Tansi, Edlánat’e, Hello! Welcome to Northland School Division (NSD).
NSD is situated in some of the most stunning areas in northern Alberta. Covering 288,347 square kilometres, our schools are located near mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and wetlands in Treaty 6 and 8 territories. We hold high respect for the history, language, and culture in these territories. At NSD, 95% of the student population is of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent. We have approximately 1700 students in 18 schools. Our schools are located in municipalities, Métis Settlements and near First Nation reserves.
Vision
“Our students love to come to school in Northland”
Commitment
To inspire students to be the best they can be by providing outstanding holistic educational opportunities, with amazing staff and strong partnerships with families and communities.
Click here to view Policy 1- Foundational Statements.
2024-2027 Education Plan Priorities
- Priority 1 - Connections Supporting Reconciliation: In each year of this plan, The Northland School Division students and staff members will increase and strengthen visible connections to land, Indigenous languages, school communities and collaborative partnerships.
- Priority 2 - Holistic Learning: In each year of this plan, each child enrolled in a Northland School Division school will demonstrate excellent literacy and numeracy skills as well as a solid foundation in social-emotional skills.
- Priority 3 - Excellent People Supporting Students: In each year of this plan, Northland School Division will attract and retain invested staff members and empowered leaders by ensuring access to a range of lifelong learning opportunities, high quality resources, excellent teacher lodging, and comprehensive remuneration and benefits.
- Priority 4 - Responsible Resourcing: In each year of this plan, Northland School Division will maintain the highest standards of equitable access to timely supports and school site infrastructure within a fiscally responsible framework.
Welcoming, Caring, Respectful, Safe and Healthy Learning and Working Environments
NSD is committed to providing a welcoming, caring, respectful, safe and healthy learning
and working environment that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. Click here to learn more.
Community Engagement Framework and a Vision for Aboriginal Education Excellence
On January 11, 2011, then Minister of Education Dave Hancock named a community-based team to provide strategic advice, direction, and leadership in securing community engagement in Northland School Division. The Northland Community Engagement Team's (NCET) work is captured in Kids First, the Report of the Northland Community Engagement Team. The report describes a process for engaging communities in Northland School Division. In addition to the Community Engagement Framework, Kids First sets out a vision for excellence in Aboriginal education (See images and video below). Click here to view the Northland Community Engagement Team Report.
