Aboriginal Head Start Edmonton · Treaty 6

Locations

Our head office & three sites

Every site delivers the same program: a positive, fun, stimulating and respectful learning environment where children learn through play. Free bussing is provided to families living within site-specific boundaries.

Head Office St. Pius X St. Francis Our Lady of Peace

Head Office · St. Basil School

Our leadership team

Our team is dedicated to supporting the vision, values and cultural foundation of our Cree Aboriginal Head Start program. Each member brings experience in early childhood education, leadership and community engagement. Rooted in Cree teachings and guided by collaboration, we work to ensure a safe, nurturing and culturally grounded environment where children, families and staff can thrive.

  • Mel Nollski

    Mel Nollski

    Executive Director

  • Tracie Anderson

    Tracie Anderson

    Program Manager

  • Nina Lawrence

    Nina Lawrence

    Family Support Manager

  • Barry Bradley

    Barry Bradley

    Transportation Manager

Meet our office team

  • Andrea Myers

    Finance Manager · 780-919-7907

  • April Prescott

    Alberta Education Consultant

  • Felice Gladue

    Cultural Coordinator · Ext. 116

  • LeeAnne White

    Culture Support · Ext. 117

  • Corrie Pusch

    Office Administrator · Ext. 109

  • Retelle Poitras

    Program Liaison · Ext. 115

  • Joanne Gaudet

    Child Development Aide · Ext. 119

  • Paula Girard

    Occupational Therapist

  • Alaina Sadowski & Stephanie Trussell

    Speech Language Pathologists

10210 – 115th Avenue
St. Basil School, Edmonton AB T5G 0L8
780-640-9799
General inquiries
info@amiskwaciy.ca
Email
Mon – Fri · 8:15 am – 4:15 pm
Main office hours
A young girl in red jingle-dress regalia with a beaded breastplate, smiling at a powwow

Site 1

St. Pius X Site

Located in the St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School.

12214 – 128th Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5L 1C5 (opens Google Maps in a new tab)

780-477-1596 · hsstp@amiskwaciy.ca

Meet our staff

  • Teacher Kristy Hawes
  • Educational Assistants Francine Moosomin · Jamie Wanuch
  • Family Support Worker Nina Lawrence
  • Home Educator Shauna LaBoucane
  • Bus Driver Karen Hill
A young hoop dancer in feathered regalia reaching upward with a hoop, outdoors on grass

Site 2

St. Francis Site

Located in the St. Francis Center, Bosco Foundation Building.

6770 – 129th Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5C 1V7 (opens Google Maps in a new tab)

780-448-9632 · hsstf@amiskwaciy.ca

Meet our staff

  • Teacher Dionne Long
  • Educational Assistants Carol Moores · Cheyenne Morley · Myrna Shingoose
  • Family Support Workers Braelyn Baptiste · Maddison Cook-Vaters
  • Home Educator Jackie Campbell
  • Bus Drivers Huda Mohammed · Melissa Chomiak
A young boy in a feathered headdress and beaded breastplate at a powwow

Site 3

Our Lady of Peace Site

Located in the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary School.

15911 – 110th Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5P 1G2 (opens Google Maps in a new tab)

780-930-4215 · hsolop@amiskwaciy.ca

Meet our staff

  • Teacher Landon Massey
  • Educational Assistants Nasra Jimale · Caylee Forsyth
  • Family Support Worker Trish Riddell
  • Home Educator Sara Morris
  • Bus Driver Roxanne Scheu
September – June
Program operates
Kihew 🦅 Tue/Thu · Muskwa 🐻 Wed/Fri
Classes
9:00 am – 3:05 pm
Class times
2 snacks + warm lunch
Provided daily

Site photography by Bert Crowfoot™