Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre

Hey Indigenous USask Students, we hope your spring is off to a great start!

To better support those of you during the spring and summer semesters, we have set elder support hours.

Mondays, Roland Duquette will be in from 1 - 3 PM

Wednesdays, Norman Fleury will be in from 1 - 3 PM

And Thursdays, Linda Young will be in from 1 - 3 PM

Please stop in if you are needing support with a smudge and share, or need some advice, or just wish to chat with one of the elders, we welcome you with kindness and a good heart.

We wish you well during your studies/exams.

⏰ Last chance! Applications for the Indigenous Summer Institute close today. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside Indigenous students and community.

Are you an Indigenous high school student curious about life at USask? Come join the Indigenous Summer Institute (ISI), a free program hosted at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) from August 10th-16th, 2026. It is designed to mimic campus life as a USask student. Participants can expect to sleep in dorms, eat at the University cafeteria and be exposed to various Colleges and Units through fun hands-on activities! 📚✏️🏫

- FREE!
- Transportation provided!
- Experience Campus Life!
- Explore Saskatoon!

The purpose of the Institute is to increase exposure and access to pathways toward post-secondary education, establish mentorship opportunities for Indigenous students, increase cultural connections, strengthen communication, academic, and relationship building skills through shared experiences, and inspire high-school aged Indigenous youth to pursue post-secondary opportunities.

Why apply?

Learn more about what it means to be a university student.
Experience hands-on activities in the field that interests you.
Make new friends and learn from those who are already students at the university.
Learn about resources available to you as an Indigenous student.

For more information, please reach out to:
[email protected]

Bingo, Braids & Bannock Year-End Celebration

Indigenous students, join us as we celebrate the end of the academic year together in a good way. Take a break, connect with community, and enjoy an afternoon of fun!

BINGO – 2 game sessions, prizes for 1 line, 2 lines & blackout

Braiding Contest – Teams of 2, prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place

Bannock Burgers – while supplies last

Special guest performance by Ekwol

April 16, 2026
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre

Register using the QR code on the poster or the link in our bio.

We look forward to celebrating with you.

📚✨ Hey Indigenous USask Students — Finals are here and we are here to support you! ✨📚

Join us April 13–16 for Study Week at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre. We have a variety of programs to help you stay focused, reduce stress, and finish the term strong 💪🏽

🗓 Schedule

Monday, April 13
🍽 Study Tips for Exams Lunch & Learn | 12–1 PM
📖 Quiet Study Rooms | 9 AM–4 PM

Tuesday, April 14
🫖 Creativi-tea | 1–3 PM
🧡 Elder Support | 1–3 PM
📖 Quiet Study Rooms | 11:30 AM–4 PM

Wednesday, April 15
🐶 Therapy Dogs | 12–1:30 PM
📖 Quiet Study Rooms | 9 AM–4 PM

Thursday, April 16
🎉 Bingo, Braids & Bannock End of Year Celebration | 12–4 PM

📖 Quiet Study Rooms will be available all week on a first come, first serve basis.

We are here to support your success. Stop by, study, take a break, and connect with community. You’ve got this! 💛

Hey Indigenous students!

Hot lunch support during finals is back!

We will be supporting you throughout finals with our Hot Lunch Program, Monday, April 6th to Friday, April 24th from 12:00–1:00 PM during weekdays.

You can come to the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre, show the front desk the email you received from PAWS, sign in, and take a lunch to go or relax and enjoy your meal in the centre.

Reminder: You must show this email to our team to be eligible. While supplies last — limited quantities available.

What a great celebration it was during yesterday's last Soup & Bannock of the semester!

Its was such an honor to have Chester Knight bring his music into the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre.

It was a treat to see all the students smiling from ear to ear enjoying the music and great energy Chester brought!

Huge thank you to both Brenda and Chester Knight for supporting our students!

Soup & Bannock Wrap - up!!

Our last Soup and Bannock of the semester is tomorrow Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre.

Tables will be reserved for our Indigenous Students, so stop by tomorrow and enjoy warm food, good company, and a special live performance by Chester Knight.

Lets all celebrate community, culture, and connection before the semester ends

Can't wait to see you there!

Soup & Bannock Wrap - up!!

Our last Soup and Bannock of the semester is tomorrow Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre.

Tables will be reserved for our Indigenous Students, so stop by tomorrow and enjoy warm food, good company, and a special live performance by Chester Knight.

Lets all celebrate community, culture, and connection before the semester ends.

Can't wait to see you there!