Hadley Gariepy is very excited to be a part of the 20225-2026 youth council. (Submitted/ Lois Gariepy)

By Nigel Maxwell

Youth leaders

Kinistino student named to Provincial Youth Council

Sep 23, 2025 | 1:15 PM

A Grade 11 student at Kinistino school has the opportunity to help shape Saskatchewan classrooms with her ideas, insights and leadership.

Hadley Gariepy is among 12 high school students selected by the Ministry of Education to be a part of the 2025-26 Youth Council.

For the past two years, she has been a part of the Sask Rivers School Division student council, and has since Grade 6 been a part of her own school’s student council. She was nominated by Superintendent Garette Tebay.

“It’s really exciting, I didn’t think it would happen,” she replied when asked what the position means to her.

Throughout the year, council members will engage in several meaningful discussions with the Ministry of Education to offer their insights on various education-related priorities, including policies, curriculum and programs.

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One of the issues on Gariepy’s mind is ensuring schools stay a safe and welcoming place.

“I just think whether it’s peer to peer or student-teacher relationships, that’s a big part of learning so clubs are important and just feeling safe in your classroom is important,” she said.

The Youth Council was established in 2019 and provides a platform for student leaders aged 16 and older to contribute their unique insights and personal experiences within the education system.

For this year’s selection process, school divisions were encouraged to nominate up to two students. Additionally, eligible independent schools, historical high schools and the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre were invited to nominate one student.

“I am excited to welcome these outstanding students to the Youth Council,” Education Minister Everett Hindley said. “Each of them has embraced the opportunity to be a leader within their schools and communities. Their perspectives are essential in helping shape a more responsive and positive education system for all Saskatchewan students.”

The 2025-26 Youth Council members are:

• Alexander Frostad, Good Spirit School Division
• Clair Taylor, South East Cornerstone School Division
• Cooper Leckie, Lloydminster Catholic School Division
• Dylan Fleischhacker, Horizon School Division
• Emma Windecker, Prairie Valley School Division
• Faizal Oganla, Regina Public School Division
• Grace King, Prairie South School Division
• Hadley Gariepy, Saskatchewan Rivers School Division
• Jason Agomuoh, Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division
• Julia Wiens, Sun West School Division
• Logan Duchscherer, Chinook School Division
• Mahikan Nabi, Saskatoon Public School Division

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