Sagkeeng First Nation School

Both the rotunda and the elder’s room are comprised of 13 segments, representing the 13 poles of a tepee. Architectural finishes were constructed around a number of themes, such as the floors that contain culturally meaningful geometrical shapes and insets.

Client

sagkeeng first nation

Consultant

grb/agb architects

Contract Type

stipulated sum

Project Size

4,180 sq. m.
(45,000 sq. ft.)

Duration

12 months

Project Value

$8,200,000

Front Entrance Porte-Cochere with Brick Envelope and Red Roofing

The elementary school outdoor features include play structures, community centre, running oval and multiple sports fields.

Almost 15% of the project costs were sourced from within the community including labour, materials, equipment and subcontractors. Bird implemented training programs for local workers that produced long-term employment qualification to a number of community members.

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