School of Rehabilitation Science

June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, which recognizes and celebrates the history and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

Join our campus community at these events celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day:

📍Rock Your Roots
Friday, June 19, 2026
Victoria Park, Saskatoon, 10:30 AM

📍Métis Nation - Saskatchewan: Free Community BBQ
Friday, June 19, 2026
Victoria Park, Saskatoon, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Wanuskewin National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations
Saturday, June 21, 2026, Wanuskewin, 10 AM – 4 PM

📍Remai Modern: National Indigenous Peoples Day Screening: Powwow People (with Sky Hopinka)
Friday, June 19, 2026
Remai Modern, Saskatoon, 7 PM

🔗Resources
https://medicine.usask.ca/news/2026/national-indigenous-peoples-day.php
https://spotlight.usask.ca/
Division of Social Accountability - U of S

The School of Rehabilitation Science hosted its annual Student Research and Knowledge Sharing Day on June 5, bringing together faculty, staff, members of clinical community, and students to showcase innovative research and emerging perspectives in rehabilitation science. Student research presentations spanned topics including improved access to care in First Nation and Métis communities, the role of music in pain management, pediatric rehabilitation services, and novel approaches to post-surgical knee recovery, among other topics. The day concluded with a prize presentation and closing remarks, celebrating the contributions and achievements of student presenters.

Last Friday June 5th we held our Spring Awards Ceremony for the 1st & 2nd year students. Congratulations to everyone who won an award, they were well deserved.

Join our next virtual drop-in session to get answers to admissions questions for the Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Physical Therapy and Master of Speech-Language Pathology programs!
When: June 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
Location: Zoom (https://usask-ca.zoom.us/j/95804532214?pwd=r5nIbt61tODRJJEYTrIaqvSTFOzd7k.1&from=addon)

This month, our university community recognizes the outstanding contributions of our 2026 staff and faculty award recipients. Congratulations to our own Dr. Valerie Caron on receiving the Provost's New Teacher Award! 🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations to our Master of Physical Therapy graduates who crossed the stage at convocation today! We are so proud of everything you have achieved and are excited to see the impact you’ll make as you begin this new chapter. 🎓🎉🎓

Today we celebrate an incredible milestone! Join us in congratulating Allyssa Lusung, one of our MPT grads walking across the stage today! 🎉🎓
Learn more about Allyssa's path to becoming a physical therapist:

Finding purpose in movement: Becoming a physical therapist at USask - College of Medicine Fascinated by the human body, Allyssa Lusung knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in health care.

We're hiring! We are looking for a Master of Speech-Language Pathology program Clinical Coordinator. This role is key to supporting student clinical placements as part of our Clinical Education team. If you're passionate about clinical education, collaboration, and student success, we want to hear from you!
👉Learn more: https://usask.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/14/home/requisition/15090?c=usask&sq=master%20of%20speech&_gl=1*i2w7hs*_ga*NzQwMDI0MDc5LjE3MjIzNjc2NTA.*_ga_7P8QY8C9QK*czE3ODA0Mjk1NTIkbzE0NTkkZzEkdDE3ODA0MzAxNTckajIyJGwwJGgw&referralToken=KUBRZ2V1eUa-HpEFoEuQHg

🎉 Congratulations to all students graduating this week from our biomedical sciences, doctor of medicine, physical therapy, health sciences, and community and population health programs. 🎓

We’re incredibly proud of all your hard work and excited to see where your journey takes you next.

May is Speech & Hearing Month in Canada!. We asked our currently MSLP Staff & Faculty some questions regarding this years 2026 Theme: Access Changes Everything

you can find out more information here: https://www.sac-oac.ca/speech-hearing-month/