Before the signing of the Mi'kmaq Education Act in 1998, the Chapel Island First Nation has had full responsibility and jurisdiction over their education. Jurisdiction over all educational matters has now been vested in the Potlotek Board of Education.

POTLOTEK EDUCATION OFFICE:
The Potlotek Education Office is responsible for the Chapel Island Day Care, the Chapel Island Headstart, the Mi'kmawey School, all students (Grades Primary to Twelve) who attend Provincial schools in nearby St. Peter's and Louisdale, Nova Scotia, students attending Post-Secondary institutions, the Potlotek Community Access site, as well as Etli Mawa'tasik Mi'kmawey.

Contact Information:
Nancy Macleod - Director
Ph. (902)535-3160 ext. 222
Fax (902)535-3164
Email: nmacleod@potlotek.ca

Amanda Johnson
Ph. (902)535-3160 ext. 221
Fax (902)535-3164
Email: potlotek@staff.ednet.ns.ca
abenoit@potlotek.ca

THE CHAPEL ISLAND DAY CARE:
The Chapel Island Day Care operates on a year-round basis on the Chapel Island Reserve. Offering weekday care, the Day Care opens at 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Children attending the Day Care follow daily routines and are provided with lunch and snacks.

Staff
Jeanette Marshall - Director
Nancy Johnson

Ph. (902) 535-2041
Fax (902) 535-3164
Email:Jeanette Marshall

THE CHAPEL ISLAND HEADSTART:
The Chapel Island Headstart operates for children aged four years. This daily, full day program offers children school readiness, experiences in Mi'kmaq language and culture, care and nurturing. The Chapel Island Headstart is located at the Mi'kmawey School.

Staff
Lorena Tracey
Beverly Johnson

Shauna Francis,Principal
Ph. (902) 535-2307
Fax (902) 535-3428
Email:Shauna Francis

THE MIKMAWEY SCHOOL:
The Mi'kmawey School is situated overlooking the B'ras D'or Lake and was officially opened on October 1st, 1998. The school is home to the Chapel Island Headstart program as well as grades primary to six. With a school population of 73 students (projected), the Mi'kmawey School boasts itself as one of Nova Scotia's leading First Nation schools in technology. Students at the school have opportunity to receive a quality education from a qualified and enthusiastic staff. Following Nova Scotia, Department of Education guidelines, students take part in daily Mi'kmaq language courses and have access to the latest in technology.

OFF-RESERVE STUDENTS:
The East Richmond Education centre and elementary School in St. Peters has 44 of our students from grades P - 8.

The Richmond Academy in Louisdale has 66 students from grades 9 to 12 and are supported by Mi'kmaq Student Services.