The Ministry of Education is announcing the new 2024-25 Youth Council.
The youth were chosen to represent Saskatchewan’s youth and to help shape the province’s education system.
This year’s Youth Council is made up of 12 exceptional students from Grades 10 to 12 who will advise the Ministry of Education on various education-related topics.
This year’s Provincial Youth Council members are:
- Ben Ansell, Prairie South School Division
- Brooklynn Gardiner, Ile-a-la Crosse School Division
- De Wet Luus, Horizon School Division
- Demi Ogundele, Independent School
- Elissa Holinaty, North East School Division
- Grace Bosch, Chinook School Division
- Jade Ezumah, Lloydminster Catholic School Division
- Kale Roberts, Prairie Spirit School Division
- Micaiah (Mia) Hack, Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre
- Rylan Iron, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
- Tari Wenzel, Sun West School Division
- Theron Roberts, Northern Lights School Division
“The insights provided by our youth are essential for guiding and shaping policies that directly impact their education and future,” said Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill. “I am confident that this year’s council will bring fresh perspectives that will help us continue to improve and adapt our education system.”
The Youth Council members have started their duties and recently gathered for orientation in Saskatoon where they learned about their roles and responsibilities.
Members also participated in a discussion on the Provincial Education Plan.
The Council members will participate in several key engagements throughout the year. These sessions will provide opportunities for the council members to collaborate and share their insights with the Ministry of Education, ensuring that student voices shape the education landscape in Saskatchewan.
“Being part of the Youth Council will give me a platform to voice ideas and contribute to real change in our education system,” 2024-25 Youth Council Member Tari Wenzel said. “It is empowering to know that our perspectives will not only be heard but are valued by the Ministry of Education.”
The Youth Council provides a platform for students aged 16 and older in Grades 10 to 12. Council members will share their diverse perspectives and lived experiences within the education system.
This year, the nomination process invited each school division to submit up to two nominations. Qualified independent schools, historical high schools, and the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre were invited to submit one nomination.
(Photos of students supplied by Government of Saskatchewan)