Our Approach
We work with northern First Nations to recruit, prepare, and support committed teachers who will increase student outcomes in the North. This model has been defined by First Nations community partners, our Circle of Advisors, our Board of Directors, and experienced northern educators.
GAKINO'AMAAGE'S APPROACH
The Teacher Recruitment team leads outreach, selection, and hiring processes to identify candidates who are committed to learning, community engagement, and long-term impact.
The Teacher Development team provides training, mentorship, and ongoing support to help educators build the skills and relationships needed to succeed in First Nations schools.
Community Engagement works directly with Partners to understand priorities, support collaboration, and ensure programming is responsive and grounded in community context.
The Education Pathways team leads core programs—including the Northern Practicum Program, Summer Enrichment Program, and Education Assistant Program—and develops learning opportunities that build skills, strengthen connections, and support educator growth across roles.
The Growth and Partnerships team develops and stewards partnerships with funders who share Gakino’amaage’s values, ensuring the resources needed to deliver programming and deepen impact.
Includes Policy and Government Relations, which engages with government and system partners to advance community priorities, strengthen alignment, and support long-term, systemic impact.
The Communications team works alongside First Nations to highlight experiences, amplify community voices, and support recruitment and public engagement through storytelling.
The Team and Operations department supports the organization by building strong internal systems, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring sustainable operations that enable long-term growth and impact.
The Impact and Learning team collaborates with partners to identify goals for students, co-develop research and evaluation approaches, and gather and analyze information together to improve programming, share learnings, and inform initiatives such as the Student Impact Project.
The Finance team manages budgeting, reporting, and financial planning to ensure resources are used effectively and transparently in support of programming and operations.
