A new report is recommending 3D-printed housing be tested in Northern communities as a potential solution in addressing housing problems in Northern and Indigenous communities.
The India Report Card is part of an international endeavor of researchers from across 49 countries in six continents, called the Global Matrix 3.0.
What began in 2013 as a casual conversation between faculty members and executives-in-residence at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) has resulted in research that has the potential to impact future budgeting decisions in the Canadian K-12 education sector.
Dazawray Landrie-Parker joined the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) two years ago, hoping to develop a better understanding of policy issues in northern and Indigenous areas.
With a new academic year in full swing, the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) University of Regina (U of R) campus is settling into their new home on the revitalized College Avenue Campus (CAC).
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) student, Jade Anderson, was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship (QEII) of $20,000 to assist in her future research on Saskatchewan’s medically assisted dying policies.
Suicide and mental illness among Canadian first responders represents a major health issue, with about 250, including 63 paramedics, having taken their own lives since 2014 (The Tema Conter Memorial Trust (Tema)). Considering this, it begs the question: why haven’t we been working harder to save those who spend their days and nights saving us?
Through an innovative and unique partnership between the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) and the Arctic University of Norway (UiT), Master of Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas (GENI) student, Blaine Mirasty, was given the opportunity to study at UiT in Tromsø, Norway.
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc-André Pigeon as an Assistant Professor in the area of co-operatives and public policy at its University of Saskatchewan (UofS) campus, starting September 1, 2018. In addition to this faculty appointment, Marc-André will hold a Strategic Research Fellowship with the Centre for the Study of Co-operatives.
A researcher whose project focuses on working with Indigenous communities to learn how to best mitigate the negative impact that pipeline leaks have on their communities has joined the University of Regina research community after winning a prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship. The award is funded for two years through the federal government.
As Canada prepares to become one of the few countries in the world to legalize recreational cannabis use, the question remains: Are we ready?
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) Ph.D. in Public Policy graduate, Jennifer Budney, has received the University of Saskatchewan Graduate Thesis Award in the Social Sciences, announced at Spring Convocation.
From Northern Saskatchewan to Northern Europe, three students in the Master of Northern Governance and Development (MNGD) program have gained valuable best lessons, models and practices from across the provincial north and the circumpolar world. Now, they will apply that knowledge to inform policy changes and regional development initiatives in remote Northern Canadian regions and the world.
Shawnakay Sterling-Daley moved to Canada from Jamaica, bringing with her an undergraduate degree in management studies and a desire to see positive changes across government. Many factors contributed to her decision to apply to the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, though she identifies the rich experiential learning opportunities as having significant influence.
Nadiya Miftakhova came to Canada from Ukraine. She has known herself to have strong leadership qualities. She was looking to put those skills to use in a career that is both challenging and rewarding. After learning about the Master of Public Administration program at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, she knew she had to come to Canada to explore her potential in the public sector.
Ly Pham has always been interested in a career that would allow her to work towards building better communities. Drawing from her background in sociology, she knew that a Master of Public Administration would prepare her for the career she desired.
Bethany Penn is a motivated individual who thrives when faced with new challenges. After attending an information session about the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, she knew that the Master of Public Administration would be an excellent complement to her background in international development.
This June, 86 Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) students will receive their degrees and join over 800 alumni around the world.
Alana Cattapan, assistant professor in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has been awarded the Canadian Blood Services (CBS)’ James Kreppner Award ($43,275) to study the commercialization of blood and tissue in Canada.
National Pharmacare, active living mobile platforms, and employee engagement in the public sector, were just some of the topics Johnson Shoyama students explored during this year’s 2018 Policy Research Poster Competition. However, it was Marlene McNab’s poster entitled, “Indigenous Child Welfare and Path Dependency,” that took first place.
Through an innovative and collaborate graduate program with the UiT Arctic University of Norway, students in the Johnson Shoyama joint Master of Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas (GENI) program are inspired to make a difference in their communities after learning from the Sami and other Norwegian people in the North.
JSGS assistant professor, Cheryl Camillo, was one of four scholars awarded funding through the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs’ Hubert Project to develop open source multimedia materials with a human services focus.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has selected Métis lawyer and scholar Yvonne Boyer as the first Indigenous person appointed to Senate from Ontario, bringing the total number of Indigenous senators to eight.
Three northern Métis and First Nations communities are partnering with researchers from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) at the University of Saskatchewan in a $1.02 million pilot program designed to equip these small communities with the research and policy development skills they need to succeed.
Theatre is “the perfect place” to explore relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, says an internationally acclaimed playwright, dramaturge and director.
Students from across Canada convened in Vancouver this past weekend to compete in the 2018 National Public Administration Case Competition (NAPCC).
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Florizone as an Executive-in-Residence, effective immediately for a one-year term.
When Shawn Robinson started his Master of Public Policy degree back in 2015, he knew it would take him places…he just never imagined that would include Kyoto, Japan.
Four JSGS students are getting ready to compete against teams from 13 policy and public administration schools across Canada.
Alana Cattapan, an assistant professor in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy campus at the University of Saskatchewan has been awarded a New Investigator Grant by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) to explore how the concept of “women of childbearing age” influences public health policy and biomedical research.
The Asia Pacific Foundation (APF) of Canada has named 21 individuals from across Canada as Distinguished Fellows.
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Murray Fulton as Director, U of S Campus, effective January 1, 2018 - July 30, 2020.
