Onion Lake Cree Nation values education and as such must empower and strengthen the youth by enriching their spirit through educating in a Nehiyaw-based environment.

Onion Lake also believes self-determination in education is a recognized inherent right of Cree Nation’s people. The Onion Lake education system and its governing body – the Onion Lake Board of Education – were established by the exercise of this right under the Onion Lake Cree Nation’s Chief and Council. It is the intent of this Cree Nation – in due time – for First Nations people to assume all leadership roles within this education system.