Building spirit and connection for the next generation:
Inspiring and encouraging Indigenous students to continue as graduate students is one of the objectives of USask College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS). The initiative aims to provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for Indigenous students transitioning from post-secondary education to professional careers.
Q&A with Kaitryn, USask grad and member of YAC
Kaitryn chats with oyateki on convocating, plans for her career, and being a part in uplifting other youth through the Partnership's vision.
A story told through collaboration
April 26, 2024 In the summer of 2023, the Oyateki Partnership’s communications sought to increase awareness of our initiatives and what we do beyond our campuses. Recognizing the potential of communicating with video, we aimed to not only raise awareness of the Partnership but also gain understanding of the importance of our collaborative efforts. Once […]
Dylan’s Story
Dylan has travelled the road of perseverance - it has had its challenges, but each obstacle presented an opportunity to grow and learn. His experience and hard work toward a better a better way of life were realized with the support of Oyateki initiatives.
Trinity’s Story
Uncovering personal strengths and exploring new approaches on the way to financial independence. Trinity tells how her determination combined with an exceptional program led to a new and rewarding journey.
Andrew’s Story
Overcoming uncertainty and finding purpose through a supportive and empowering initiative. Andrew shares his experiences and the positive differences that Oyateki projects can make.
Indigenous Futures: Forging pathways for Indigenous youth!
March 15, 2024 New experiences, new connections, and new possibilities for the future. On March 15, Oyateki Partnership hosted an occasion where each of these became a reality in a memory-making evening. The Partnership is a collaborative effort of Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT), and the University of Saskatchewan (USask). […]
Going where eagles dare, seeing new possibilities
March 2023 “I never realized how different it was until I saw it first hand.”, Nicole Gaddie explained when asked about her impression of the culture she saw and experienced in New Mexico. She had just returned home the previous day from an outbound mobility experience in New Mexico, USA. She and SIIT Academic Initiatives […]
Students are feeling the positive effects of BIRM
January 2023 Spend just a couple of minutes on the BIRM USask facebook page and you’ll sense the variety of supports the program offers. From homework help and Elder support to promoting exciting events like Indigenous Artist night at the Remai Modern or sharing scenes from the atosketan summer work program – the good intentions […]
pawâcikêwikamik – the Innovation Collective
SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGIES SIIT’s Pawâcikêwikamik (‘a lodge supporting those who dream’) is dedicated to empowering grassroots Indigenous entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan. With a focus on supporting, educating, and mentoring Indigenous peoples, Pawâcikêwikamik provides access to cutting-edge technologies and training to support the creation of successful start-ups in a space that emphasizes culture, language, kinship, […]