By Pearl Lorentzen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In response to community engagement, Northland School Division has made connections that support reconciliation with its Indigenous communities and students its number one priority. Northland runs schools in northern Alberta, including in Wabasca, Calling Lake, Chipewyan Lake, Grouard, Métis settlements, and other communities. The majority of Northland students are Indigenous, says Cal Johnson, Northland superintendent. About 10 to 20 per cent of the teachers are Indigenous, but a higher percentage of education assistants and support staff are Indigenous community members. In an effort to get more teachers from the local communities, Northland has a program with the University of Calgary for education assistants who want to study to become teachers while living in their own community. Last year, Northland did community engagement in…
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