After wearing multiple hats in the Northland School Division over 27 years, Lorraine McGillvary has been declared the new Ward 1 Trustee by acclamation.
McGillvary has been a Liaison Worker, ECS instructor, Educational Assistant, Special Assistant and Cree Instructor throughout her time with the school division.She will represent Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement and Keg River as Ward 1 Trustee, being a Paddle Prairie resident herself.
McGillvary’s education background is extensive including: Early Childhood Education from Keyano College, a Child and Youth Care Diploma from MacEwan University and Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute (CILLDI) course completions through the University of Alberta.
In a news release, McGillvary says “Northland School Division education is very important to her and is focused on being a voice for students and parents.” McGillivray’s favourite saying in Cree is “Akamihmok” (Don’t give up!).
She will be officially sworn in at the April 22, 2022 Board of Trustees regular board meeting.
-Erika Rolling, Trending 55 Newsroom
