Sarah Longman

Sarah Longman has been an educator for 29 years, working as a classroom teacher, University Instructor, consultant, and Supervisor of Aboriginal Education for Regina Public School Division.

During her career, she has worked with a variety of learners including elementary children, adolescents, and adult learners. Sarah has taught at the University of Regina, the First Nations University of Canada, and the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program, Regina campus. In her various roles, her focus and passion have always been Aboriginal Education and improving the outcomes for First Nations learners at all levels of education.

Throughout her career, Sarah has been an advocate for equity and access to all educational opportunities. In addressing equity, conversations addressing racialized practices and policies that impact Indigenous students negatively have been a topic of necessity if outcomes are to change for targeted groups of learners.

Sarah relies heavily on her faith and cultural beliefs, it is her belief system and her teachings from the Elders and family members that are the core of who she is. She is very proud of her cultural heritage and Anishinaabe background. She is a member of George Gordon First Nation, an alumni member of Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, and a VERY proud mother of two amazing young ladies who are also alumni of the First Nations University of Canada.

Sarah is currently the Director of Education for File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council and is honored to return, full circle to work with the Anishinaabe, Nehiyew, Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota Nations on behalf of our future generations.