Education and Learning

Charles Red Hawk Elementary School operates from pre-kindergarten to grade 4 with approximately 60 students, emphasizing academic, social, and cultural growth with strong Dakota language instruction from Elders, and through a partnership with Saskatoon Public Schools, Whitecap students continue their education at Chief Whitecap School in Saskatoon for grades 5-12, which features a Dakota culture room and reconciliation-focused curricula. Read more at Charles Red Hawk Elementary School.

The Chief Darcy Bear Scholarship, initiated in 2019, provides $25,000 annually for five years to support WDFN students' academic aspirations, distributed as $2,500 each to 10 recipients per academic year through contributions from the Saskatchewan government, BMO, and Whitecap Development Corporation. Read more at Chief Darcy Bear Scholarship.

The Whitecap Early Learning Centre provides culturally-based childcare rooted in Dakota culture and Elder teachings for children ages 6 weeks to 12, operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and welcoming all children including those with cognitive, physical, or behavioural challenges. Read more at Childcare Services.

The Wa Pa Ha Ska booklet was developed to educate students and teachers in the Saskatoon region about the history and culture of the Whitecap Dakota Nation, demonstrating the Nation's leadership in community development partnerships. Read more at Dakota Language and Culture. 

Whitecap Dakota Nation offers various programs to support post-secondary aspirations, providing application guidelines and support for both first-year and returning students. Read more at Post Secondary.