About this Event
2026 Indigenous Student Experience Day:
piihtikway
pihtikwe tawāw
Come in; you are welcome here.
Join us on the main campus in Saskatoon for an amazing day introducing you to life at USask as an Indigenous student! This day is all about connecting, learning, and having fun together.
Indigenous Student Experience Day aims to spark curiosity about post-secondary education by offering Indigenous youth an engaging first look at the University of Saskatchewan through hands-on activities, interactive spaces, and opportunities to connect with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, faculty, staff, and current Indigenous students. The day focuses on building familiarity with campus, highlighting diverse pathways into university and creating positive, memorable experiences that help students envision themselves at USask. This event is geared toward Saskatchewan Métis, First Nations, and Inuit high school students (primarily Grades 9–12). Parents, guardians, teachers and counselors are also welcome!
If you are parking a car, we will have free parking available to you in lot 1, if you are parking a bus after dropping students off at kinesiology there is free parking available at Merlis Belscher Place.
To register your vehicle please email your name, car make/model and licence plate to [email protected]
For more information, please reach out to [email protected] and [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 09:45 AM - 03:15 PM
Agenda
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Check in at the Kinesiology Building Tent
Info: Students grouped into Indigenous Student Ambassador Groups, photo ops inside gymnasium
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Wise Ones and Vice-Provost Indigenous Engagement Welcome
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Pep Rally with Huskies!
Info: Students will leave and walk over to Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre at 11:45 AM.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch at Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
Info: Entertainment provided by Recruitment, activities in Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre and treats in the green space near the Indigenous Law Centre.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
College Activity 1
Info: Indigenous Student Ambassadors will lead their group of students to a specific college for an engaging activity
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
College Activity 2
Info: Indigenous Student Ambassadors will lead their group of students to a specific college for an engaging activity
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre for Closing
Info: Closing, swag handed out, students return to their school groups/guardians and head home.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
College of Kinesiology Physical Activity Complex, 87 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Canada
CAD 0.00
