To help set a good intention for this event, Elders and Indigenous youth from the USask community came together to choose a meaningful name for USask's Indigenous Student Experience Day. The name that was chosen was piihtikway in Michif and pihtikwe tawāw in Cree, which translate as, "Come in; you are welcome here."
About
Indigenous Student Experience Day is an event for Métis, First Nations and Inuit students in high school and their supporters to get to know the USask campus and community.
During this event, you will be able to explore the campus, learn about programs and student services offered at USask, and meet with other prospective and current university students, university staff and faculty, alumni and Elders.
Agenda
10 am: Check in, pancake breakfast and welcome
Education Building - Atrium and Lounge
11 am: Information fair and apply on the spot
12:15 pm: Introduction to university programs, admissions, student services, scholarships, and more!
1 - 3 pm: Campus tours (registration required)
3 pm: Event closes
Getting to the event
Bus drop-off location and parking
Buses are welcome to drop students off and pick them up at the Education Building.
Bus parking is available at Lot 20 (Merlis Belsher Place) for drivers planning to spend the day on campus. Drivers/teachers must provide the license plate number when checking in at the event.
Alternatively, Preston Crossing is a nearby area accessible for buses for those who plan to leave campus during the event.
Vehicle parking and participant drop-off locations
Public parking is available in Lot 4 (Education). View parking information.
Either Education Court or Diefenbaker Court off of Campus Drive are convenient drop-off locations for participants.
Wayfinding
When you arrive to the campus, look for maps and signs posted along pedestrian routes, and keep an eye out for our friendly volunteers who will be able to help you find your way.
Activities
Welcome and pancake breakfast
Check in to the event and join us for a pancake breakfast and welcome to the university, which will include greetings from Student Recruitment, Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre staff, Elder Roland Duquette and a prayer led by Elder Linda Sanderson.
Information fair
Meet representatives from colleges/programs and student services across the university at their booths in our information fair. This is a great chance to meet current students, professors and university staff in-person and ask any questions you have.
One of the booths will feature a beading workshop where you can learn beginning steps of beading and have the option to take materials home in a DIY kit.
- To be announced
University information presentation
During this presentation, you will be able to learn about programs and scholarships offered at the university and how you can get ready in high school to apply.
General and college-specific campus tours
Register for a tour of the university with the option to add a specialized tour of a college you are interested in when you sign up for Indigenous Student Experience Day. Pre-registration for tours is required to participate.
On your tour, we will show you some of the amazing spaces around our campus that students love and where you will study or hang out when you become a student here. We can't wait to show you around!
Parents, counsellors and supporters
School counsellors, teachers, parents and other supporters are welcome and encouraged to join us at Indigenous Student Experience Day to learn about the university alongside students. This event is a great opportunity to get to know the USask community and bring any questions you have about how best to guide students on their journey to university studies.
Registration
Registration is required for each participant at Indigenous Student Experience Day 2025.
If you need to change your registration details or if you have questions, email us at admission.events@usask.ca.