Robert Bratvold was hired as the new Director of Education for the ADEA. (file photo)

By Susan McNeil

Indigenous Education

Former Sask. Rivers director to work for Athabasca Denesuline division

Jul 4, 2023 | 2:57 PM

Robert Bratvold, the recently-retired director of the Saskatchewan River’s School Division has found new employment with the Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority.

The ADEA announced that Bratvold will start his new role on September 15 of this year.

“The board is very pleased to appoint Robert as Director of Education. He has demonstrated passion for providing the very best educational experiences for all students and we are confident that his collaborative and community-based leadership approach will support our staff in their efforts to provide excellence for all of our students and families,” Board Chair Edward Benonie Sr. said.

Bratvold worked Creighton as a teacher, administrator and director before moving to Sask. Rivers in 2011.

“I am grateful for the trust that the Board has placed in me as they have given me the opportunity to serve the students and families in our communities,” said Bratvold, in a news release issued by the ADEA.

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“I was captivated by the Vision and Mission of the ADEA and I am excited to have the opportunity to provide leadership and support to reach our goals.”

Bratvold will take the reins from the acting director, Dr. Donald Lloyd who will now return to his normal job as head of finances for the authority.

The ADEA is a new organization that was established four years ago and oversees education in Hatchet Lake, Fond du Lac and Black Lake Densuline First Nations.

Their central office is located in Prince Albert in order to also provide services to urban members.

The ADEA is a fairly new entity at four years old. (Susan McNeil/paNOW Staff)

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com