To help set a good intention for this event, Elders and Indigenous youth from the USask community came together to choose a meaningful name for USask's Indigenous Student Experience Day. The name that was chosen was piihtikway in Michif and pihtikwe tawāw in Cree, which translate as, "Come in; you are welcome here."
About
Join us for an amazing day introducing you to life at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) as an Indigenous student! This day is all about connecting, learning, and having fun together.
This event will spark your curiosity about post-secondary education through hands-on activities, interactive spaces, and opportunities to connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, faculty, staff, and current Indigenous students.
You’ll be able to build your familiarity with campus, learn about diverse pathways into university, and create positive memories that can help you envision yourself at USask.
Indigenous Student Experience Day is geared toward Saskatchewan Métis, First Nations, and Inuit high school students (primarily Grades 9–12). Parents, guardians, teachers and counsellors are also welcome!
Agenda
9:45-10:15 am: Check in
Kinesiology Building Physical Activity Complex (PAC)
Join your group led by an Indigenous Student Ambassador, and take a photo (or a few) at the photobooth inside the PAC gymnasium.
10:15-10:45 am: Wise Ones and Vice-Provost Indigenous Education Welcome
10:45-11:45 am: Pep rally with Huskies!
11:45am-12 pm: Walk to the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
12-1 pm: Lunch
Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
Enjoy entertainment provided by Student Recruitment, join activities, and enjoy some treats outside in the green space near the Indigenous Law Centre.
1-1:45 pm: College Activity #1
Your Indigenous Student Ambassador will lead your group to a specific college for an engaging activity.
1:45-2:30 pm: College Activity #2
Your Indigenous Student Ambassador will take your group to another specific college for an engaging activity.
Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
End your day back at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre where you’ll receive some swag and rejoin your school group/guardians before you head home.
Parking and transportation
Free parking will be provided for personal vehicles in Lot 1 near the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre and Place Riel. Visitors travelling by bus can be dropped off at the College of Kinesiology Physical Activity Complex (PAC). Bus parking will be available at Merlis Belsher Place.
To register your vehicle or bus, please email your name, car make/model and license plate to indigenous@usask.ca. Parking registration will also be available onsite when you arrive.
Registration
School counsellors can register on behalf of a group. Parents/guardians are also welcome to register themselves and their students. Students should register for this event through a counsellor or parent/guardian.
Questions?
If you have questions about Indigenous Student Experience Day, get in touch with us by email at Indigenous@usask.ca.