Department of Indigenous Studies, University of Saskatchewan

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congratulations Dr. Renae Watchman! linking north and south through stories

register here for INDG 40th Anniversary Celebrations.

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Department of Indigenous Studies 40th Anniversary Celebration "Indigenizing the Academy Since 1983" Come and celebrate 40 years of Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan.

SAWCI's PD series continues with a Zine Writing workshop with Jade McDougall, in-person in Saskatoon from 2-4pm on Saturday, September 9th. Join us at the Gabriel Dumont Institute Gallery at 917 22nd Street, Saskatoon for this interactive workshop!

This will be a hands-on workshop, so folks can feel free to bring any special papers, stickers, stamps, old magazines etc. you may want to use. Jade will have some basic supplies on hand as well, so anyone should be able to participate even if they don’t bring anything.

Message with your email address to be added to the registration list! Capacity is limited!

Rest in Power Earl Cook. Condolences to all his loved ones.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Dr Earl Cook. Earl was one of the early leaders who helped to form the Local 126 at the University of Saskatchewan and helped with some key projects, including the successful lobbying to establish the Native Studies Department (which is now the Department of Indigenous Studies, University of Saskatchewan). He also helped to advocate for the establishment of the Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research. His contributions to Local 126 and Métis Nation—Saskatchewan will long be remembered, and we are truly grateful for the time he gave to our Métis Nation. Our sincerest condolences to his family. He will be sincerely missed.

Earl Cook served on the Provincial Métis Council of Métis Nation—Saskatchewan for several years, including as the Regional Director representing Northern Region I, interim Treasurer, and Minister of Education. Earl attended high school in Prince Albert and received his Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan in 1980 and a Post-Graduate Diploma in 1985. He worked for 14 years for the Northern Teacher Education Program (NORTEP) as faculty, consultant, and director, Regional Director of Post-Secondary Education in northern Saskatchewan with the province, Regional Director of Health in northern Saskatchewan with the province, Northern Health Strategy Coordinator, Manager of the Northern Industrial Career Centre in La Ronge with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, and Indian, Métis Education Consultant with the Northern Lights School Division 113, founding member of the Saskatchewan Métis Veterans Association, and served on the Kikinahk Friendship Centre board in La Ronge. In recognition of his contributions to the community and to Indigenous student success, the University of Saskatchewan honoured him with an honorary Doctor of Laws in 2017.

The Woodland Cultural Centre mourns the passing yesterday of our friend and champion, the iconic Robbie Robertson.

Robertson’s career was influenced by early trips with his mother Rosemarie to visit family in Six Nations of the Grand River – a community known for supporting musical and artistic talent. Robertson’s passion for music was matched by his kindness and humility and his work was an inspiration to many young musicians and community members.

Woodland Cultural Centre plays an important role in the lives of many emerging Indigenous artists through exhibitions, open mic nights, workshops and supporting of acts of cultural reclamation. One of the ways Robertson demonstrated this support was by serving as the honourary chair of the campaign to build a new cultural centre. His greatest legacy will be the opportunities his trailblazing work continues to provide other artists to celebrate and promote Indigenous culture.

Thank you for helping to share the story of Robbie’s impact. His support of the Centre’s work in promoting Indigenous music and culture has not stopped. And thank you to the Robertson family for their continued support.

Visit our website to read the full media release, including a statement from the former elected chief of Six Nations, Ava Hill: https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/remembering-robbie-robertson/

Indigenous Achievement Week! everyone welcome

Free screening of "Night Raiders" presented by Indigenous Studies & The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre

Thursday, March 9th @ 6:30PM
St. Thomas More College, Room 140

Let's talk about love!

Join us for an evening of Métis writing at the Gabriel Dumont Institute Gallery (917 22nd Street West, Saskatoon) from 7-8:30pm, Tuesday, September 27th! The evening will feature authors Diana Hope Tegenkamp, Allyson Stevenson, Arnolda Dufour Bowes, and Lisa Bird-Wilson, each reading a selection of their work. Métis writing comes in all forms and we invite you to enjoy poetry, non-fiction, short story, and fiction! Brought to you in partnership with Gabriel Dumont Institute Press, Saskatchewan Ânskohk Writing Circle Inc., and SaskBooks!