Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation Elementary School

The Biigtigong School is designed as a learning environment rooted in cultural identity and community values. The facility brings together education, wellness, and tradition, creating a space that supports both student growth and cultural continuity. Organized around a central lobby and cafeteria, the layout promotes flexibility and visibility, ensuring safety while encouraging connection among students, staff, and community members. Classrooms are grouped in dedicated wings, with quieter spaces such as offices and the library strategically placed for balance. Natural materials play a defining role in the design, with exposed glulam wood beams and clerestory windows that draw in daylight and reinforce a strong connection to nature. The result is a school that reflects the community’s vision for an inclusive, supportive, and culturally grounded environment, one that will serve future generations with pride.