CBC reports that plans are underway to form a new governing body to oversee Sākewew High School in North Battleford. Over 90% of the high school’s 250 students are estimated to be First Nations or Métis, and the school has reportedly helped several students who have encountered challenges or issues with other high schools. “I feel respected. I feel engaged. I feel involved in everything,” said Sākewew student Tommy Gamble. “I hope the school stays running and we have more activities.” The school has been managed through a partnership that involved the Living Sky School Division and the Light of Christ Catholic Schools, but the school divisions recently announced that they would be withdrawing from the agreement as of June 2027. Battlefords First Nations Joint Board of Education CEO Randy Fox explained that work is underway to create a new board that would oversee the school. The organization has requested a meeting with the Government of Saskatchewan Ministry of Education to discuss funding.
