A language immersion school in Six Nations of the Grand River will be getting its own building thanks to $26.8M in funding from the elected council. The Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Private School—which offers Cayuga and Kanien’kéha (Mohawk language) immersion to children ages kindergarten to Grade 12—has never had a permanent home, and is currently operating out of donated space on the second floor of an arena. The new building will allow the school to accept more students. “Every child deserves the opportunity to learn their language and culture,” said school principal Tammy Jonathan, who noted that the school had previously had to turn away students due to a lack of space. Teacher Katsitsionhawi Hill expressed excitement about teaching in the new school and noted that it will provide an environment where students can thrive. Construction is anticipated to take two years to complete.
