Passing of Catherine Boisvert Valencia

The Cree School Board mourns the passing of the late Catherine Boisvert Valencia on February 14, 2023. Catherine was a passionate teacher who taught students in Oujé-Bougoumou. She started working as a replacement teacher (2014-2015), and then a full-time teacher (2015-2022) at the Waapihtiiwewan School.

“Catherine was a dedicated teacher to our team and students, always energetic and vibrant,” said Waapihtiiwewan School, “She will be dearly missed by all and forever in our hearts.”

Catherine was described as someone who always had a smile on her face and who loved being a teacher to the community of Oujé-Bougoumou.

We send our sincerest condolences to her surviving family: her husband, Yan-Lee Potvin, and her 2 children. We also extend condolences to extended family and friends, and the staff, students, and community members of Oujé-Bougoumou.