Study Group: Saskatchewan

On Thursday at 2:40 pm, Team SK gave its presentation to the Governor General and the full GGCLC group.  With grace, Julie Cafley and Michael Grier led us through a panel-type presentation in groups of three.  Our themes?  Reconciliation, Collaboration, … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, we spent the full day in a huddle to prepare for our presentation to the Governor General.  On the advise of Alumni Dexter, Team SK designed the presentation to build on the skills and leadership of every member … Continue reading →

Another early flight at 6:30 am brought us from Regina to Ottawa.  That night, we were welcomed to town with wonderful dinner.  And we sat with Speaker of the House Andrew Scheer from Regina!   There were allegations that our … Continue reading →

Our final day in Saskatchewan started with a short walk to the Faculty Club on the campus of the University of Regina where we met with University President Dr. Vianne Timmons for breakfast.  Our discussion lasted a full 90 minutes … Continue reading →

Sunday began (on time!) with a visit to the RCMP Academy where the team met Sargent Alain Leblanc and Acting Commanding Officer Louise Lafrance.  After introducing us to Susannah, a British Lab gifted and named by the Queen, CO Lafrance … Continue reading →

While we are enjoying every minute of this study tour, we hit the proverbial wall. Our 15-hour days sustained over the past week has drained our batteries. And thus we had a harder time to get into gear this morning. … Continue reading →

Friday morning broke at the University of Saskatchewan with the sun shining and a desperate need for coffee. Exhaustion has been creeping up among team SK, but with the combination of adrenaline and sheer determination we charged ahead for what … Continue reading →

Day Four of the Saskatchewan Study Tour started by a visit to the Saskatchewan Penitentiary. During our visit we had the opportunity to explore the over-representation of the Aboriginal community in custody. We also had the opportunity to discuss the … Continue reading →

We were warmly greeted by Prince Albert Mayor Jim Scarrow, Northern Lights Casino General Manager, Richard Ahenakew and Police Chief McFee. The discussion centered around community mobilization that focuses on early intervention and crime prevention. Chief McFee (no relation to … Continue reading →

The group was welcomed by the Stanley Mission community of Laronge Indian Band. A community of 1500 people on the banks of the Churchill, and most famously, the home of the oldest building in Saskatchewan, the Stanley Mission church. It … Continue reading →