.
Connected North
Live Learning Beyond the Community
Connected North brings live, interactive learning experiences into the classroom through two-way video technology. This partnership connects students with Indigenous mentors, role models, and experts, giving them access to learning opportunities that may not be available locally. Sessions are engaging, culturally relevant, and designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a broader sense of possibility while supporting student well-being and engagement.
— Support Service Partners
Anderson Therapy Services
Student Development & Well-Being
Anderson Therapy Services partners with schools to provide professional allied-health supports that promote student development and well-being. Their services may include speech and language supports, developmental and social-emotional interventions, and collaborative work with educators and families. Designed with northern and remote communities in mind, these supports help students build communication skills, confidence, and strategies for success both in and out of the classroom.
Creative Therapy Services
Partnership information coming soon.
What to include:
- Types of therapy offered
- Wellness support
- Mental health services
— Cultural & Arts Partners
Barn Owl Music
Partnership information coming soon.
What to include:
- Music education program
- How it enriches student learning
School Contact: Felipe
— Community Partners
Marten Falls First Nation
Henry Coaster Memorial School proudly serves the Marten Falls First Nation community. Our school works in close partnership with the community to ensure education reflects local values, traditions, and priorities.
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Interested in partnering with Henry Coaster Memorial School? We welcome organizations that share our commitment to Indigenous education and student success.