About Us

The Nelson House Education Authority is a First Nation school division with an appointed Board of Trustees. It is located in Nelson House, Manitoba, on the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Reserve.

NHEA's Mission Statement

Mamawe Hopikihowasotan is pronounced (ma ma wae (h)ope-key how (a) sotan). It means, "together we raise our children".

Management and Administration

The NHEA is based in the Alice Moore Centre (Administrative Centre) and is responsible for the management and administration of:


• Otetiskiwin Kiskinwamahtowekamik Elementary (O.K.) School (Nursery to Grade 8)


• Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate
(N.N.O.C.) (Grades 9 to 12)


Post-secondary Support Team (Administers scholarship and student assistance funds).

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