Northland School Division

Superintendent of Schools/CEO Cal Johnson participated in the Grand Entry on behalf of Northland School Division

Northland School Division (NSD) shared its journey at the 2025 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education Gathering: Wahkohtowin for Student Success. The conference, hosted by the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS), took place April 30 to May 2 in Edmonton.

The presentation focused on Priority 1 of Northland School Division’s Education Plan, Connections Supporting Reconciliation, and how this work is shaping student success. Through strong relationships and ongoing conversations with students, families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and communities, Northland is committed to supporting reconciliation and helping students succeed.

Superintendent of Schools/CEO Cal Johnson, Deputy Superintendent Scott Meunier, Associate Superintendent Mark Owens, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources Krista Veitch, and Director of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education Debbie Mineault represented Northland at the gathering. Together, they shared how Northland School Division’s Education Plan was developed by listening during community engagement sessions, gathering feedback through What We Heard reports, and weaving local and provincial data into a plan that reflects the voices of the communities Northland serves. The What We Heard reports are shared with communities to show how their input is shaping Northland’s work.

In addition to presenting, Northland also participated in the Grand Entry. Superintendent Cal Johnson proudly carried Northland School Division’s flag during the ceremony.