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FEB. 14, 2020 Volume 27, Issue 6

UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY From Black History Month to Indigenous Achievement Week, international student success and the upcoming One Day for Students fundraiser, we tell some of the stories of University of students and staff with diverse backgrounds, coming from across the province and around the world. USask’s diversity enhances the university’s vibrant campus culture, while educating students for the opportunities of tomorrow.

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— 3 — — 6 — — 14 —­ GIVE PEAS A CHANCE CLIMATE CHANGE ONE DAY FOR STUDENTS

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Pediatric residency program begins in Regina  KRISTEN MCEWEN

Saskatchewan now has its first degree before applying to medical Regina-based pediatrics residency school, which is a four-year program. On Campus News is published 12 times program. Once students have completed per year by University of Saskatchewan In July, two pediatric residents medical school, they are required Marketing and Communications. 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Advertising rates are available online or on request. nator at the Regina campus. “It is still With the number of children part of the USask pediatric residency being treated out of hospitals - program but the environment is increasing over the years, doctors On Campus News aims to provide a different from that in .” need to be prepared for a wide range forum for the sharing of timely news, The College of Medicine Regina of experiences. Since he began prac- information and opinions about campus opened at the Regina Dr. Bruce Holmes (MD) is a resident teaching co-ordinator KRISTEN MCEWEN ticing medicine 35 years ago, Holmes events and issues of interest to the USask community. General Hospital (RGH) in 2006. at the Regina campus for the USask College of Medicine. said there are far fewer hospital beds The Regina campus includes the needed for pediatric in-patients. The views and opinions expressed by writers of letters to the editor and Health Sciences Learning Centre, MD students enrolled in USask In total, there are more than 450 Resident training programs, such as viewpoints do not necessarily reflect the Dilawri Simulation Centre and medical school. residents across all programs in the the four-year pediatric program, are those of USask or On Campus News. a health sciences library. About In addition to the two pediatric province, with 25 based in Regina. moving to a more distributed model - 120 USask medical doctor (MD) residents who started in Regina Residency is a key part of every to ensure residents have enough students are trained in Regina each this past summer, six others started doctor’s medical training. Students We acknowledge we are on SEE RESIDENTS, PAGE 15 Territory and the Homeland of the year at RGH, out of the total of 400 their training in Saskatoon in 2019. must complete an undergraduate Métis. We pay our respect to the First Nation and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. - IN CASE YOU MISSED IT EDITOR A lot happens at the USask during the weeks when On Campus News isn’t published. James Shewaga Here are a few of the top stories from news.usask.ca: WRITERS Katie Brickman-Young, Shannon Cossette, Ashley Dopko, Lana Haight, Kurt Hofmann, Kristen McEwen, Community centre Coronavirus focus Edwards honours USask-India MOU Chris Morin, Chris Putnam, Ashley Sharp, The University of Saskatchewan USask researchers are working on Students from the University of USask’s Global Institute for Water John Shelling, James Shewaga, (USask) officially opened the new a vaccine for the coronavirus, after Saskatchewan Edwards School of Security and a top Indian research Carlee Snow, Alyssa Wiebe. USask Community Centre on Jan. being approved by the Public Health Business brought home the coveted institution—the Indian Institute of DESIGNERS 29. Located in Marquis Hall, the Agency of (PHAC) to work title of Academic School of the Year Science (IISc) in Bengaluru—have Brian Kachur new centre hosts a variety of well- with the pathogen. Researchers at the 2020 JDC West competition. signed an over-arching agreement Pierre Wilkinson ness-related activities and supports hoped to have first candidates for The Edwards team was also rec- to partner for five years on joint re- for students, designed to make con- testing in an animal model in late ognized as the second-place team search, training and academic ex- nections and build community, ac- February or in March. “Within hours overall for the competition among changes related to water security, cording to Peter Hedley, director of we were given permission to handle the 12 competing business schools. climate science and policy issues. Student Supports and Services. The the virus,” said Dr. Volker Gerdts Guided by faculty advisor Nathalie USask President Peter Stoicheff and centre provides bookable space for (DVM), director of VIDO-Inter- Johnstone, Edwards students took IISc In-Charge Registrar Indumati ISSN: 1195-7654 wellness activities, such as yoga and Vac (Vaccine and Infectious Disease home five academic awards in total. Srinivasan signed a memorandum of PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 40065156 healthy eating classes, is the home Organization-International Vaccine JDC West is ’s larg- understanding to lead to additional Return undeliverable addresses to: base for Peer Health, a student Centre) at USask. In January, PHAC est undergraduate business student collaboration agreements and im- UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN health education group, and is fre- classified the virus discovered in Wu- competition, showcasing academ- plementation plans. USask is ranked MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS quented by university faith leaders han, China, as a Level 3 pathogen, ics, debate, athletics, community No. 1 in Canada for water resources G16 THORVALDSON BUILDING who offer spiritual guidance and which VIDO-InterVac is certified to involvement, and an out-of-the-box research, while IISc is ranked No. 1 in 110 SCIENCE PLACE SASKATOON, SK S7N 5C9 support. safely handle. social competition. India for post-graduate research. Email: [email protected] FOR MORE UP-TO-THE-MINUTE NEWS, VISIT: news.usask.ca @usask

2 FEBRUARY 14, 2020 All we are saying … is give peas a chance

 JAMES SHEWAGA

As a passionate proponent of great resource over the next decade plant-based proteins for more than for our community that works on two decades, researcher Dr. Tom pea and other legume crops,” said Warkentin (PhD) understands Warkentin. “From a Saskatchewan better than most the recent rapid point of view, in our plant breeding rise in popularity of pulse crops. work, we have various traits that we An expert in plant breeding and target, such as increasing protein genomics, Warkentin has spent 21 concentration and improving years at the University of Saskatch- disease resistance. So, by knowing ewan (USask) improving crop more about the genome sequence, it varieties, specializing in pea produc- helps us plan our research.” tion. His recent research—including Warkentin and his colleagues helping an international team in the Crop Development Centre crack the pea genome—has earned (CDC) conduct conventional— added attention as consumers trend not genetically-modified—plant towards beyond-meat burgers and breeding, as CDC researchers protein shakes powered by plant- continually work to improve the based proteins from environmen- majority of crop types grown tally friendly pulse crops like peas throughout the province and across and lentils touted for their health Western Canada. benefits and affordability. “More than 80 per cent of “It is exciting and interesting,” peas grown in Western Canada are said Warkentin, the Ministry of varieties that we developed here (at Agriculture Strategic Research USask), so our research certainly Program Chair in Field Pea Breeding has had an impact,” said Warkentin, and Genetics at USask. “We hear who has been involved in releasing more and more in the media these dozens of new pea varieties since days about plant-based proteins from starting at USask back in 1999. “We two points of view: one, nutritional, have been doing plant breeding at USask researcher Dr. Tom Warkentin (PhD) with a few of the pea plants in the GLORIA GINGERA and two, environmental. Plant-based the university in collaboration with College of Agriculture and Bioresources greenhouses on campus. proteins have a lower carbon footprint farmers and the provincial govern- than animal-based proteins, so those ment for decades to improve traits, based protein production in the have 30 years of history of rotations helps make for healthier trends are helping drive expanded and those varieties are continually coming years. growing pea and lentil on a substan- soil, saves money on fertilizer, and interest in plant-based proteins—and being brought to the marketplace.” “Canada has been the leading tial scale, and these crops fit well in is more environmentally friendly. pea is one of them.” While Western Canada producer of pea in the world in the crop rotations that farmers use.” “You don’t need to put Warkentin was one of 45 remains best-known for producing the last decade and is the leading One of Warkentin’s current nitrogen fertilizer on pulse crops researchers from around the cereal crops like , oat and producer of lentil in the world,” research projects—a five-year study because they make their own,” said world who teamed up to success- barley, and oilseeds like canola, said Warkentin, who employs the backed by a $2.5-million grant from Warkentin. “And nitrogen fertil- fully sequence the pea genome in a USask research has helped make country’s only synchrotron to help the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agri- izer is made from fossil fuels, so by six-year project that concluded in pulse crop production a perfect fit conduct research at the culture—is designed to increase growing pulse crops and not putting 2019, a research breakthrough that for the climate. With the Light Source facility on the USask protein content in yellow peas, on nitrogen fertilizer, you are could help improve crop quality, demand for pulses on the rise to campus. “Pea and lentil are two making them even more attractive having some benefit environmen- diseases resistance and protein levels. help feed a growing global popu- widely grown pulse crops that are to companies using pea protein as tally because you are using fewer “It was good to be part of that lation, Warkentin said Canada is well-adapted to conditions on the an ingredient. And for producers, fossil fuels. So that is the climate research group and it will be a well-positioned to increase plant- . Farmers on the adding pulses to annual crop change angle.”

NEWS.USASK.CA 3 happening in America, but Canada as well.” Black History Month Canada officially recognized is not just one holiday. February as Black History Month in 1995. For many Canadians, the It’s more impactful to month will mark the first time they have a month to learn about black civil rights icons and Saskatchewan’s own rich black remember our history history. and where we have come To mark this history on campus, the ASA is planning a number from and all the steps of events, including an Afrobeat along the way that have workout at the PAC and movie night during the week of Feb. 9-16. It leads brought our community up to the main celebration on Feb. to where it is today. 15 organized by a group of graduate and undergraduate students, with —Gedeon Isezerano the support of various organizations including the ASA. Isezerano is quick to point out that there are organizations such as the Nigerian Student Association and the Somali Student Association that are just as instrumental when it comes to highlighting the diversity of the campus community. “We like to come to support each other’s events, as many of us share various roots,” said Isezerano, who volunteered with the ASA for two years before stepping up into an executive role. “For example, you can be Somali but still part of CHRIS MORIN Gedeon Isezerano is a student in the USask College of Engineering, and the president of the African Students Association on campus. the ASA. And when we all come together there are many of us. We are a very engaged community.” The ASA will be opening the events surrounding Black History BLACK Month to all students, staff and USask students celebrate faculty. Isezerano said he hopes to HISTORY see many members of the campus MONTH community come out to celebrate and recognize the contributions of diversity on campus those who have fought for human rights in Canada. “Black History Month is not  CHRIS MORIN just one holiday,” said Isezerano. For Gedeon Isezerano, celebrating the USask African Students Asso- Kigali, Rwanda, over seven years History Month until I first started “It’s more impactful to have a month Black History Month is more ciation (ASA), an organization that ago, Isezerano said that he became coming to the university three years to remember our history and where than just a chance to highlight the helps USask students to connect exposed to indirect discrimination ago,” said Isezerano. “In the past, I we have come from and all the steps achievements and contributions culturally, share similar experiences as he got older. didn’t grasp the emotions that come along the way that have brought our that have made and celebrate with their community. “Often times I would think with it. When I came to USask, I was community to where it is today. throughout the country’s history. “It’s important to have a place whatever racial blame was placed able to read the works of Dr. Martin “This is a community that is It’s also a way to celebrate where you feel like you belong,” on me was my fault or I just Luther King and I had a moment a minority and it’s one that when the personal connections he’s said Isezerano. “When international simply shrugged it off as an honest when I realized that [the history] you look at it historically, it’s been made with family and his culture students are coming here from their mistake,” he said. isn’t always pretty. You see the ugly oppressed in so many places,” he as a University of Saskatchewan country, they feel drawn to the These incidents have since side of it as well. But there was a very continued. “And we are working (USask) student. [ASA] because it represents a little highlighted an increasingly human side of someone like King, on fixing that and it’s important A third-year student in the bit of home for everyone. It’s meant personal connection with the and it makes you more aware of how to highlight the steps that people College of Engineering, Isezerano to draw people together.” struggle for equality. hard someone had to fight to attain have taken to bringing us closer to currently serves as the president of Having come to Canada from “I never celebrated Black their rights. And that’s not just equality.”

4 FEBRUARY 14, 2020 Every month in On Campus News, we highlight an exceptional graduate of the University of Saskatchewan in our Alumni Spotlight feature series. In this issue, we chat with USask graduate Dr. Charlotte Williams (DVM’94), a trailblazing veterinarian and member of the province’s historic Mayes family, as the country celebrates Black History Month.

Dr. Charlotte Williams (DVM), who graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at USask in 1994, was the first black veterinarian in the province. SUBMITTED Dr. Charlotte Williams: a passion for pets and people

 KATIE BRICKMAN-YOUNG

Growing up in North , Dr. “I like the people of my other proudest was born into slavery on a Georgia Charlotte Williams (DVM) always aspect because you Serving as SVMA president was a moments includes plantation—did for her family to live had animals. aren’t just helping highlight of my career. It was challenging, being a board member and thrive in Canada. Her parents bred springer the animal, but you of the Saskatchewan “There was a lot of struggles spaniels for many years and her are also helping the but very enlightening and gave me Hall of Fame and I am to have our family settle here. I was grandparents had a farm with horses, individual.” perspective that I didn’t have before. proud that I could be raised in a society that did not make cows, pigs and chickens, where she For the past a mom and have my me feel different,” she said. “I do and her siblings spent most weekends 24 years, Williams — Dr. Charlotte Williams career.” understand what brought me here and summers. has been running Williams counts and if it wasn’t for them, I don’t know But it wasn’t until Williams her own veteri- her parents and her where I would be today.” attended the University of Saskatch- nary clinic, Hooves & Paws in Elrose. They were a big part of my life and husband as the biggest influencers on Her faith has also been a key ewan (USask) that she knew she Learning how to own and operate her education in every positive way,” her life. component in her life. wanted to be a veterinarian. own business was a learning process, said Williams. “My professors took “My parents guided me along “I have the same faith that my “I was always surrounded by one that she finally feels she has a an interest in my success, not just the way in my decision-making and great-grandmother Mattie had when animals and I didn’t appreciate it handle on. professionally, but personally.” helped me be where I am today,” she my ancestors faced starvation. It gives at the time, but now when I reflect, “I am the jack of all trades, Williams’ career is marked said. “My biggest fan and supporter me strength to persevere when the I enjoyed them, but didn’t think master of none,” she said with a by many achievements, including is my husband. Being a husband of path you have chosen has obstacles I would be a veterinarian,” said laugh. “I’ve had good counsel with serving as president of the Saskatch- a veterinarian who owns their own and some potholes,” she said. Williams. great peers, friends and mentors ewan Veterinary Medical Associa- practice is not much fun.” For Williams, she is hopeful she What really led Williams to on how to get through the ups and tion (SVMA) in 2016. She was the Family values have always been can encourage or inspire other people veterinary medicine was the daily downs of private practice.” first black veterinarian in Saskatch- important for Williams. Her lineage of colour to become veterinarians. exposure to not just animals, but Some of those mentors include ewan and the first black SVMA includes Mattie and Joseph Mayes, “I am willing to help and do people too. her USask professors from her time president in its history. who headed north to help establish whatever I can to help those who “I went towards marine biology studying at the Western College of “Serving as SVMA president Saskatchewan’s first black pioneer want a career in this industry,” she at first, but when I found out they Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). was a highlight of my career. It was settlement back in 1910. February’s said. were mostly doing research and no “Fundamentally, my education challenging, but very enlightening Black History Month takes on added Katie Brickman-Young is exposure to people, then I knew that shaped me. I had excellent professors and gave me perspective that I significance for Williams, knowing a communications officer I had to be a veterinarian,” she said. that I am still in contact with today. didn’t have before,” she said. “Some what her great-grandmother—who in Alumni Relations.

NEWS.USASK.CA 5 For his climate history course, Dr. Bill Patterson (PhD) draws on his experiences conducting climate research on all seven continents. This image is from a 2009 research trip to Antarctica.  SUBMITTED Climate history course offers important lessons  CHRIS PUTNAM

Dr. Bill Patterson (PhD) has spent He is teaching the long-running continents collecting and analyzing and thrown over cliffs.” susceptible to what the environment his career reconstructing envi- course again this term in the College materials such as water, lake “The problem with written throws at us.” ronmental records using the latest of Arts and Science. sediment, bat guano and animal evidence is that people don’t always Famine, mass emigration and scientific techniques. But when he From the invention of agricul- remains. From the chemical traces tell the truth,” said Patterson, noting warfare have resulted from past discusses climate history, he also ture to the Black Death bubonic they find, they can reconstruct envi- that a report of a bad growing season climate shifts, and we should be likes to talk about witches. plague epidemic, Patterson said ronmental conditions of the time might be accurate, or might have prepared for similar devastating Although witches don’t human history has been shaped the samples were deposited. come from a distant colonist trying consequences in our current period influence the weather, Patterson by weather, citing the rise of the Another source of informa- to evade taxes on his harvest. of climate change, he said. points out the striking correlation Roman Empire. tion about past climate conditions Patterson’s team analyzed “When people haven’t prepared, between witchcraft allegations and “The Romans had the right is historical documents such as isotopes in Icelandic clamshells to they have suffered or were even climate over the last 1,000 years. kind of weather to produce lots of letters, literature and public records. build a temperature record spanning wiped out.” “The worse the weather is, the food. If you can produce a lot of Although these records don’t give a two millennia. They confirmed Patterson is critical of those more accusations are made and the food, you can support a big army. complete picture, researchers can use that summer temperatures in the who minimize the danger of climate more people are executed, tortured or If you have a big army, you can take them to help interpret scientific data. region dropped sharply soon after change, noting that history shows banished,” said Patterson, a professor over and control more territory,” An example from Patterson’s the Vikings’ arrival—enough to many of its consequences might be in the University of Saskatchewan said Patterson. “And it ended when own career is his team’s research into devastate crop yields. impossible to predict. (USask) Department of Geolog- the weather went bad. Precisely, the historical climate of the North “So, in a way, we’re verifying “One poke to the climate system ical Sciences and director of the exactly when the weather took a Atlantic. In a paper published in written accounts a thousand years can lead to crazy downstream effects Saskatchewan Isotope Laboratory. downturn, the empire collapsed and 2010, they contributed to solving the after the fact,” said Patterson. that no one had ever anticipated,” Crop and livestock disease split starting around 410 AD.” mystery of why Viking colonies disap- “Which is fun when it matches up, Patterson said. “And this is what we resulting from bad weather may Patterson’s interest in historical peared from Iceland and Greenland and is also fun when it diverges.” should expect in today’s world.” have prompted these accusations— records began as a hobby, but has in the early 1400s. Medieval sagas Patterson said all of these one example of unexpected climate since grown into part of his research. recount famines in the colonies so historical examples add up to an Chris Putnam is a consequences that Patterson uses in The isotope biogeochemist and severe that “men ate foxes and ravens” important lesson for students of his communications officer in the his geology course Climate History. his team have worked on all seven and “the old and helpless were killed climate history course: “We are still College of Arts and Science.

6 FEBRUARY 14, 2020 LIVESTOCK FORAGE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE RESEARCH: Reducing beef cattle GHG emissions  LANA HAIGHT

Eat less beef … save the planet! Dr. Rich Farrell (PhD) and Dr. Bart It’s a common theme on social Lardner (PhD), all in the College of media and among celebrities. Yet, Agriculture and Bioresources. researchers at the University of Misconceptions about GHG Saskatchewan (USask) are working and cattle abound, starting with to show that beef cattle in Western which end of the cow methane is Canada shouldn’t take the rap for emitted from. It’s from belching, climate change. the by-product of cattle’s ruminant Several scientists are exploring digestive system. As microbes in the various aspects of raising cattle the animal’s rumen (the first of four with the overarching goals of quan- stomachs) break down high fibre tifying greenhouse gas emissions forages that people are unable to (GHG) and identifying ways to eat, the feed is fermented and the reduce them. microbes release gas. One study, conducted at Preliminary results show that USask’s Livestock and Forage the cattle grazing on the pasture Centre of Excellence’s (LFCE) where cicer milkvetch—a type of Termuende Ranch near Lanigan, is legume—had been seeded, produced heading into its fifth and final year. about 20 per cent less methane During the summers, cattle grazed than the animals that grazed in the in pastures with two paddocks that “control” pasture. included non-bloat legume plants, “We want to find a pasture to determine the effects of these type that will produce a good yield forage types on GHG emissions. and good quality pasture during “It’s a circle,” said Dr. Diane the grazing season, will result in Knight (PhD), professor in the adequate weight gains on the grazing Department of Soil Science. “We’re animals, and will potentially reduce trying to link what cows are eating, emissions,” explained Lardner, how diets influence the soil, how professor in the Department of Left to right: USask researchers Dr. Diane Knight (PhD), Dr. Bart Lardner (PhD) and Dr. Rich Farrell (PhD).  JAMES SHEWAGA soil influences plants, which then Animal and Poultry Science. influence cattle as they eat. The While bugs or microbes are the same bugs in the rumen and the With moisture providing the ment of Soil Science. whole premise is to close the circle chewing on the remnants of plants in soil. The ones in the rumen emit right conditions, soil microbes “If we want (climate) models to and look at the system rather than the rumen, more bugs are chewing methane and the ones in the soil break down the forages’ roots and reflect what’s happening in Western individual points in the system.” on roots in the soil. emit nitrous oxide, but they are both the cattle’s manure and urine, and Canada, we need to provide the Knight is collaborating with “It’s all bug-driven, but it’s not greenhouse gases. People may think provide nutrients that feed the plants. data so the models can be adjusted that we have to get rid of nitrous While Lardner is looking at legumes to what’s actually occurring here. oxide emissions. It’s impossible, but potentially reducing methane That’s the knowledge gap that we are we do need to manage and minimize emissions from cattle, Knight is trying to fill.” them,” said Knight. looking at whether the legumes are Part of that gap includes Another misconception causing more or less nitrogen to be the effect of manure applied to involves manure, which acts like a emitted from the soil or whether the cropland in the semi-arid Prairies. slow-release fertilizer. It’s the urine, plants in the pasture are efficiently In another study, Farrell and Dr. providing water, that triggers the using it as part of their growth. Jeff Schoenau (PhD) are comparing release of GHG, not the manure. This will lead to a complete nitrogen emissions from manure system number that can be incor- spread at constant or variable rates porated into Canada’s greenhouse on barley fields at the LFCE’s Forage Livestock and Forage Centre of gas inventory, dispelling another Cow-Calf Research and Teaching Excellence staff member Roger misconception. Unit, near Clavet. Janzen spreads manure from the “We know we are producing centre’s feedlot in a research barley low carbon footprint cattle in Lana Haight is the outreach field south of Clavet. Western Canada,” said Farrell, and engagement specialist  LANA HAIGHT associate professor in the Depart- with USask’s LFCE.

NEWS.USASK.CA 7 Indigenous Achievement Week USask veterinary student exemplifies balance and perseverance

 ASHLEY SHARP AND JOHN SHELLING

A passion for animals OCN: Why did you choose the with ever-growing knowledge. I see and a thirst for Western College of Veterinary the One Health connection that is Medicine? linking animal and human health knowledge are at the CW: I chose the Western College and I wanted to become part of the heart of Coral Williams’ of Veterinary Medicine due to it change. mission to succeed. being close to my home residence in and their awareness and OCN: What advice would you give Williams is a first-year Doctor motivation to change regulations to a student wanting to be a of Veterinary Medicine student within the profession. veterinarian? in the Western College of Veter- CW: I would say to work hard even inary Medicine at the University OCN: Throughout your studies when you want to quit because this of Saskatchewan (USask) who you have been a tutor and main- is a profession where you don’t do it hopes to use her skills after gradu- tained multiple jobs. What advice for yourself, you do it for those being ation to assist rural communities in do you have for students who affected. That doesn’t mean you Manitoba. She stays active in school struggle to balance school and can’t have fun. It means you have to through tutoring fellow students and other activities? know the time for fun. working part-time with Manitoba Indigenous Student Achievement award winner Coral Williams CAREY SHAW CW: Advice I would provide is to not Agriculture. is in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at USask. push yourself too hard and to take OCN: Has there been someone in Williams, from the Interlake your time—everyone has their own your life who has inspired you to band in Manitoba, received an leadership, research endeavours or students, staff and faculty. pace—and to not quit when things get to where you are today? award for academic excellence at this community engagement. The festivities included a public art get hard. CW: Dr. Glen Duizer (DVM). He year’s Indigenous Student Achieve- The award ceremony was project, speakers and celebrations in has believed in my abilities even ment Awards on February 6. Indig- part of USask’s annual Indigenous various locations across campus. OCN: When did you first discover when I didn’t know I had it in me. enous students from across campus Achievement Week, which cele- We asked Williams a few your love for animals? He also gave me a chance to prove were honoured at a ceremony to brates the successes and contribu- questions about her time at USask CW: I wouldn’t say a love for myself and allowed my knowledge recognize their academic excellence, tions of Métis, and and what motivates her. animals but more of a passion, as base to grow on the entirety of the veterinary profession.

OCN: This year’s Indigenous Achievement Week theme is Indigenous knowledge systems. How can Indigenous knowledge māmowi āsohtētān systems improve the world we “Let’s Cross This Together” live in? CW: I believe that Indigenous RD 3 ANNUAL knowledge systems can help grow rural communities by embracing BUILDING RECONCILIATION new modern knowledge with the old knowledge base, to compare ways of INTERNAL FORUM failure so that improvements can be An open gathering for the entire USask community. correctly imposed.

FEBRUARY 28, 2020 MARQUIS HALL John Shelling is a communications Register at Indigenous.usask.ca publications specialist and Ashley Sharp is a communications intern in the Teaching, Learning and Student Experience portfolio at USask.

8 FEBRUARY 14, 2020 Inspiring Indigenous STEM students Dunn helping open doors for the next generation at USask

JAMES SHEWAGA Matt Dunn wasn’t always comfort- One of the founding members able with the idea of being a role of the Saskatchewan professional model. chapter of the Canadian Indigenous But having experienced first- Science and Engineering Society hand some of the challenges Indig- (.caISES), Dunn is helping bring the enous students face when it comes annual national conference—the to studying in science, technology, 2020 .caISES Gathering—to campus engineering and math (STEM) from Feb. 28 to March 1. Close to fields, he is passionate about having 150 individuals from across the the opportunity to help open the country are expected to take part in door to opportunities at the Univer- the annual gathering, in support of sity of Saskatchewan (USask). Indigenous STEM students. “Growing up I always enjoyed “With these .caISES national the sciences and I had a goal at one gatherings, we are trying to facilitate time of becoming an astronaut, so more Indigenous STEM students, I’ve always been a proud nerd and professionals and allies and bring math and sciences and the STEM them together so that they can see fields have always resonated with they are not alone, and they can me,” said Dunn, the Indigenization see what the opportunities are,” he and reconciliation co-ordinator in said. “It’s a great opportunity for USask’s Office of the Vice-Provost the University of Saskatchewan to Indigenous Engagement. “Having showcase the students, staff and been an undergrad student and a faculty that we have on campus who master’s student, I was able to expe- are doing great work in this area.” Matt Dunn is opening doors for Indigenous students all across campus after graduating from JAMES SHEWAGA rience first-hand what some of the The .caISES Gathering begins on USask’s College of Engineering with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering. barriers for Indigenous students the same day as USask’s 3rd Annual are in the field. So, it has been great Building Reconciliation Internal Week, a trio of events supporting World Needs. master’s in mechanical engineering to go on to become a staff member Forum— māmowi āsohtētān (Let’s Indigenization efforts underway “The change on campus has at USask and earned the prestigious in positions where I can work with Cross This Together)—and three across campus as part of University been very noticeable,” said Dunn, others to address those barriers.” weeks after Indigenous Achievement Plan 2025 to be The University the who completed his bachelor’s and SEE DUNN, PAGE 14 māmowi āsohtētān: Let’s Cross This Together SHANNON COSSETTE

The University of Saskatchewan ciliACTION will be some of this the forum. “Discussions will also by the university’s relationships respectful and constructive engage- (USask) is set to host the 3rd Annual year’s themes. take place around identifying any with Indigenous communities. ment. Building Reconciliation Internal “There is opportunity to university policies, procedures and Ideas continue to be drawn from Following the release of the Forum for members of the USask increase awareness around practices that present barriers to wisdom, knowledges, cultures, 94 Calls to Action from the Truth community on Feb. 28. protocols for community engage- reconciliation and decolonization.” traditions, histories, lived expe- and Reconciliation Commission The format of this year’s ment, share experiences—positive There are many initiatives riences and stories of Indigenous of Canada in 2015, USask hosted forum—māmowi āsohtētān: Let’s or negative—and contribute to underway at USask in the areas of peoples. The university community the first national reconciliation Cross This Together—is interactive individual and collective healing Indigenization, decolonization and is focused on embracing manach- forum on the Saskatoon campus and dialogue-focused. Educational and learning,” said Vice-Provost of reconciliACTION. The languages, itowin (respecting one another) and at . Policy and Racism, Ethical Space, Indigenous Engagement Dr. Jacque- concepts and spirit woven into through active communications and Indigenous Wellness, and Recon- line Ottmann (PhD), who will host University Plan 2025 were shaped is taking an integrated approach to SEE INTERNAL, PAGE 15

NEWS.USASK.CA 9 USask senior leaders take wellness to heart

 KURT HOFMANN

Physical wellness has and give us some advice and wise always played a big counsel.” Chad told a few friends and role in Dr. Karen Chad’s co-workers about how her training (PhD) life. was helping her get back on track and they wanted to join in, forming As she puts it, she was very privi- a workout group to help support leged to be raised in a family envi- each other. Her group consists of ronment that always valued the Dr. Peta Bonham-Smith (PhD), importance of physical activity— dean of arts and science, Dr. Paula that whole concept of healthy body- Schwann (MD), a family physician healthy mind. and former USask professor, and her But as her career progressed husband Dave Nielsen, a professional from being a professor in the College chartered accountant who works off of Kinesiology to her current role campus but joins them at the Physical of vice-president, research, at the Activity Complex (PAC) as much as University of Saskatchewan (USask), his schedule allows. The group has she found that the busier she got, the now been together for 14 years. more her healthy body-healthy mind “It is in our calendars and it is balance was waning. While she still a non-moveable,” said Chad. “Our worked out regularly, Chad felt more offices know that and there will fatigued and wasn’t pushing herself be only very rare circumstances like she used to, and realized she where it can be changed. I wanted need help to get back on track. it consciously to be part of my work “It was a tough point to get there day. It shows my personal commit- because I always think of myself as ment to health and well-being and highly motivated,” Chad said. “But I think it is important for students, I wasn’t pushing myself like I used colleagues, staff and faculty to see to and noticed I wasn’t getting those that it is OK to build it into your day. same benefits, so I realized that I I can leave my office and be back in needed somebody to kick my butt one hour and 10 minutes. It is doable just to get me back.” and it doesn’t need to take this huge Chad enlisted the help of amount of time.” From left, Dr. Paula Schwann (MD), Dr. Karen Chad (PhD), Dave Nielsen and GRAY FERGUSON personal trainer Gray Ferguson, Many senior leaders on campus Dr. Peta Bonham-Smith (PhD) during their regular workout at the USask PAC. who she initially thought she would followed their lead. Ferguson work with for six months to help estimates that he has trained more “Our seniors leaders, being over the years, especially when it not in our formal work attire and I refocus on her physical and mental than a dozen senior leaders over leaders, are always ‘on’ leading comes to the type of people using think that is really positive.” wellness. Ferguson is the program the years because of the group’s meetings and discussions the PAC. “I think the PAC is a very cool and client services co-ordinator for recommendations. The list currently throughout their days and evenings, “I love when everybody, no place because of our clientele,” added Recreation Services in kinesiology. includes deans like Dr. Mary Buhr for that matter. I think they enjoy matter what stage or age or fitness Ferguson. “There are very few places “It was a hard decision person- (PhD) of agriculture and biore- coming to their exercise session and, level, takes that commitment for that our senior leaders, faculty, staff, ally because I see myself as a very sources, Dr. Suzanne Kresta (PhD) in although it is physically challenging, their health,” Chad said. “I think it students and community members independent and motivated indi- engineering and Dr. Preston Smith they can turn their mind off for that is helpful for people to see that you can be together all at once and just vidual and with my background in (MD) in medicine, as well as Dr. hour and just focus on themselves,” don’t have to be at a particular level blend it together.” kinesiology, I am supposed to be Patti McDougall (PhD), vice-provost said Ferguson. “It provides them or you don’t have to look like this or the expert,” Chad said. “But I saw of Teaching, Learning and Student with a physical workout, but also a that or have to have specific gear. The Kurt Hofmann is a that sometimes you need to have Experience, and former University mental break during the day.” campus community gets to see us in communications specialist somebody from the outside to come Secretary Dr. Beth Bilson (PhD). Chad has seen a lot of change our gym shorts, sweaty T-shirts and in University Relations.

10 FEBRUARY 14, 2020 SPOTLIGHT ON FINANCE AND RESOURCES: From assembly line to the board room for Carver

 ASHLEY DOPKO An encounter with one of Canada’s the most impact at Magna, but after biggest business leaders helped some consideration chose human carve out a career path for one of resources. the University of Saskatchewan’s “I knew in my experience from (USask) senior leaders. Junior Achievement that the thing Raised in Cape Breton, N.S., I enjoyed most was seeing how an Cheryl Carver was initially inter- engaging environment that involved ested in studying science, but everyone could lead to greater quickly learned she had a keen success,” she said. sense for business instead. As While she was armed with an a teenager, Carver—USask’s undergraduate degree in commerce associate vice-president, people and a master’s in industrial relations, and resources—was involved in Carver still wanted to know more Junior Achievement (JA) Canada, about manufacturing car parts. At a non-profit that helps youth start her request, Stronach arranged for their own businesses and lead Carver to spend her first six months teams. In Grade 12 she was already at Magna working on the manufac- the president of her own company, turing line. Resembling an episode taking over from a colleague when of Undercover Boss, Carver learned things weren’t going well. not only how hard the work was, but “We were losing money and also the personal and professional considering simply closing up challenges her colleagues faced. shop,” said Carver. “I accepted the “It was exhausting, and I wasn’t challenge of leadership. As a team very good at it,” said Carver. “My we talked it though, identified the apologies to anyone who bought  JAMES SHEWAGA problem and came up with Plan a Ford in the ’90s with window B. We didn’t make a lot of money problems. That might have been Cheryl Carver is the associate by the end of the year, but we had me!” vice-president of people and turned the business around.” “Frank had a big impact on resources at USask. It was because of her leadership me,” Carver added. “I had the that, at age 18, Carver won the JA chance to experience all sides of a The Board of Governors of St. Thomas More College (STM), University of award for best managed company in global organization, to work with a larger portfolio as AVP of people Saskatchewan,is pleased to announce the following appointments: Canada. diverse group of people to see how and resources, including finance, Jason Aebig, BA: Member-at-large It was this award that unknow- the business was being run around procurement and human resources. Partner with communications firm Creative Fire ingly helped shape the trajectory of the world. I always remember how “It’s been a steep learning Carver’s career. As a national award focused Frank was on empowering curve,” said Carver. “In some ways Sr. Anne Lewans, OSU : STM Society Appointee winner, Carver was asked to speak people and making sure they under- I’ve felt like I did when I joined the General Superior of the Ursulines of Prelate at the Canadian Business Hall of stood their connection to the big manufacturing line back in 1989, Neil Reddekopp, CPA, CMA, BA: Member-at-large Fame gala where she met a number picture.” but I didn’t find it as overwhelming Chief of Operations for myComply of Canadian business leaders, one Just like her experience in this time. I know that I have good of whom was Frank Stronach, a JA, Carver saw the link between people all around me who are so Shadman Sharar : STM Student member well-known entrepreneur with a Magna’s success and the engage- engaged in supporting students, 3rd Yr, International Studies/Economics, USask penchant for supporting youth as ment of the people who worked faculty, staff and leaders across the STM Board of Governors they launched their careers. there, something she has carried university. I’m incredibly proud to Marie Stack (chair) Recognizing her potential, over to her role at USask. be a part of an organization that is helen horSMan(Vice ch) Stronach asked her where she’d “My goal is always to empower deeply committed to developing ray kolla (treaSurer) like to work in his company, Magna people in a way that creates a more the skills and knowledge of our Brenda ahenakew International, after she graduated. engaging work environment, students, and providing amazing JaSon aeBig “I was maybe 22 years old,” said allowing us to run an effective orga- opportunities for our faculty and Sr. anne lewanS Carver. “The opportunity he was nization,” said Carver. staff.” neil reddekopp affording me was huge.” Joining USask as the director ShadMan Sharar Sharon wright Initially, Carver was unsure in human resources in 2004, Ashley Dopko is a communications carl Still (preSident) of where she might be able to have Carver has since taken on an even specialist in University Relations.

NEWS.USASK.CA 11 Examining how diabetes affects bone strength Kinesiology and medicine researchers collaborating on ongoing study  ALYSSA WIEBE

Children with Type 1 diabetes bone health, using state-of-the-art (DM1) have a high risk of fracture, high-resolution bone imaging tools.” but experts don’t know why. For the past two years, the Researchers at the University of team has worked collaboratively, Saskatchewan (USask) are hoping to recruiting children and youth (ages find the answer. 8-14) with DM1 from their cross-sec- A research team, jointly led tional study pool, local diabetes by Dr. Saija Kontulainen (PhD) of clinic, and summer camp, to collect the College of Kinesiology and Dr. baseline data and one-year follow-up Munier Nour (MD) of the College of measures. Medicine has focused their research The next step in the research on providing the first evidence project—funded by the Canadian of how bone strength develops in Institutes of Health Research, children with DM1 in comparison Saskatchewan Health Research to their healthy peers. The team’s Foundation, and College of Medicine goal is to provide new data that will Research Awards—will be to help explain why bone micro-archi- examine bone structure and density tecture and strength in children and in fine detail using high-resolution youth with DM1 differs from those peripheral quantitative computer children who do not have Type 1 tomography (HR-pQCT) scanning diabetes. and computational engineering tools, “This information is funda- in order to define bone strength. mentally important to improve They will also measure growth our understanding of underpin- (height and body mass), assess  ALYSSA WIEBE ning reasons for bone fragility in maturity, muscle performance and Type 1 diabetes,” said Kontulainen. image muscle properties, as well as Dr. Munier Nour (MD) in medicine “Second, this information, along document hormones and growth and Dr. Saija Kontulainen (PhD) in with the evidence of factors that factors from blood samples taken kinesiology are collaborating on can improve bone strength—such in the clinic and monitor nutrition bone strength research for patients as specific exercises—will guide (with a questionnaire) and physical with diabetes. designs of new trials and evidence- activity (using activity monitors). based guidelines of diabetes care, Over the next few years, they hope Nominations are now being accepted for the including fracture prevention across to be able to guide longer-term Dr. Adam Baxter-Jones (PhD). the lifespan.” follow-up studies and interventions “I have always loved to play UNIVERSITY STAFF Previous studies have reported to optimize bone strength develop- team sports,” said Kontulainen, bone issues, but no one has assessed ment and help prevent fractures in whose training in advanced EXCELLENCE AWARD if bone micro-architecture and children with Type 1 diabetes. imaging brought new expertise to strength was impaired. Finding Kontulainen earned her bach- this highly talented team and has Recognizing staff members who have achieved this type of evidence could help elor’s, master’s and PhD back home helped contribute to their findings. excellence while demonstrating dedication and to explain why children had more in Finland, before coming to Canada “It is similarly inspirational, fun fractures already during growth, in 2003 to conduct her post-doc commitment to the university’s Mission, Vision and and powerful to work together in Values and support of the University Plan 2025. said Nour. research at UBC. research teams with patient/family “In recent years it has been iden- She said she then came to advisors, health-care providers and Nomination deadline March 6 tified that children and adults with USask because of its renowned and decision makers, trainees and scien- Type 1 diabetes have impairments unique longitudinal bone growth tists from different disciplines to in bone strength and a higher risk and development studies, and for create new evidence and solutions usask.ca/facultystaff/ of fracture,” said Nour, a pediatric the opportunity to learn from and for problems we all care about.” university-staff-excellence-award.php endocrinologist. “The reason for this work with experts and pioneers in is poorly understood and requires the field such as Professor Emeritus Alyssa Wiebe is evaluation. Here at the University Dr. Don Bailey (PhD), Professor the communications and of Saskatchewan, we are uniquely Emeritus Dr. Bob Faulkner (PhD) alumni relations officer poised to non-invasively evaluate and fellow kinesiology researcher in the College of Kinesiology.

12 FEBRUARY 14, 2020 HUSKIES AT HOME: Dukate rewrites record book for Huskies Examining how diabetes affects bone strength FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Men’s basketball playoff play-in game:  JAMES SHEWAGA Host Thompson Rivers at PAC, 7pm Women’s hockey best-of-3 quarter-final: Back in the spring of 2015, Sabine person is probably the most impres- Kinesiology and medicine researchers collaborating on ongoing study Host UBC, at , 7pm Dukate made a life-changing sive thing for me. I really can’t SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 decision to come to Canada. Five believe it’s been five years already. Women’s hockey best-of-3 quarter-final: years later, the native of Latvia is When I think about the person that Host UBC, at Merlis Belsher Place, 7pm putting the finishing touches on a she’s become, she really has come a SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 star-studded career as one of the long way.” Women’s hockey best-of-3 quarter-final: best women’s basketball players in Canada has become home Host UBC, at Merlis Belsher Place, 7pm Huskies history. for Dukate over the past five years FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 “It was definitely my best and she is hoping to stay after she Track and Field: Canada West championships, decision of my life,” said Dukate, the graduates in December. at Saskatoon Field House. reigning Canada West player of the “I want to get my permanent Men’s hockey best-of-three semifinal, TBD year and a All-Canadian— residency and I would love to be a at Merlis Belsher Place, 7pm denoting the top five players in the counsellor,” said Dukate, who speaks Women’s basketball quarter-final at PAC, TBD country. “Pursuing a degree and five languages: English, German, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 playing a game that you love, and Latvian, Lithuanian and Russian. Track and Field: Canada West championships, having such a great coach and team, “When I changed to psychology, that at Saskatoon Field House. it helps you become a better person. was around the time that I was seeing Men’s hockey best-of-three semifinal, TBD I feel like I have grown here so much (a counsellor), so that was a big at Merlis Belsher Place, 7pm as a person and as a student and an impact on me. Knowing how much Women’s basketball semifinal at PAC, TBD athlete, so it has definitely been a a counsellor can help you, it really SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 great experience.” impressed me. I would really like to Men’s hockey best-of-three semifinal, TBD A College of Arts and Science work as a counsellor in the future.” at Merlis Belsher Place, 7pm psychology student at the University For now, Dukate and her GETMYPHOTO.CA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 of Saskatchewan (USask), Dukate Sabine Dukate has become the all-time leader in three-  teammates are focused on winning Men’s and women’s hockey: will graduate as the top three-point point shooting in Huskie women’s basketball history. their fourth conference title and Best-of-three finals, TBD shooter in the history of the Huskies second national championship in SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 program. The 5-foot-9 guard has as finishing in the top five in career played with so many great players five years, after being ranked No.1 in Men’s and women’s hockey: overcome personal challenges and points, assists and minutes played. here and for such a great coach.” the country for most of the season, Best-of-three finals, TBD injuries—including undergoing “Definitely coming here, I never Huskies head coach Lisa and winning their first 15 straight Women’s basketball one-game final, TBD shoulder surgery the day after the thought I would ever be on the list, so Thomaidis—who also leadsgames to clinch a playoff berth. As SUNDAY, MARCH 1 national championship game in that is such a big honour for me,” said Canada’s Olympic-bound women’s the Huskies prepare for the playoffs, Men’s and women’s hockey: 2018—to set Huskie records for Dukate, who started in kinesiology basketball team—said Dukate ranks Dukate may have the opportunity Best-of-three finals, TBD most three-pointers made in a before changing colleges to study among the top players that she has to close out her career the way it season (67) and career (260), as well psychology. “I have been lucky to have coached in her 21 seasons at USask. started—as a national champion. “Sabine has been such an “I feel like that would be just amazing story,” said Thomaidis. a remarkable way to finish,” said HUSKIE HIGHLIGHTS: “Her journey coming to Canada, Dukate, who had 22 points and getting into school, adjusting to life seven rebounds as a rookie in the Taran Kozun became the first Huskies goalie—and just general manager of the of the the second in Canada West history—to score a goal during Canadian Elite Basketball League on Jan. 9. Meanwhile, in a foreign country, studying in a championship game in 2016 to help a 4-0 victory over the Dinos on Jan. 18. Kozun, the Huskies assistant coach Chad Jacobson was announced foreign language, the injuries she’s the Huskies win their first national 2018-19 U Sports goalie of the year, also notched back- as the new head coach of the Rattlers on Jan. 29. Both had to play through and overcome, title. “When I came here, I didn’t to-back shutouts to sweep the series … Huskies women’s remain in their roles with the Huskies as they lead the her success on the basketball court realize how hard you have to work hockey netminder Jessica Vance also earned back-to- Rattlers in the spring/summer season that begins May 14 and impact on the success of our to be the national champion. And back shutouts that weekend to move into second all-time … The university has announced it is replacing the arti- program … the list goes on and on. having that experience in my first in the conference record books with 20 career shutouts … ficial turf in this spring. The $3-million There is just so much that we are so year was amazing and finishing on Huskies men’s basketball coach Barry Rawlyk was named project is expected to be completed by September. proud of her for. Her growth as a that note again would be great.” Feel like you’re the home team, IHG® even when you’re on the road. Game Changing Give your group a Game Changing Advantage. advantage Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University (Proudly located on campus). Book your group today! 306.954.1250

NEWS.USASK.CA 13 ONE DAY FOR STUDENTS: MARCH 17 Donor support helps get students back on their feet

CARLEE SNOW

Any student may face unpredictable traumatic the student said. “I am very grateful events or crises during their time at university, and for all of those who contribute to this fund.” can be faced with the difficult decision to put their Each year, the USask education on hold if they don’t have the financial community comes together on One SUBMITTED resources to deal with these unexpected issues. Day for Students to support students in crisis through the Nasser Family University donor and alumnus Dr. Kay Nasser (PhD), middle, with USask students Emergency Student Trust. Thanks and volunteers during last year’s One Day for Students event. However, thanks to emergency point, I had run out of options and to this university-wide fundraiser, funding, like the Nasser Family I was feeling very defeated,” said students who face traumatic events, Emergency Student Trust estab- one USask student who has received like medical emergencies, funerals, incredible $166,517 was raised to Emergency Student Trust. These lished by Professor Emeritus Dr. Kay emergency funding and wanted to loss of employment, family break- support students in need. donations are truly life changing Nasser (PhD) and Mrs. Dora Nasser, share their story anonymously. ups, house fires and other unfore- This year on March 17, USask by helping students, like this one, there are supports in place to ensure Receiving the emergency seen events will not have to face will be hosting its seventh annual recover after crisis. that University of Saskatchewan funding was a life-changing moment. these challenges alone. day of giving in support of students. (USask) students don’t need to cut “I felt like I could breathe again!” Last year on One Day for On this day, each donation goes Carlee Snow is a development their educational goals short. The student explained that they Students, the gifts of more than to supports the Nasser Family communications co-ordinator. “I had an overdrawn bank could feel the strain of debt being 640 people—students, alumni, account, a pile of bills, and a looming lifted from their shoulders when they and members of the campus Thank you for your support of USask students. eviction notice on my apartment. If received the news about the funding. community—came together to I was not able to pay my rent before “I am still so thankful for the support USask students in need. For more information or to make your donation early, the end of the month, both me and financial help I received because it Those donations were generously please visit: give.usask.ca/oneday my son would be kicked out. At this provided me with the help I needed,” matched by the Nassers, and an Dunn experiences change on campus FROM PAGE 9

Join us in recognizing eight graduates of the College of Arts and Science Indspire Award in 2003. “When I settings, before coming to USask to have to balance being a student and who have excelled in their fields and enhanced their communities. did my engineering undergraduate study and compete for the Huskie an athlete and those skills helped me | degree, that was 1999 to 2004, I Athletics track and field team. get my degree and I have been able FRIDAY, MARCH 27 5:30 PM felt like one of the only Indigenous “Being a Huskies student-ath- to utilize them in my career as well.” TCU Place, 35 22nd St. E., Saskatoon students in the college. lete was great for me,” said Dunn, After working six years in Tickets: $80 general; $20 students; group tickets available “And coming back to campus who went on to coach Team the field and earning his profes- in 2014, when I started working Saskatchewan in the 2014 North sional engineer designation, Dunn for the college, there was a notice- American Indigenous Games and returned to USask to help the next able difference. You could see now helps coach the Running Wild generation of Indigenous engineers more Indigenous employees in track club. “Huskie Athletics was before moving into his new role to 2020 Alumni of Influence Award Recipients more prominent positions, and the where I met many of my life-long support Indigenization and recon-

Anthony Bidulka (BA’83, BEd’91, Dr. Monique Simair (BSc’04, PhD’09) community of students and staff friends. It was where I met my now ciliation initiatives across campus. BComm’91) Dr. Ronald Steer (BA’63, PhD’68, DSc’95) was more prevalent and it was a wife, Adrianne Vangool, who is a “It’s nice having the oppor- Dr. Signa Daum Shanks (BA’92) Adrian Stimson (MFA’06) nice change.” much better pole vaulter than me! tunity for broader reach across Tracey Jungwirth (BSc’92) Young Alumni of Influence Award Dunn, who is and We met pole vaulting together. campus,” said Dunn. “And if Dr. Russell Muzzolini (BSc’88, MSc’92, Dr. Adam Pottle (PhD’16) PhD’97) a member of the Athabasca “Those relationships that I students can see some of the things Chipewyan First Nation, split his developed as a Huskie athlete, that I’ve been fortunate to be able to aoi2020.eventbrite.ca time growing up in both urban surrounded by my peers and role do and if they can see themselves () and rural (Watrous) models, were really beneficial. You doing similar things, that’s great.”

14 FEBRUARY 14, 2020 Residents require hands-on training COMING EVENTS FROM PAGE 2 hands-on experience in the outpa- to complement the to spend some of their time at the tient setting. Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon. CONFERENCES the Future of an Ideal. By Pierre-Francois Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Noppen. “Rather than staying for four “It’s important to step out of Saskatoon as part of their training, 3rd Annual Building • March 13, Enlightenment and Intoxication. years in one hospital, we need to the ward and into the community particularly for intensive care and Reconciliation Forum By Sarah Hoffman. send (residents) to other places to where you see children with types of sub-specialty experience.” Feb. 28, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Marquis Hall. get a full range of experience of what problems that aren’t bringing them Mingling Minds Seminar “The ultimate goal is to produce This day-long event is a response to the we’re trying to teach,” he added. into the hospital,” he said. “Residents Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Feb. 20, 4:15-5:30 pm, Windsor Room-Uni- good pediatricians,” he added. Canada: Calls to Action, and features the versity Club. Dr. Silvana Papagerakis Since doctors are training to need to learn more about chronic themes of educational policy and racism, presents Interdisciplinary approaches to treat and care for children across the health issues, not just acute ones.” Kristen McEwen is a ethical space, Indigenous wellness, and assess circadian disruption in patients with province, there needs to be a program Holmes noted that, “Regi- communications co-ordinator reconciliACTION. Guest speakers include: oral cancer and Dr. Robert Laprairie presents in the southern part of the province, na-based residents will still need USask President Peter Stoicheff, Provost The untapped pharmalogical potential of in the College of Medicine. Tony Vannelli, The Honourable Russ natural products in cannabis beyond THC Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatch- and CBD. RSVP by e-mailing ewan, Kathleen Mahoney, Calgary-based [email protected]. lawyer and law professor at the University of Calgary, Phil Fontaine, former Chief International Year of Plant Health of Assembly of First Nations, and Willie Collaborative Seminar Series Internal forum an annual event Ermine, assistant professor at First Nations Feb. 24, 3:30–4:30 pm, Marquis Hall, Exeter University of Canada. Visit indigenous. Room. Integrating forage and rangeland into FROM PAGE 9 usask.ca to register. cattle production and its impact on environ- mental sustainability—expert perspectives. 2020 .caISES Gathering The event engaged in thoughtful “We are humbled to have and tools to help them take action Feb. 28-March 1, Agriculture Building 7 Nights of History discussions on how the USask the opportunity to bring in these on reconciliation and Indigeniza- and Holiday Inn and Suites (Friday), Arts 6:30 pm, Hose & Hydrant, 612 11th Street community could move forward on speakers for the forum,” said Matt tion in their own lives.” Building (Saturday/Sunday). Close to East. Free public talks by USask Department the calls to action and what ongoing Dunn, Indigenization and reconcil- 150 individuals from across the country of History faculty. work needed to be done with univer- iation co-ordinator and this year’s are expected to take part in the annual Shannon Cossette is • Feb. 26, Surviving the Revolution: The Canadian Indigenous Science and Engi- sities across Canada. forum committee chair. “One of our the communications officer in Virginian Conquest of Illinois and the neering Society (.caISES) gathering, in In 2017, USask hosted its first goals is that participants become the Office of the Vice-Provost Birth of Franco-America. By Dr. Robert support of Indigenous STEM students. Indigenous Engagement at USask. Engelbert (PhD). internal forum designed to have the empowered and garner resources university community reflect on the For more information, visit: Indigenous.usask.ca/about/Internal-Forum.php COURSES / WORKSHOPS New Feminist Research Lecture work that was happening locally March 12, 4 pm, Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, Multi-lingual Conversational and nationally and to consider what Murray Building. College of Arts and Language Classes was still needed to undertake Indig- Science faculty member Dr. Emily Snyder Registration is open for winter session (PhD) delivers the annual New Feminist enization and reconciliation on conversational language classes in French, Research Lecture: Settler news Narratives of campus. A commitment came from Spanish, , German, Italian, Portuguese HIV Non-disclosure: Deconstructing Repre- that forum to host an internal event and Japanese. Classes are limited to 16 Lecture Series sentations of Indigeneity, Sexuality and Law. each year. people. Call 306-966-5539 or 306-966- Hosted by the Women’s and Gender Studies at the College of Law 4355, or register online at artsandscience. Program. Free and open to the public. This year’s forum is an oppor- usask.ca/noncredit/languages/language- tunity for organizers and attendees schedule.php THE ARTS of Indigenous and non-Indige- MARCH 2 nous cultures to be inspired and SEMINARS / LECTURES SCHUMIATCHER LECTURE ON LAW AND LITERATURE Arts and Science Book Club: seek deeper relationships, greater My Writing Life Harry Potter goes to law school Public River Transport and Saska- awareness and mutual under- toon’s undervalued thoroughfare March 4. Each year, the Arts and Science Lenora Ledwon, Professor of Law, St. Thomas University Book Club brings together the entire standing. Working together to Feb. 14, 9:30–10:30 am, Thorvaldson Building College of Arts and Science in the study create an inclusive and welcoming 12PM | MLT AIKINS LECTURE THEATRE (ROOM 150), Room 129. Our urban river has plenty of of a chosen book, culminating in a visit by culture can also lead to systemic COLLEGE OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN potential, but has been underappreciated for the author. Lands of Lost Borders by Kate its public transportation capacity. Paul Van transformation. Harris is the 2019/20 book club selection. Pul, land surveyor, author and expert in the This year’s guest speakers MARCH 9 Free and open to the public. history of hydraulic engineering, lays out a Corporate Responsbility: The case for diversity • 2–3:30 pm, Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, 191 will include USask President Peter practical concept to restore the river’s urban Stoicheff and Provost Tony Vannelli, transportation potential. Murray Building. Reading and discussion Ken Fredeen, General Counsel, Deloitte LLP with Harris. along with The Honourable Russ 12PM | MLT AIKINS LECTURE THEATRE (ROOM 150), • 7–8.45 pm, GSA Commons, Emmanuel & Philosophy in the Community Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of COLLEGE OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN 7–9 pm, The Refinery, Emmanuel Anglican St. Chad Building, 1337 College Drive. The Saskatchewan, University of Calgary Church basement. 609 Dufferin Ave. This annual My Writing Life lecture: reading and discussion with Harris, and book signing Professor Kathleen Mahoney, community lecture and discussion series is Assistant Professor Willie Ermine of organized by the Department of Philosophy to to follow. First Nations University of Canada, share the rewards and pleasures of philosoph- All lectures are free and open to everyone. ical reflection. Free and open to the public. NEXT OCN: March 13 and Phil Fontaine, former Chief of • Feb. 14, What is Socialism? The Past and DEADLINE: February 27 Assembly of First Nations.

NEWS.USASK.CA 15 USASK’S AWE-INSPIRING INSTRUMENTS

 JAMES SHEWAGA They are hand-crafted priceless pieces of history spanning more than 400 years, a quartet of exquisite Amati instruments that is unique in Canada and the pride of USask. And they come complete with stories as rich as their harmonic tones.

From a smuggled out of France for offered the priceless collection to the safekeeping during the Second World university for a nominal fee of only $20,000, War and another once owned by a world- with the stipulation that the instruments famous musician, to an extremely rare would be used in ways to benefit the people commissioned by Pope Paul the Fifth and a of the province. lost in time for decades in a dusty attic “It is a big deal to have these instruments, in the Earl of Plymouth’s castle in England, and their history on campus is very the Amati instruments are true treasures. intriguing and we are very pleased to have “If only they could talk, right?” said Dr. them here,” said Marion. “There are some Gregory Marion (PhD), head of USask’s different thoughts on whether instruments Department of Music. “There is a remarkable as valuable and irreplaceable as these should story to go with every one of these be museum pieces or performances pieces. instruments.” But my impression of what Mr. Kolbinson would have wanted is that it would be hard The Amati instruments were hand-crafted for these to be a value to the people of the in the 1600s in Italy by the famous Amati province of Saskatchewan if they weren’t family—considered the first great luthiers— being performed.” DAVID STOBBE who made some of the world’s most sought- after instruments, with many selling for more From USask music students to the former than a million dollars. of musicians, the instruments have been performed in class and in “The Amati family is as well-known in concert, including for Queen Elizabeth II on performance circles as Stradivarius or Saskatchewan’s 100th anniversary in 2005 Guarneri,” said Marion. “In fact, the and most recently at a concert in January in had a hand in even training some of the Convocation Hall. Stradivarius people.” “Maybe the most unique aspect of our Amati USask’s four Amati instruments were collection is the fact that we have a quartet A look at the University of acquired over a five-year period in the of these instruments, which is rare in itself,” Saskatchewan’s remarkable and rare 1950s by Saskatchewan farmer and amateur said Marion. “But it is the sound quality and Amati quartet of string instruments, JAMES SHEWAGA collector Steve Kolbinson. In 1959, Kolbinson the sound colour that is truly special.”  dating back to the 1600s.