A University of Saskatchewan (USask) professor has been named one of three recipients of a 2019-20 David Suzuki Fellowship. Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD), a professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies in USask’s College of Arts and Science, is the new Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change Fellow. She said she was “thrilled” to have her work and research recognized by...

A University of Saskatchewan-led research team is looking to make navigating the health-care system easier for transgender people in Saskatchewan. USask researchers Dr. Stéphanie Madill (PhD) and Dr. Megan Clark (MD) are starting a research project to create new positions called client navigators, who would support trans and gender diverse individuals through the health system. Hoping to secure funding, Madill...

Do you know where your food comes from? It’s a question Arlie LaRoche loves answering and she’s excited that more people in Saskatoon are asking it. “I guess I always took that for granted because I grew up on a farm, and I always knew where my food was coming from,” LaRoche said. LaRoche and her family own and operate...

As a teacher, the mother of two young boys and the owner of a growing business, Christine Marie knows how to multi-task. In February 2018, Marie founded Awasis Boutique, a Saskatchewan venture that celebrates Indigenous culture through clothing and accessories for babies and children. Marie’s business was born after she wanted to create pieces for her firstborn child but had...

It’s beginning to look a lot like the Christmas party season. For many women—including myself— this brings total glee, but for others it is simply a source of stress. Worries about what level of dressiness a cocktail party requires, if an outfit will be uncomfortable all night and the dread of shopping (it’s a thing!) can really put a damper...

Maureen Johnson fulfilled a longtime dream when she started her handcrafted fine silver jewelry business, MauReu Designs, in 2015. The dream originally belonged to her late father, Reuben. “My business name honours his memory and influence in my life and creativity,” said Johnson. “His name was Reuben—thus MauReu Designs. He worked with sterling silver and semi-precious stones when he was...

Darla Lindbjerg, president and CEO of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, has spent the past two and half years leading our city’s Chamber and championing the largest business community in Saskatchewan. The Chamber is an advocate for its members with government at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. This is especially important given that provincial and municipal elections are...

Tracey Arnold made history this year when she landed a spot on the national women’s sledge hockey team, becoming the first Saskatchewan player to join the Canadian squad. When asked about this milestone achievement, the Saskatoon resident described it as “a great thing” and “a great feeling.” “I feel a lot of responsibility with that now,” said Arnold. “I enjoy...

Omayra Issa is well-known to television viewers and radio listeners in the province as a bilingual reporter working for Canada’s national broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada. What viewers may not be as familiar with is Issa’s long list of accomplishments. Fluent in five languages, she holds a degree in economics and English literature from the University of Alberta. She previously served as a...