Stories
Our students, staff and alumni are involved in dynamic activities in the College of Arts & Science, across the University of Saskatchewan, and beyond. We are proud of their achievements and celebrate their contributions—at school, at home, and across the Homeland of the Métis and our Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10 Territories!
Saskatoon lawyer makes jump to FSIN to advocate for Indigenous people
CTV Saskatoon
USask graduate Aly Bear (BA'17, JD'20) aims to use her legal knowledge to advocate for Indigenous people on a bigger platform after being elected third vice-chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
USask political studies graduate looks forward to new role with Métis Nation—Saskatchewan
Cole Chretien will receive a Master of Arts degree in political studies during USask's 2021 Fall Convocation
Collaborative art project at Gordon Snelgrove Gallery reaches final phase
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
The last step of the 13-piece installation anohc kipasikônaw/we rise/niipawi (Cree, English, Michif) was placed in the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery on Sept. 21
Collaborative USask art project celebrating Indigenous knowledge reaches final step
On Sept. 21, 2021, at 11 am, the last of 13 carved slate steps will be installed during a public event at the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery
CLS employee blends traditional Indigenous knowledge with mainstream science after enrolling in USask’s STEM Accelerator courses
One of the most impactful learning experiences of Bernie Petit’s career took place at the University of Saskatchewan in 2020, when she enrolled in 90-level courses offered through the Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways program
‘The environment is supportive and constant’: USask students praise ISAP, STEM Accelerator courses
Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways began offering preparatory non-degree credit science courses in 2017 to Indigenous students entering first-year university under-prepared for 100-level science courses
Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways supported through $100,000 NIB Trust Fund contribution
Established in 2012, ISAP welcomes First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students to the College of Arts and Science through academically grounded programming that builds confidence, knowledge, and skills
Scholarship support helps a student-parent succeed
On Campus News
A single parent and mature student, Marcia Little credits her scholarship for providing her the flexibility to take care of her family while succeeding academically
USask art installation honours Indigenous measures of time
One by one, 13 carved stone steps representing the 13 moons will be installed at the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery
From ISAP student to peer mentor: USask alumna gives back to program
Tiffany Benn (BA'17) applied to become an ISAP peer mentor in her second year of university so that she could help other Indigenous students succeed
USask graduate student receives national award for master’s thesis
Andrew Hartman (BA'14, MEduc'19) is currently a PhD student in psychology at the University of Saskatchewan
Political studies student lauded for volunteerism, leadership
Kirsten Samson received the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) Vera Pezer Award for Student Enhancement in 2018In the news
We’re making headlines — read about the Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways and hear from ISAP students, faculty, and alumni featured in news stories around the world:
- Indigenous STEM Access Programs: Leading Post-Secondary Inclusion - The Conference Board of Canada, 20 pages, December 9, 2020
- Rain didn’t dampen annual graduation powwow celebrations — Eagle Feather News
- Back to School (Being Indigenous) — Eagle Feather News
- A College Built for Canadian Settlers Envisions an Indigenous Future — New York Times
- Universities, colleges asked to imagine a ‘reconciled education system’ — Univeristy Affairs
- U of S College of Arts & Science Improving Retention A.S.A.P. — Eagle Feather News
- Through a compassionate lens: Tasha Hubbard highlights systemic injustices — Saskatoon StarPhoenix
- Celebrating International Women’s Day in Saskatoon — Global News
- Indigenous people: ‘We’re not extracurricular — The Globe and Mail
- Indigenizing U of S: ‘There’s not a better time to do what our institution is doing now’ — Saskatoon StarPhoenix
- Canadian Universities Strive to Include Indigenous Cultures
- Freshmen don’t have to go it alone — The Globe and Mail
- Alyson Bear ASAP Class of 2013, Juris Doctorate Class of 2020: Power of knowledge through education is moving our people forward - Eaglefeather News
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