Vision
The Alexander First Nation Education provides holistic, quality education for lifelong learning founded on community, culture and language with a worldview to build esteemed future Leaders.
Mission
The Alexander First Nation Education is committed to foster and deliver educational opportunities in an environment based on the values of the community.
Guiding Values
The Alexander First Nation Education is committed to providing services in an honest and respectful manner to promote and preserve cultural pride.
Mandate
The Alexander First Nation Education plans, develops and delivers quality programs and services for success based learning on language and culture, in a safe and healthy environment.
Our Partners
Yellowhead Tribal College (YTC)
Our Post-Secondary Education Partner
Our post-secondary program is affiliated with the Yellowhead Tribal Council Education Department that provides students with education, administration and career support services.
Any students interested may call YTC directly (780-484-0303) or visit their website by clicking the logo on the bottom of this page.
Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta (YONA)
In partnership with the Edmonton City Orchestra, we offer additional music programming for elementary students. Our children have the opportunity to perform at the Windspear multiple times a year.
Provincial Schools
AFNE has tuition agreements with the Greater St. Albert and Sturgeon School Division; this allows students from Alexander First Nation to attend school off the reserve. A waiting list is in place for students residing on-reserve who wish to attend school off-reserve.
Apple School
Kipohtakaw Education Centre partners with APPLE Schools to create a sustainable healthy school community. APPLE Schools is an innovative school-focused health promotion initiative proven to make a difference in schools. It impacts the lives of more than 20,000 students annually in schools across Western Canada by improving their healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health habits. Visit appleschools.ca to learn more.
Treaty 6 Acknowledgement Day | 150 Years of Treaty 6
This year marks the 150th year commemoration of Treaty No. 6 (1876–2026).
Kipohtakaw Education Centre invites families and community members to join us on Wednesday, September 9 as we come together to acknowledge Treaty 6 and recognize this important milestone.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
10:40 AM – 11:30 AM
Kipohtakaw Education Centre – In front of the Flag Pole
The morning will include an Elder’s prayer, flag raising and Flag Song, Treaty Day remarks from Cory Arcand and Chief & Council, and closing remarks.
As we commemorate 150 years since the signing of Treaty No. 6, we encourage our students, families and community to come together to learn, remember and acknowledge the importance of Treaty.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Please see the poster for full details.
