Working Mission: Using the Montessori Philosophy and method of education, it is the goal of the NWT Montessori Society to instill in each child a love of learning, an appreciation of nature, and a strong sense of self, and responsibility to community.

“Help me to help myself.”

Working Vision: The NWT Montessori Society strives to provide programs for preschool-aged children that focus on the dynamic relationships between children, caregivers, and the learning environment, resulting in children forging their own unique path.

Working Values: The NWT Montessori Society values guiding children through gentle leadership to take charge of their own learning, supported by caregivers and the environment. The NWT Montessori Society values the seven principles of Montessori Education: play is work, prepared environment, observation, freedom within limits, respect, hands-on learning, and independence.

Land Acknowledgement: The NWT Montessori Society acknowledges that we teach and learn on the traditional territories and homeland of the Akaitcho Dene, Tłı̨chǫ and Métis peoples of the Northwest Territories

Truth and Reconciliation: The NWT Montessori Society recognizes and supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action in our programming. Calls to action 12 and 62 (i) are areas where the NWT Montessori Society can focus efforts.

12. We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to develop culturally appropriate early childhood education programs for         Aboriginal families.

62. We call upon the federal, provincial, and territorial governments, in consultation and collaboration with survivors, Aboriginal peoples, and educators, to:

(i): Make age-appropriate curriculum on residential schools, Treaties, and Aboriginal peoples’ historical and contemporary contributions to Canada a mandatory education requirement for Kindergarten to Grade Twelve students.