About Us

Our Mission

Onion Lake Cree Nation values education and as such must empower and strengthen the youth by enriching their spirit through educating in a Nehiyaw-based environment.

Onion Lake also believes self-determination in education is a recognized inherent right of Cree Nation’s people. The Onion Lake education system and its governing body – the Onion Lake Board of Education – were established by the exercise of this right under the Onion Lake Cree Nation’s Chief and Council. It is the intent of this Cree Nation – in due time – for First Nations people to assume all leadership roles within this education system. 

The Onion Lake education system is built on the belief that students must be prepared to participate with competence in both the First Nations and non-First Nations worlds, and to appreciate the merits of both. This task can only be accomplished in an environment that reflects the integrity of the individual, the involvement of the community, mutual respect between staff and students and the principle of free inquiry and expression.

To fulfill this mission the Onion Lake education system must be comprehensive in nature, and provide – to the fullest extent possible – the educational alternatives which respond to the unique qualities, abilities and potential of each individual student.

The Onion Lake education system will utilize resources of curriculum, staff, students, community and environment to assist each student to attain the following:

• A working knowledge of basic academic skills which will serve as a foundation for future endeavors and life-long learning.

• Moral and ethical values consistent with the teachings of our Cree elders

• Physical and emotional health.

• An ability to cope rationally, intelligently and constructively with problems and issues.

• Pride in one’s self and the understanding of one’s relationship to the community, his/her surroundings and the world.

• A thorough understanding of Treaty Rights and its implications.

• Promote First Nation’s culture, society, values, beliefs, history, tradition and language.

Introduction

Officially opened September 2021, Saskaskohc High School is the 5th school built in Onion Lake Cree Nation. Saskaskohc High School enjoys a very positive public perception with multiple facilities available publicly to community members. Academic programs challenge students to reach for their full potential.  We believe that the recipe for school success is to get involved and create positive relationships. We are proud of our students and look forward to creating a safe and caring environment with all stakeholders.

SUCCESS = RESPECT + RESPONSIBILITY + INVOLVEMENT

Grades Taught

Sakaskohc High School is part of the Onion Lake School Division. The school serves approximately 400 students from Grades 9 – 12, and follows the Saskatchewan Curriculum of Studies.