University of Saskatchewan Leadership Search the U of S Search P A WS President Provost Research University Relations Finance and Resources Priorities University Plan 2025 USask Indigenous Community Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan. Reconciliation and Indigenization To support USask's vision to be an outstanding institution of research, learning, knowledge-keeping, reconciliation, and inclusion with and by Indigenous peoples and communities the University Plan 2025 weaves USask’s commitment to Indigenization and reconciliation throughout its many goals USask leadership including the President and Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement encourages engagement and provides guidance so that the whole USask community is unified in working towards and contributing to Indigenization and Reconciliation initiatives. In 2015, USask hosted the first national forum on “Building Reconciliation” in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report. Related Resources Truth and Reconciliation Indigenous Engagement Indigenization Indigenous Advisory Circle Land Acknowledgement Indigenous Wellness Resources USask’s decision to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in remembering and honouring residential school survivors and their families aligns with the university’s national efforts toward reconciliation. Academic Opportunities We continue to dedicate resources to improve student access and support, and to ensure that all Indigenous students who aspire to be at USask have that opportunity. Along with the development of a northern strategy, the new Prince Albert Campus reaffirms the university’s commitment to Indigenous and northern education and allows for more opportunity for Indigenous students to learn from or close to the communities in which they live. Pathway and bridging programs such as the Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways and the Indigenous Engineering Student Initiative are now provided for Indigenous students as they join the university and many of our professional programs ensure spots for Indigenous applicants. Prospective Students Related Resources Prince Albert Campus Prospective Indigenous Student Info Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways Indigenous Engineering Student Initiative ABAC Math Bridging Program Medicine - Indigenous Admissions Pathway UCAN - USask Community of Aboriginal Nursing 3,400+ Self-declared Indigenous students 14% Indigenous student enrolment. Among the highest percentage of the overall student population of any university in Canada. 11 Programs with an Indigenous focus Teaching and Learning USask colleges and schools are committed to incorporating Indigenous knowledges and experiences into their many degree programs. Non-Indigenous students have experiences grounded in Indigenous world views. Beginning this year, all degree students in Arts and Science (almost half our student population) will fulfill an Indigenous learning requirement. The Indigenous Voices Program and the Gwenna Moss Centre team provide strategic and constructive support to academic leaders, faculty, and staff who are looking to develop or enhance their Indigenization initiatives including building a curriculum that is more supportive of reconciliation. Supported by the Office of the Vice-Provost of Indigenous Engagement, the university helps retain our talented Indigenous faculty and staff by creating retention plans and strategies, and by ensuring that the new University Standards for promotion and tenure acknowledge Indigenous scholarship. Over the past five years, 23 highly regarded Indigenous faculty have been hired, for a total of 45 working at the university. Related Resources Indigenous Voices Program Indigenization and Indigenous Education Professional Development Indigenizing Academia Indigenous Education Initiatives Nursing Indigenous Initiatives Indigenous Engineering Initiatives Medicine-Indigenous Health Arts and Science Indigenous The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre provides an intercultural gathering place that brings together the teachings, traditions and cultures of the peoples of Saskatchewan and allows for mutual learning opportunities for students and faculty. Engagement and Cultural Connections Culture, heritage, individuality and identity are celebrated in our USask community. USask strives to provide experiential cultural and language opportunities for all students, staff, faculty, and leadership and create systems and practices that are respectful of the diverse Indigenous cultural groups. The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Centre houses both the Indigenous Students' Union, Indigenous students working to unify, engage and advocate for Indigenous students, the Aboriginal Students’ Centre (ASC) and the Office of First Nation & Metis Relations. The ASC facilitates social and cultural programming for students, often open to our whole USask community, including smudging ceremonies, Elders and Knowledge Keepers programming, pipe ceremonies, sweat lodge ceremonies and traditional crafting workshops and activities. The ASC also provides academic and personal development support and recognition events such as Graduation Powwow and Indigenous Achievement Week. Related Resources Indigenous Engagement Aboriginal Student Centre Saskatchewan Indigenous Mentorship Network Gordon Oaks Red Bear Centre Rawlison Centre for Indigenous Business Students Graduation Powwow Indigenous Achievement Week Indigenous Student Welcome Indigenous Engagement Conference Fund USask's annual Graduation Powwow attracts thousands and celebrates the academic success of Métis, First Nations and Inuit graduates from USask and local high schools. Research and Scholarly Resources Indigenous researchers lead research projects across campus, particularly in community-based, health-related areas. USask has attracted top Indigenous researchers to work with Indigenous communities across Saskatchewan to support community-based research and healthcare initiatives. We are home to the national CIHR Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Institute. We are the national co-ordinating centre for the nine Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) and we lead the Saskatchewan NEIHR network—the First Nations and Métis Health Research Network—to advance health research within Indigenous communities in the province. "Indigenous Peoples: Engagement and Scholarship" is one of USask's signature areas of research. USask recognizes our province's future is linked with Indigenous peoples and is working to build a vibrant community of Indigenous scholars who deepen connections with Indigenous communities to embed Indigenous methodologies and the unity of inquiry, teaching and service as a core thesis of discovery at our university. Related Resources Aboriginal Education Research Centre (AERC) Indigenous Law Centre Indigenous Studies Portal Research tool Indigenous and Northern Studies Research Guides Libguide on Indigenous Health Indigenous Saskatchewan Encyclopedia Partnerships with Indigenous Nations, Associations and Communities USask embraces manacihitowin (let us respect each other), and is working to create and support collaborative and reciprocal relationships and partnerships with Indigenous peoples on- and off-campus. Supporting our work are the first-of-a-kind agreements with the FSIN, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Tribal Council. USask often partners with Indigenous communities to ensure that research, scholarly and creative activities preserve, celebrate and create place and space for Indigenous knowledges, stories, languages and cultures. Related Resources Indigenous Engagement Community Initiatives and MOUs Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses Embrace Manacihitowin USask researchers partner with Okanese First Nations community to measure climate change. News and Stories Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Signs Historic Agreement On Métis Citizenship And Identity With University Of Saskatchewan Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Signs Historic Agreement On Métis Citizenship And Identity With University Of Saskatchewan Today, the Métis Nation– Saskatchewan (MN–S) government and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) signed an agreement on Métis citizenship and identity. The agreement will... Saskatoon poet and author named USask Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence Saskatoon poet and author named USask Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence Acclaimed poet and community-based educator Zoey Roy (BEd’17, MPP’21) has been selected as the next Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence for an eight-week residency with the... Pewaseskwan at USask signs MOU with FSIN to create research alliance Pewaseskwan at USask signs MOU with FSIN to create research alliance The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and pewaseskwan—the Indigenous Wellness Research Group (IWRG) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask)—have signed a... WCVM remote clinic in Île-à-la-Crosse a community affair WCVM remote clinic in Île-à-la-Crosse a community affair Students and faculty from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), along with a team of veterinary volunteers, recently... USask political studies graduate looks forward to new role with Métis Nation—Saskatchewan 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 “Make a Promise”: USask College of Arts and Science and Mistawasis Nêhiyawak enter knowledge partnership “Make a Promise”: USask College of Arts and Science and Mistawasis Nêhiyawak enter knowledge partnership Partners will collaborate in the areas of Indigenous wellbeing, community development and environmental stewardship SPH researcher helps maternal-child health program serving Indigenous families identify success factors SPH researcher helps maternal-child health program serving Indigenous families identify success factors A PhD project in the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) School of Public Health (SPH) has identified ways the already-strong KidsFirst North program in northern Saskatchewan... The road to reconciliation: A personal story of seeking truth and healing The road to reconciliation: A personal story of seeking truth and healing It was a punishing and empowering 100-mile walk over 10 days, covering traditional hunting and trading trails from Treaty 2 to Treaty 4 territory, a trip back in time tracing... Young Innovators: USask researcher aims to empower Indigenous youth Young Innovators: USask researcher aims to empower Indigenous youth Project uses social media and website platforms to connect youth with traditional cultures and peers. USask researcher named a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada USask researcher named a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Malcolm King (PhD) has been named a fellow in one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious national institutions. USask, Wanuskewin sign MOU to support Indigenous education USask, Wanuskewin sign MOU to support Indigenous education The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority (Wanuskewin) have signed a renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU) to serve as a foundation for a... Gifting of Indigenous Strategy to USask marks historic event Gifting of Indigenous Strategy to USask marks historic event The Indigenous Strategy, ohpahotân | oohpaahotaan (“Let’s Fly Up Together”) was gifted in a ceremony on Aug. 20 to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) on behalf of the... More Stories We can do more. We will do more. 'It is our collective responsibility to build and shape the community and the world we want every day. Universities such as ours, benefiting from the diversity of perspectives of thousands of students, faculty, staff and alumni, can positively influence behaviour and understanding in ways no other kinds of institutions can. If we are deliberate and courageous, we can make these changes together through dialogue, education and action." - President Peter Stoicheff Was this page helpful? Yes No University of Saskatchewan The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. © University of Saskatchewan Disclaimer|Privacy