College of Education - USask

Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize and honour the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. 🌟

Today we reflect on stories of strength and resilience. In the latest STF Bulletin, read about Louisa Fraser, who is reclaiming her Cree language after it was taken from her as a child in residential school. Now 88, she is sharing that gift with students, ensuring the next generation can learn Cree freely and joyfully.

Her journey is a powerful reminder that language is identity, healing and connection.

Read more in the STF Bulletin: https://www.stf.sk.ca/about-stf/news/reviving-her-ancestors-voice/

National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada.

Through the College of Education, offers certificates in Indigenous languages, including Michif - learn more here: https://education.usask.ca/news/2026/2026-usask-to-launch-indigenous-language-certificate-in-michif.php

The certificate is open not only to teachers but also to anyone interested in learning and improving their fluency in an Indigenous language. For more information or to apply, visit the Certificate in Indigenous Languages website: https://admissions.usask.ca/indigenous-languages.php

USask professor teaching the study of education as a reckoning with colonialism

Dr. Lynn Caldwell (PhD) brings her critique of settler colonialism and whiteness in her own life to the work of engaging with students of education as they think critically on philosophical, ethical, sociological, and relational levels to build a more just society.

“What keeps me drawn to anti-oppressive education and to studies of education has a lot to do with who I end up connecting with and the efforts of those who have been teaching and organizing for generations," Caldwell said.

USask professor teaching the study of education as a reckoning with colonialism - College of Education Dr. Lynn Caldwell (PhD) brings her critique of settler colonialism and whiteness in her own life to the work of engaging with students of education as they think critically on philosophical, ethical, sociological, and relational levels to build a more just society.

National Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Indigenous History Month - News June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the histories, cultures, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.

USask Métis graduate student awarded $90,000 scholarship

Nicole Mercereau has been awarded a 2026 Indigenous Graduate Leadership Scholarship from the University of Saskatchewan.

“As a mother, I can be a role model for my two kids and they can see that their mom can do hard things and that the work pays off." - Nicole Mercereau.

USask Métis graduate student awarded $90,000 scholarship - College of Education Nicole Mercereau has been awarded a 2026 Indigenous Graduate Leadership Scholarship from the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

🏈 Are you ready for some football?

Attention USask alumni in Ottawa and area: join us July 3 as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa REDBLACKS!

Enjoy the game from our exclusive USask alumni seating section at TD Place (alongside our friends from the University of Regina), plus score 20% off tickets.

Come out for a night of football, connections, and USask pride!

Get your tickets at: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Universitysaskatchewan

Indigenous History Month: Chief Taypotat’s legacy of service - News From the campus of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to the battlefields of Afghanistan, Chief Evan Taypotat brought a lifetime of lessons learned to his role of serving as leader of Kahkewistahaw First Nation.

2025/26 USask Provost Awards ✨

Congratulations to Dr. Jing Xiao and Dr. Jordan Raymond on being recognized for their commitment and dedication to teaching and learning!

Dr. Jing Xiao (Provost’s College Award for Outstanding Teaching): https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-celebrates-the-202526-provosts-college-awards-recipients.php

Dr. Jordan Raymond (Sylvia Wallace Sessional Lecturer Award): https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/recognizing-innovation-impact-in-teaching-202526-provosts-teaching-awards.php

A Methodologist Seeks to Make Academia More Human

By expertise, Dr. Tarid Wongvorachan (PhD) is a methodologist, meaning he focuses on the design and blueprint of research itself to help communities solve their most pressing problems.

“I want to move away from the gatekeeper model of professorship and move toward an empowerment model." — Dr. Tarid Wongvorachan

A Methodologist Seeks to Make Academia More Human - College of Education By expertise, Dr. Tarid Wongvorachan (PhD) is a methodologist, meaning he focuses on the design and blueprint of research itself to help communities solve their most pressing problems.

USask graduate student shaping youth through education, decolonization and athletics

From Sucker Creek First Nation in Treaty 8 territory in Alberta, Lukas Cardinal (BEd’22) is using his knowledge and experience to inspire students.

“Being Indigenous, I feel a sense of duty and responsibility to my family’s culture and history,” he said. “I don’t have all the answers, but that’s part of lifelong learning: as long as you’re trying your best and your heart is in the right place, that’s what courage is about.”

USask graduate shaping youth through education, decolonization and athletics - College of Education From Sucker Creek First Nation in Treaty 8 territory in Alberta, Lukas Cardinal (BEd’22) is using his knowledge and experience to inspire students.