Written by Farha Akhtar Hazem Hussein says it is hard not to feel different as a newcomer to Canada but when he and his family were introduced to the YMCA in Saskatoon, he was struck by its welcoming and supportive atmosphere. “That is what made us want to be a part of the Y family,” […]
Written by Dave Yanko Emily was shocked and dismayed when her group of friends started making fun of her in Grade 7. She was devastated when she found out the mocking had been going on behind her back for quite some time. “They’d been making fun of me since Grade 6, about my appearance, my […]
Anyone visiting the Dafoe home in Saskatoon will receive a warm welcome at the door by the family dog, Scarlet, a tiny, joyful white ball of fluff. At first, she will be excited by the prospect of attention from a new person, and she will happily anticipate a few pats on the head and scratches […]
Written by Megan Solberg Earth Rangers is a Canada-wide, 200,000 members strong kids’ conservation organization. They are committed to instilling environmental knowledge, positivity, and the confidence to take action in children across Canada. In pursuit of this mission, Earth Rangers offers a variety of free and engaging education programs that children can participate in at […]
Written by Megan Solberg Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Live! brings Shakespeare’s plays to the classroom for elementary and high school students across Saskatchewan through live performances and collaborative workshops. In doing so, SOTS facilitates direct interaction between workshop presenters and students, inspiring the next generation of performers and audience members through interactive artistic and learning […]
Written by Megan Solberg Passion. Community. Perseverance. Mentorship. Kayla Brien, a dedicated volunteer for The Princess Shop Mentorship and Female Youth Development Inc., positively lights up when she talks about the work she does with the Saskatoon-based non-profit in pursuit of these values. The organization’s mission strives to build confidence and create access to tools, […]
Written by Megan Solberg Finding the perfect high school graduation gown is a monumental moment for young women in Saskatchewan. For some girls, however, that process can be daunting, especially if they feel self-conscious, uncomfortable, and isolated in the process. Zoya remembers being incredibly nervous about finding a dress, particularly as she was new to […]
Written by Megan Solberg The Entwistle household is a full one. Jason and Sheri, their four daughters – Madi, Brooklyn, Piper, and Jordyn – and their two enormous dogs, Duke and Otis, fill their home with a lot of love, good humour, and gratitude. The conversation is non-stop and might be hard to follow for […]