Desiree Benson, Principal

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

Welcome to our Chief Moosomin School website!  My name is Desiree Benson, and I am the Principal for the 2026-27 school year.  I am a member of Red Pheasant Cree Nation, and I have worked in education for the past 17 years.  I am very grateful to be part of an amazing school and community.

We have a lot of great events planned this year, and I encourage you all to keep checking out our school website to get updates throughout the year.  My contact information is listed below if you have any questions or concerns.

Again, thank you and I look forward to another great year at Chief Moosomin School.

Jill Yahn, Vice Principal

Welcome to Chief Moosomin School! As Vice Principal, I believe school should be a place where students feel connected, supported, and valued for who they are while also being challenged to grow academically and personally. My goal is to work alongside staff, families, and community to create a learning environment that is inclusive, engaging, and responsive to the diverse strengths and needs of our students while maintaining high expectations for learning and achievement.

 

 I believe culture, identity, and community are essential parts of learning, and I am committed to supporting opportunities that help students see themselves reflected in our school while building a strong sense of belonging. Through meaningful relationships, collaboration, flexibility, and strong instructional practices, we can continue supporting students in ways that build confidence, strengthen skills, and help them experience success both inside and outside the classroom.

Doris Charette, Vice Principal

Tansi, Doris Charette nitisiyihkason, I am a member of Moosomin First Nation as my parents were Late Joseph and Late Christina LaPlante (nee Blackstar). I have been an educator for 31 years; I spent my first 8 years in the Regina Catholic SchoolDivision, followed by 9 years in Kawacatoose First Nation. I then spent 11 years in Principalship with Muscowpetung First Nation, as well as 3 years with Piapot First Nation in various roles; subbing, mentoring teachers, teaching high school and elementary. My husband, Rick and I settled and raised our family in Regina; our son Josh, is a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Oil Field Industry. Our eldest daughter, Delee is a teacher and an entrepreneur, as she owns and operates SET4 Entertainment & Event Planning, our youngest daughter, Erika is a Registered Social Worker and works as a Mental Health Counsellor, our son-in-law David Greyeyes works alongside his father Lawrence Greyeyes running his company Law-Sel Construction Co.  In addition, he is also an entrepreneur running his own Skating & Skills Company.  We are blessed with 3 beautiful grandchildren; Josh’s son Jacoby is 14 years old and will be attending Okanagan Hockey Academy is Penticton, B.C. for this season, Erika and David have 2 daughters; Jolie, soon to be 8 years old and Maeve,4 years old.

I am the youngest of 11 children and grew up not too far from Chief Moosomin School on a Road Allowance alongside my uncles’ homes; Late Lawrence Blackstar and Late John Blackstar. Although, we were raised in the Catholic Faith, our mother ensured we grew up with our Traditional Cree Culture; speaking the language fluently in our home as well as attending and participating in ceremonies. I would like to thank MFN Leadership for giving me this opportunity to work in my home community. Regina has been my home for 42 years, but I am extremely grateful to be back in my homelands.

Kinanaskomitin,

Pre K – Grade 12

MFNEC supports Moosomin students from Pre-K right through Grade 12. Our school is here to help our kids learn, grow, and feel proud of who they are as Moosomin people.

Students follow regular school programming, but learning also includes our Cree language, culture, Treaty 6 history, and Moosomin First Nation history. We want our students to feel supported in the classroom, connected to their identity, and prepared for whatever comes next — high school, post-secondary, training, work, or leadership in the community.

MFNEC works with students, parents, guardians, families, teachers, and support staff to create a school environment where our kids are safe, encouraged, and given the chance to succeed.

Desiree Benson

Desiree Benson

Principal

desiree.benson@mfnec.ca

Jill Yahn

Jill Yahn

Vice Principal

jill.yahn@mfnec.ca

Doris Charette

Doris Charette

Vice Principal

doris.charette@mfnec.ca

Registration

Click the links below to download the Registration forms, media release form and Excursion form.  All can be emailed to:  admin@mfnec.ca

Our Highschool Course List

EDSBY

Our school offers Edsby, a program that allows you to touch base with your child’s teachers and see their progress in school. Monthly updates are also posted on Edsby.  If you know your child will be away for the day, Edsby allows you to submit an absence. If your child is behind on assignments or is home sick and wants to catch up, they can receive and submit assignments through Edsby.

To access Edsby, your email needs to be listed on your child’s contact information page. If you would like to add your email for access, please email admin@mfnec.ca or call the school.  Our school Edsby link is: EDSBY Link

Learning Resources

As the Learning Resource Teacher (LRT) Coordinator, I work closely with students, families, and teachers to ensure every student has access to learning opportunities that reflect their individual strengths and needs. My goal is to identify and remove barriers to learning so students can build confidence, develop their skills, and experience success throughout their high school journey.

Supports and services may include:

  • Supporting students who require modified or alternative programming
  • Collaborating with teachers to adapt instruction, assignments, and assessments when needed
  • Helping develop and monitor individualized education plans (IEP)
  • Providing academic support and learning strategies for students
  • Coordinating school-based supports and outside services when appropriate
  • Assisting with transitions into high school, between programs, and toward graduation or post-secondary pathways
  • Communicating and working collaboratively with families to support student success
  • Supporting referrals and coordination for specialized assessments or additional services

 

Services are flexible and responsive, meaning supports may look different for each student depending on their learning needs and goals. I collaborate with students and families, using classroom insights to guide recommendations and create learning pathways that best support each student’s success.

 

Modified Program

 

In modified programming, students take courses alongside their peers, with adjustments in pace, assignments, or assessments to match their individual learning needs. These supports are designed to boost engagement, build confidence, and help students make meaningful progress toward graduation. A student may have one or more modified credits on their transcript and still earn a Grade 12 diploma. Families should be aware that these courses may influence some post-secondary options. Programming decisions are made collaboratively with students and families, guided by the LRT and educational psychologists when appropriate, to ensure the most effective pathway for each learner.

 

Alternative Programming

 

Alternative programming is designed for students whose learning needs benefit from individualized goals focused on functional academics and life skills. The goal is to help students build independence, practical literacy and numeracy, communication skills, and abilities for everyday life, work, and community participation. Students follow individualized learning plans tailored to their strengths and needs, with an emphasis on practical skills, social-emotional learning, and independence. Programming is determined collaboratively with students and families, guided by recommendations from the LRT and educational psychologists, to ensure each student’s learning pathway is well supported.

 

Learning Resource Forms