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!
Orano Canada donation will improve access for Indigenous STEM students at USask
The $60,000 gift will support new Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways programming
USask’s Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways program marks 10-year anniversary
On Campus News
ISAP welcomes First Nations, Inuit and Métis students to the College of Arts and Science, with academic and social programming that builds confidence, knowledge and skills
‘Don’t give up’: USask psychology graduate encourages students to pursue their dreams
Sheila Kimowan Victoria Naytowhow will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology during Spring Convocation
A passion for science
Tia Montgrand’s longtime interest in nature inspired her to study biology and geology in the College of Arts and Science
‘Believe in yourself’: USask graduate makes history as FSIN Vice Chief
Arts&Science magazine
Third Vice Chief Aly Bear (BA’17, JD’20) was inspired to become a lawyer after studying the work of late USask professor Patricia Monture
Outreach and mentorship key to increasing representation of women in STEM: USask scientists
Feb. 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
USask students reflect on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
“Our ideas and thoughts are fundamental to advancing the sciences," says bioinformatics student Vaidehee Lanke
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 programIn 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
ISAP Student Experience
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