Due north: Lynne Couturier was terrified when she stepped off the eight-seater Cessna that serves as the main gateway in and out of Fort Chipewyan.

This article focuses on the unique teaching experience of Lynne Couturier at Athabasca Delta Community School in Fort Chipewyan, a remote northern community accessible only by air, water, or winter road. Couturier, who has taught there for ten years, highlights the integration of land-based learning and local Indigenous culture, including activities like hunting and traditional skills taught in collaboration with Elders. The school serves as a central community hub, with events that involve both staff and residents, fostering close relationships among teachers who often live away from their families. Despite the challenges of limited resources and isolation, Couturier expresses a deep connection to the community and its students, which has led her to remain in Fort Chipewyan beyond her initial plans.