News in 2021
New USask research collaboration focused on examining how social enterprises can improve community safety
Thanks to Research Junction—an innovative partnership between the City of Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan—researchers and practitioners from the Canadian Centre for th...
USask celebrates expansion of co-operatives programming
In May 2021, when Miranda Flury received a certificate recognizing her as a certified co-operative director, she was one of the first 48 Canadians to ever receive such a designatio...
Policy school welcomes Danette Starblanket as its newest faculty lecturer
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Danette Starblanket as a faculty lecturer at its University of Regina (U of R)...
Policy school appoints former deputy minister and current executive-in-residence as interim director of its USask campus
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are pleased to appoint Alastair MacFadden as the interim director of the scho...
Leading scholar joins USask’s internationally recognized co-operative centre as CRS Chair in Co-operative Governance
For Dr. Dionne Pohler (PhD), the opportunity to take on the role of Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) Chair in Co-operative Governance at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) i...
National survey: More Non-Indigenous Canadians see themselves as having a role in reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
The fourth report from the Confederation of Tomorrow 2021 Survey has found that seven in 10 Canadians believe individuals have a role to play in reconciliation—a proportion that is...
Saskatchewan’s Policy School receives program accreditation for MHA-HIIM
The Canadian College of Health Information Management (College) has granted accreditation to the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy’s (JSGS) Master of Health Administ...
National survey: Westerners support measures to address climate change, but differ on how quickly to act
The survey finds that Canadians in every part of the country—including Saskatchewan and Alberta—lean toward a balanced approach to addressing climate change that involves a gradual...
JSGS student awarded the Best Social and Population Health Paper at the 2021 USask Life and Health Sciences Research Expo
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) would like to congratulate Stephanie Ortynsky, PhD Candidate at its University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus, who was a...
JSGS graduate has life-changing experience on first day of class
Ian Worme graduated with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree after a five-year academic journey that began in the most unconventional way—with the birth of his youngest ...
U of R graduate expands her knowledge and refines her leadership skills at JSGS
Amanda Willcox wanted to continue her education with a program that would equip her with the skills to become a leader for positive change in the public service. She is passionate ...
U of R graduate, global citizen serving Saskatchewan communities
Amanda Noubarian identifies as a world traveller, shaped by the beauty, experiences, and stories she has witnessed around the globe. Along the way, she has gathered a passion for s...
MHA program supports key moments in U of R graduate’s career
Winnie Ma was already experienced in clinical pharmacy but looking for concrete ways to build her professional leadership skills when she decided to enroll in the Master of Health ...
USask graduate, Nathalie Atanasova, found a perfect fit at JSGS
There could not have been a better fit for Nathalie Atanasova, than a master’s program that would set her up for success in the public sector.
Patience Hanson, USask graduate thrives in JSGS community
Originally from Ghana, Patience Hanson seized every opportunity available to students during her time at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS).
JSGS USask graduate invests in her future and community
A self-proclaimed city-dweller with rural roots, Abby Wolfe enjoys many aspects of life in Saskatchewan, including bird watching and gardening. Her interest in the Saskatchewan com...
Behavioural scientist, Dr. Vincent Hopkins, joins policy school as an assistant professor
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vince Hopkins (PhD) as an assistant professor at its University of Saskatc...
The role of government and division of power: National survey reveals Canadians’ views divided about pandemic management
Released on Monday, the report details how most Canadians continue to be comfortable with the division of powers and the decentralized nature of the federation. While there is wide...
JSGS names Nancy Gardner as the recipient of the 2021 Mentor Award
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is pleased to award Nancy Gardner, director of Strategic Management for the Saskatchewan Public Service Commission, with...
Masks, vaccines, lockdown and trust: National survey reveals what Canadians think of COVID-19 pandemic response
Researchers from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the University of Regina (U of R) have collaborated with ...
JSGS researchers examining the latest impacts of digital technologies on public and agricultural sectors
The nature of work is fundamentally changing due to digital technologies. JSGS researchers have received nearly $60,000 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of ...
USask researchers help lead $9-million COVID Variant Rapid-Response Network
University of Saskatchewan (USask) and University of Regina (U of R) researchers are joining forces with scientists across the nation to undertake surveillance, sequencing, tracing...
2021 Hartley and Margaret Fredeen Scholarship Recipient Sees Opportunity to Shed Light on a Unique Type of Worker Co-operatives
Congratulations to Celeste Osses, recipient of the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives' 2021 Fredeen Scholarship!
JSGS researchers providing virtual health solutions for the elderly and Indigenous communities receive $200K in support from SHRF
Faculty members in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy’s (JSGS) University of Regina campus have received $200K from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (S...
U of R researcher awarded more than $500,000 to develop long-term digital health solution for Indigenous communities
During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, northern Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan experienced a rapid surge of COVID-19 cases while the rest of the province showed si...
USask receives $300K from FCL to renew research chair focused on co-operative governance
The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) Chair in Co-operative Governance at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will receive $300,000 over five years from Federated Co-operative...
A New Governance Framework
Governance is a key factor in determining organizational success and one that is particularly important for co-operatives.
JSGS Students Place Third at National Public Administration Case Competition
Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) students in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS), at the University of Regina and Uni...
Online Norwegian-Canadian Northern master’s program ahead of the curve
Faced with the global COVID pandemic, many universities have scrambled to put their academic programs online. The master’s program in Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern an...
Lauren Wallingham, JSGS GENI student, receives USask Indigenous Achievement Award
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is pleased to announce that Lauren Wallingham, a member of the First Nation of Na-cho Nyak Dun (Wolf Clan) and a student...
JSGS faculty awarded funding for project aimed at improving investment and economic development in Saskatoon
Thanks to Research Junction—an innovative partnership between the City of Saskatoon and the University of Saskatchewan (USask)—faculty members in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate Schoo...