Today marks a major milestone for the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the province, as the Be What the World Needs Campaign—the largest fundraising campaign in Saskatchewan’s history—crosses the finish line. Together, alumni, individual, and corporate donors have helped USask surpass its audacious $500-million goal, reaching a grand total of $570,739,155.
The summer solstice on June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a time to honour and celebrate the many unique cultures, languages, communities and contributions of Indigenous peoples across Canada.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is recognized around the world as a top-calibre research institution – and that reputation was recently reflected in two international university rankings announced this week.
As part of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, we thought it would be helpful to provide a summer reading list for those interested in furthering their learning in the areas of Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenization, Decolonization, and Indigenous research methodologies.
While working as a pharmacy assistant in rural Saskatchewan, Emilia Gillies witnessed firsthand the gaps within the health-care system, particularly when it came to individuals who experienced substance abuse.
In May, 2025 the Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement (OVPIE) was host to a national conference designed to engage attendees in meaningful discussions on the creation, implementation, and impact of Indigenous membership and citizenship verification policies and processes.