Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Board of Education

Keewaytinook Okimakanak, which means Northern Chiefs in Oji-Cree, is a non-political Chiefs Council serving Fort Severn, Keewaywin, Deer Lake, North Spirit Lake, Poplar Hill, and McDowell Lake First Nations. Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE) is mandated by the leadership of those communities to coordinate their educational programming.

Moving Education Forward

ᓂᑲᐣ ᐁᓯᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑭᐢᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑫᐃᐧᐣ

about kobe

KOBE supports the schools, their teachers and the students of the KO communities. The purpose of KOBE is to guide the next generations and give them the tools they need to not only succeed but to flourish.

corporate services

The Corporate Services Division at KOBE encompasses several vital departments, each playing a distinct role in supporting and advancing the organization’s mission.

k-12 community Based education

We understand that each student’s journey is unique, and our team provides tailored support to ensure their success. From academic assistance to personal development guidance, we stand by our students every step of the way.

Student and Academic Support Services

The Student and Academic Support Services team administer off-reserve secondary education and support services for students from the six KO communities.

keewaytinook internet high school

KiHS is an asynchronous online high school serving First Nation communities in Northern Ontario. In line with KOBE’s mandate, KiHS supports the six KO communities.

Honouring Our Stories

The Honouring Our Stories project initiative was formulated to gain better insight and understanding of the culture and knowledge base of First Nations people for education. 

About KOBE

Keewaytinook Okimakanak, which means Northern Chiefs in Oji-Cree, is a non-political Chiefs Council serving Fort Severn, Keewaywin, Deer Lake, North Spirit Lake, Poplar Hill, and McDowell Lake First Nations. Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE) is mandated by the leadership of those communities to coordinate their educational programming.

KOBE is committed to seeing the growth of educational programs and services in these communities and weaving each community’s diverse and rich history and traditions into all its academic planning while continuously “Moving Education Forward.” KOBE continues to look for opportunities to improve and enhance programs and services offered through various departments that support staff and students in the Keewaytinook Okimakanak schools.

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Latest posts

  • Try to Know

    The latest collab between KNET and KOBE is a poster project that features the teaching Kakwe Kikentan, Try to Know. The teaching means that Elders never tell you what to […]

  • Speech and Language with Moe the Mouse®

    Hi everyone! This is our friend; his name is Moe. Moe is a mouse, and this year he’s travelling back to the KO communities, with his house! You may have […]

  • Epic Moose Hunts at the KOBE Camp!

    David Mathews, Land-Based Lead The first moose hunt took place from September 28 to October 2 for the Thunder Bay KOBE Students. During this hunt, we harvested one bull moose, […]

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