Mamahtawisiwin Learning Instructional Coach

Frontier School Division is a public school division in Manitoba, Canada, recognized as the largest geographical school division in the province, spanning 75% of Manitoba's land mass and covering approximately 585,000 square kilometers.[1][2][5] It operates 37 to 41 schools across northern and rural communities, many accessible only by boat, air, rail, or winter ice road, with area offices in Thompson, Cranberry Portage, Dauphin, Norway House, and Winnipeg.[1][2][4][5] The division serves 6,270 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with 80% to 90% identifying as Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit, alongside 19 adult education sites for up to 361 adults.[2][3] It employs 1,604 staff, including 630 teachers and 945 support staff.[2] Frontier offers a Manitoba provincial curriculum with a holistic educational philosophy integrating cultural teachings, land-based learning, academic excellence, outdoor activities, travel to remote areas, and events like the Frontier Games.[3][5] Governed by a 10-member elected board since 1965, it emphasizes equity, ensuring all students receive equal support regardless of school size or location, supported by a 2025/2026 operating budget of $176,765,714.[2][3][5] The division fosters strong community connections and innovative partnerships to promote student success and positive futures.[3][7]