Clarence Neault Fly-in Career Fair 

April 8, 2026 in News People
Explorer: Spring 2026

By Deht’anuhzeh Noey 

In January, I travelled north to participate in the Clarence Neault Fly-In Career Fair. 

The trip began on January 6, when a big group of exhibitors travelled to Stony Rapids. From there, we loaded up our career fair materials and drove about 20 minutes to Father Porte Memorial School in Black Lake, the first stop of the tour. 

Once set up, the day quickly filled with conversations with students from grades 6 to 12. To keep students engaged, organizers ran a bingo-style activity where students collected stamps from booths for a chance to win the grand prize of a laptop. Between presentations and conversations, the day moved quickly. 

The following morning, we travelled to Fond du Lac for the second stop of the career fair at Father Gamache Memorial School. While waiting for students to arrive, I took some time to walk through the halls of the school. Being back there brought a wave of memories – spending time in the library, running through the elementary wing with friends, and growing into my teenage years in the high school halls. 

Fond du Lac is my hometown, which made this stop especially meaningful. Throughout the day, I saw familiar faces – people I had grown up with and educators who had once taught me. Many shared kind words about the person I had become and reminded me of memories I had long forgotten. 

One of the most special moments came during lunch, when I had the chance to visit my childhood home and share a meal with my mom. My grandfather, knowing I would only be in the community briefly, had prepared traditional food. That simple act made the visit even more meaningful. 

The final stop of the trip took us to Father Megret High School in Wollaston Lake, where I admired the incredible artwork displayed throughout the halls. Once again, the hospitality of the community stood out, with staff preparing delicious soups and Bannock for lunch – something many of us happily returned for seconds. 

The school day soon came to an end, and with it the final stop of the career fair. We packed up our booths one last time and boarded our flight back to Saskatoon. 

Over the course of three days, we travelled to multiple northern communities and met hundreds of students. It was more than a work trip. It was a reminder of where I come from, the importance of giving back, and how meaningful it can be to return home and encourage the next generation.