La Ronge student joins provincial education youth council

“I did not know what the youth council was at first,” Roque said.

“Once I read about it, I knew it very much aligned with how I like to pursue myself. I like to be a leader; I like to put my ideas forward. In seeing that the youth council does that, I really wanted to continue pursuing that.”

Roque explained Mercredi nominated her because she knows she would be a strong candidate to represent Northern Saskatchewan, and that she can offer a unique perspective in representing the students at Churchill.

Roque is a member of the school’s student representative council, and she’s also a member of the curling team, which won the silver medal at the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) Provincials Girls Curling Championships in March 2026.

“I believe this is a really great opportunity and this will definitely help me get far in the future, because it just shows I am able to project my voice out there,” Roque said.

Provincial school divisions, eligible independent schools, historical high schools and the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre are all invited to participate in the Youth Council. Over the coming months, the council members will participate in several collaborative sessions with the Ministry of Education, offering feedback on key areas such as curriculum, policy and programs in schools.

“Each year, the Youth Council features students from across Saskatchewan who are leaders in their schools and in their communities,” Education Minister Everett Hindley said in a media release issued Tuesday.

“As Minister, I look forward to meeting with the Youth Council to hear from them directly on how we can best serve our students.”

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

by Derek Cornet

La Ronge student joins provincial education youth council

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