26/27 Vice Principal

Northern Lights School Division No. 113 is a public provincial school system in Canada, serving a predominantly Indigenous student population across the northern geographical half of Saskatchewan. Headquartered in La Ronge at Bag Service #6500, La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0, it operates a diverse network of schools ranging from 10 to 500 students each, catering to Cree, Dene, Métis, French, and English cultures in rural and remote northern communities. The division follows the Saskatchewan provincial curriculum while progressively piloting innovative programs unique to Canada. It emphasizes staying at the cutting edge of technology and integrating the varied cultural aspects of local communities into classrooms, fostering enhanced life experiences through the development of skills, knowledge, and attitudes within a cultural context. Northern Lights School Division has earned notable recognition, including the 2024 Premier's Board of Education Award for Innovation and Excellence in Education. Its schools, such as Ducharme Elementary School in La Loche and Dene High School, reflect a commitment to culturally responsive education in northern Saskatchewan settings.