News
October 13, 2026
President’s Update – Fall 2026
Sask Bulletin
As another school year begins, I want to extend a warm welcome back to teachers across Saskatchewan. September brings renewed energy, but also a heightened sense of urgency as we continue the critical work of supporting students and strengthening public education, particularly as we head into a new round of provincial collective bargaining.
Leading Reconciliation in Rural Schools: Lessons Learned From Listening
Sask Bulletin
As calls grow across Canada to strengthen relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, Saskatchewan teachers are recognizing the role education plays in reconciliation. Schools were once sites of profound harm for many Indian Residential School Survivors. Today, schools are increasingly seen as places for healing through learning, reflection and action.
Beyond the Back-to-School Buzz
Sask Bulletin
Increasing workload demands, greater classroom complexity and the emotional demands of daily classroom life can quickly dampen that first-day-of-school enthusiasm. As school leaders, we cannot solve every systemic challenge, but we can significantly influence teachers’ daily experiences. Small leadership actions can strengthen trust and build engagement long after the back-to-school sales end.
September 21, 2026
Education Funding Down $1,483 Per Student
News Release
According to government data, Saskatchewan’s per-student education funding was $1,483 lower in 2025-26 than it was a decade ago. This decline is the focus of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation’s new ad campaign, which launches this week.
Reviving Her Ancestors’ Voice
Sask BulletinLouisa Fraser’s Journey to Reclaiming Cree and Teaching It to the Next Generation
When Louisa Fraser teaches at awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik St. Francis School in Saskatoon, she is providing the students with something taken from her as a child: an opportunity to learn Cree freely and joyfully.