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 the Study of Co-operatives, City of Saskatoon, and Quint Development have been awarded $30,000 to measure and evaluate the societal impact and economic value of social enterprises.
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 designation.
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) campus effective July 1, 2021.
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 school’s USask campus, effective July 1, 2021. MacFadden will serve in this capacity for a one-year term, as the campus’ previous director, Dr. Murray Fulton (PhD), goes on administrative leave.
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) is more than a title or a position, it’s a return to the province she calls home and to an academic and co-operative community that she holds in very high regard.
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 higher than either of the previous two years.
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 Administration (MHA)-Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program—a milestone in the evolution of HIM in Canada.
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 phase-out of fossil fuels while ensuring that people who work in the oil and gas sector are not suddenly put out of work.
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 awarded Best Social and Population Health Paper presented at the 2021 Life and Health Sciences Research Expo held by the University of Saskatchewan.
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 daughter.
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 about finding opportunities to work alongside others while establishing policies that help to improve our society.
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 supporting positive change wherever she is to uplift communities around the world.
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 Administration (MHA) program from Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS), University of Regina (U of R) campus.
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.
Originally from Ghana, Patience Hanson seized every opportunity available to students during her time at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS).
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 community encompasses everything from engaging with nature to learning and working in areas of community development.
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 Saskatchewan (USask) campus effective July 1, 2021.
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 widespread support for increases in federal transfers to provinces and territories for health care, care for the elderly, and child care, the public is more divided as to whether this funding should be tied to the acceptance of national standards.
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 the 2021 Mentor Award bestowed virtually at the 2021 Tansley Lecture on April 8.
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 leading public policy organizations across the country on a national public opinion survey that gives voice to Canadians about major issues shaping the future of the federation and their political communities.
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 Canada (SSHRC) to synthesize the knowledge related to skills and work in the public service and the challenges and opportunities of “big data” in agriculture.
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 and research-driven action on the COVID-19 virus variants that have been identified in Canada.
Congratulations to Celeste Osses, recipient of the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives' 2021 Fredeen Scholarship!
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 (SHRF) to develop the CareOnDemand digital homecare ordering tool and to further the development of the previously announced CO-Away digital platform.
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 signs of recovery. This was a stark indication that outbreaks in remote Indigenous communities differed from larger population centres, revealing the urgent need for health innovations in these communities.
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-operatives Limited (FCL), on behalf of the CRS in Western Canada.
Governance is a key factor in determining organizational success and one that is particularly important for co-operatives.
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 University of Saskatchewan, placed third at the 2021 National Public Administration Case Competition, held virtually this past Saturday, February 20.
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 and Indigenous Areas (GENI) was, inadvertently, well suited to weather the challenge.
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 in the Master of Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas program, has been awarded a 2021 USask Indigenous Achievement Award in Academic Excellence.
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 School of Public Policy (JSGS) were awarded $15,000 in funding for a new research project that will benefit Saskatoon residents.
