Beading with Auntie brings culture and community to USask
Beading was something Jusinda Rosenkerr had the chance to learn when she was a student as part of First Nations University’s Indigenous Social Work Program’s Culture Camp.
ohpahotân | oohpaahotaan symposium unites USask leaders’ calls for lasting change
Members from across the University of Saskatchewan (USask) came together to take the time to focus on the university's Indigenous Strategy ohpahotân | oohpaahotaan in the sixth bi-annual symposium on November 8, 2024.
Leading with love: USask’s BIRM program director celebrated with Indigenous Educator Award
It is in the spirit of kisewâtisiwin (kindness), tapahtêyimisowin (humility), and ekwa sâkihitowin (love) that Nahanni Olson approaches her life. This is reflected in the students she has encouraged, mentored, and advocated for throughout her career.
USask and MN–S government agreement supports high-impact research with and for Métis communities
A recent agreement between the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) government aims to enhance research impact for and with Métis citizens.
USask graduate connects education to career in real time
Damien Georges’ environmental science career started during his undergraduate degree.
Indigenous USask graduating student uses art, degree to build community
An award-winning multimedia artist and musician will be graduating with a master’s degree at the 2024 USask Fall Convocation.
USask blanket project honours children who never made it home
When Le Estcwicwéý (the missing)* were located at Tk’emlúps Residential School in Kamloops, B.C., Donna van de Velde was moved to action.
USask Convocation: From quitting high school to completing PhD
College of Nursing Knowledge Keeper and Indigenous Student Advisor Dr. Kathleen McMullin (PhD) completes doctorate program.
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, September 30, 2024, is National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The University of Saskatchewan (USask) observes a week of reflection prior to September 30 to promote understanding and education around truth and reconciliation.
USask alum’s art part of Truth and Reconciliation stamp series
Residential school survivor and acclaimed artist Adrian Stimson (MFA’06) has helped create a powerful stamp series to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Week of Reflection
Canada’s 4th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) is September 30th. The University of Saskatchewan observes the week before NDTR as the Week of Reflection.
USask professor emerita honoured for work with Indigenous strategy
Dr. Verna St. Denis (PhD), professor emerita in the College of Education’s Department of Educational Foundations at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), has been honoured for her groundbreaking work in Indigenous strategy.
USask researcher empowers communities with culturally rooted digital heritage project
In the heart of Cumberland House, Sask., a groundbreaking digital heritage project will build connections between Indigenous communities, researchers, and institutions.
USask and Thunderchild First Nation sign MOU celebrating collaboration
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is coming together with Thunderchild First Nation to further define and enhance their relationship and collaborate on common interests such as mentorship, research, and supporting Indigenous youth.
Truth for reconciliation at USask
On May 14, 2024, Dr. Angela Jaime (PhD), vice-provost Indigenous Engagement, and her team hosted two Canadian authors to discuss the path to reconciliation as part of mâmowi âsohtêtân Internal Truth and Reconciliation Forum.
USask and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami sign historic agreement to protect Inuit rights
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) are partnering to prevent the harmful appropriation of space for Inuit people, and ensure that individuals who benefit from opportunities for Inuit people at USask are Inuit.
USask arts student champions compassion, reconciliation
Brett Hildebrandt’s research drives him to foster understanding and healing.
Call to uplift Indigenous voices at USask
As a leader in Indigenization, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) aspires to achieve uplifting Indigenization and to advance transformative decolonization leading to reconciliation as an institution and university community. Indigenization is a huge task, one that cannot be achieved alone.
National Indigenous History Month: USask moments and milestones
In honour of National Indigenous History Month in June, On Campus News takes a look at some of the influential Indigenous individuals and achievements in the history of the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Indigenous student embraces new role at USask
Nitanis Bear credits ISAP learning communities for establishing connections and retention at USask.
Siblings build connection and community through unique mentorship program
Raven and Andrew Saganace are siblings and participants in the Building Intercultural Resilience Mentorship (BIRM) program, a partnership between the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the Saskatoon Public School Division with funding through the Oyateki partnership.
USask community marks Red Dress Day
Faculty, staff, and students were invited to an event to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
Let’s fly up together: Stewarding the Indigenous Strategy at USask
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) fifth bi-annual ohpahotân | oohpaahotaan symposium champions stewardship of the plan.
USask double honours student has passion for volunteering
“Follow your interests,” says award-winning student Fraser McLeod.
ITEP teacher candidates celebrate culture with students at wâhkôhtowin School
University of Saskatchewan (USask) Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) teacher candidates organized an Indigenous cultural day, held on March 29 at Saskatoon Public School (SPS) division’s wâhkôhtowin School.
Indigenous Achievement Award Winner: Zach Lomsnes
Each year, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) recognizes the achievements of Métis, First Nations and Inuit students, staff, faculty and alumni during Indigenous Achievement Week (IAW). They hold a celebration to celebrate the award winners and highlight their achievements.
Life-long learner’s motto to ‘love one another’ serves her well
Doris Wesaquate is many things: a PhD student, grandmother of 17, mother of four, and a daughter, among others. Now she is also an Indigenous Student Achievement Award winner at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Grandparents inspire Indigenous Studies student at USask
Eileen Lennie-Koshman wants to empower Indigenous people to tell their stories.
College of Education program ‘feels like home’
Master’s degree cohort was created to meet the needs of Indigenous educators, leaders, and communities in Saskatchewan and beyond
USask medical student recognized with leadership award
Indiana Best's dedication to leading and advocating for her peers and community earned her recognition at the Indigenous Student Achievement Awards in March.
USask pharmacy student working to make health care equitable
Sasha Merasty says listening is the key to direct energies in the right direction.
USask education student shares plans to improve Indigenous education administration
“Your education is your ceremony,” says College of Education graduate student Alexander Tawpisim.
Edwards student recognized for resiliency during USask Indigenous Achievement Week
Leona-Grace Cook, a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, is completing her Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources in the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
USask celebrates students and community in Indigenous Achievement Week
Indigenous Achievement Week from March 5-8 at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), brings together community and celebrates Indigenous students’ achievements, academic excellence, resiliency, and leadership.
An urban elder’s journey: The role of tradition, community, and education
In October of 2023, Dr. Linda Young (BA’94, BFA’98, MEd’20, PhD'2023) earned her doctorate not through a traditional defence, but through Conversation. Her innovative dissertation format, comprised of 10 videos, four bookworks, a glossary of terms, and a gallery show, was developed through carefully followed traditional protocol, a connection to community, and a lifelong relationship with education.
Dr. Angela Jaime appointed vice-provost, Indigenous engagement
Dr. Jaime, an enrolled member of the Pit River Tribe of northern California, previously held the role of interim vice-provost, Indigenous engagement at USask.
English River First Nation poet-photographer named USask Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence
Award-winning poet and photographer Tenille Campbell (BA’07, MFA’12) has been selected as the next Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence for a 12-week residency with the University Library at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), beginning in January.
FSIN, USask College of Law sign MOU to foster First Nations child welfare legal research
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Saturday, Oct. 21 at noon. The MOU represents a collaborative commitment to advance legal reform in child welfare systems for First Nations communities in Saskatchewan.
New Department of Indigenous Health and Wellness approved at USask College of Medicine
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine is creating a first of its kind department in a Canadian medical school, dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Indigenous Peoples in Saskatchewan through academics and education.
USask law graduate earns prestigious Royal Society of Canada award
Darian Lonechild, who graduated from the Juris Doctor degree program in the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Law earlier this year, received the Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize from the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
Week of Reflection
Against the background of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) traditional hues of green and white, orange stands out as a vitally important and powerfully symbolic colour for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Its meaning is especially clear as we begin a Week of Reflection leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
USask’s largest Indigenous cultural event returns
Sponsored by OUTSaskatoon and Affinity Credit Union, Revitalizing the Circle: Welcome Back Powwow and Métis Dance Celebration will begin the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) 2023/24 school year in a culturally meaningful way.
New USask research chair focuses on improving Indigenous children’s wellness
Newly appointed Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) Dr. Wendie Marks (PhD) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is investigating links between obesity in Indigenous children and their exposure to environmental factors during pre-conception, prenatal, or early postpartum periods.
Putting Indigenous knowledge at the forefront of water research in Canada
MISTAWASIS NÊHIYAWAK – In an attempt to create a better water future for everyone, Indigenous water experts and Knowledge Keepers have created a protocol that puts co-generation of research at the forefront, and promote its use across Canada in future water research projects.
USask president’s statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is commemorated every year on June 21, to recognize and celebrate the history and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.
USask to commemorate Red Dress Day on May 5
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to an event to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
‘This program builds leaders’
The 6th annual māmowi āsohtētān Internal Truth and Reconciliation Forum on April 28 will celebrate USask’s Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
Huskie Athletics celebrates Indigenous Achievement Week
Indigenous Achievement Week (IAW) is an annual University of Saskatchewan (USask) event that celebrates Métis, First Nations and Inuit students, staff, faculty and alumni's successes and contributions.