Presented by the Sask Polytech Library
For Indigenous people, storytelling is both a gift, and a very old custom, sanctioned by the people to teach, entertain and remember.
Sask Polytech Library, with the support of the Indigenous Students' Centres, will be hosting Indigenous Storytelling events. These events are sponsored by Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples (LSSAP).
All Sask Polytech staff and students are welcome to join us at these events.
Event schedule
Moose Jaw campus
Marie-Anne Daywalker Pelletier: February 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
Refreshments will be served after the event.
Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier holds the title of the longest-serving elected chief in Canadian history.
From 1981 to 2020, Day Walker-Pelletier served as chief of the Okanese First Nation, located near Fort Qu’Appelle. During her illustrious career, she established the structure and policies of governance for Okanese First Nation. As chief, Day Walker-Pelletier was instrumental in helping Okanese First Nation develop and implement independent, Indigenous-led legislation concerning family and child services. Day Walker-Pelletier has worked tirelessly to advance women’s and children’s rights, founding the Saskatchewan First Nations Women’s Commission and Provincial Partnership Committee on Missing Persons. A strong advocate for women and children, she took part in numerous projects related to wellness, social reform and education to support the vulnerable.
She was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2018 and a Member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2021.
Prince Albert campus
Jason Chamakese: February 1, 2024, at 11 a.m.
Refreshments will be served after the event.
![Jason standing in front of a brick wall holding a flute](/events/images/jason.png)
He credits his language and culture for his recovery and for the successes he enjoys in his life and always maintains gratitude.
Regina campus
Carol Rose GoldenEagle: February 1, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.
Refreshments will be served after the event.
![Carol is sitting on the side of a path with a plant in her hand and trees in the background](/events/images/carol.png)
Carol has several books on the market. Her fifth novel, Joe, will be released in 2024, as well as two of her children’s titles, Moss Guide and My Favourite Artist.
She is the author of the award-winning novel Bearskin Diary, which was chosen as the national Aboriginal Literature Title for 2017. The French language translation of this novel, entitled Peau D’ours, won a Saskatchewan Book Award in 2019. Her latest novel, The Narrows of Fear, won a 2021 Saskatchewan Book Award.
Other titles, including Hiraeth, Essential Ingredients, Bone Black and Stations of the Crossed, have been shortlisted for a Saskatchewan Book Awards. Another collection of poetry, Singing to the Moon - Indigenous Poetry for Children, will be released by Medicine Wheel Publishing in 2025.
Carol is Cree and Dene with roots in northern Saskatchewan.
Saskatoon campus, Idylwyld Dr.
Cheyenna Sapp: February 1, 2024, at 2 p.m.
Refreshments will be served after the event.
![Cheyenna standing in front of a white background holding a picture frame in front of her framing her face](/events/images/cheyenna.png)
Indigenous representation, she excels in stand-up comedy and acting, notably in the CTV series "Acting Good." Shy's commitment extends to sketch comedy, where she portrays Mrs. Honeycomb on “The Feather News.” Her dynamic performances have graced stages across Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, including “The Deadly Aunties Comedy Tour” in the summer of 2023. In 2022, she took on the role of Sir John A MacDonald in the comedic production "Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibwe Rebellion" by Drew Hayden Taylor.
Saskatoon campus, Ave W.
Cheyenna Sapp: February 1, 2024, at 11 a.m.
Refreshments will be served after the event. Session will be livestreamed to programs taking place on Ave W campus due to limited space in the Cultural Centre.
![Cheyenna standing in front of a white background holding a picture frame in front of her framing her face](/events/images/cheyenna.png)
Indigenous representation, she excels in stand-up comedy and acting, notably in the CTV series "Acting Good." Shy's commitment extends to sketch comedy, where she portrays Mrs. Honeycomb on “The Feather News.” Her dynamic performances have graced stages across Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, including “The Deadly Aunties Comedy Tour” in the summer of 2023. In 2022, she took on the role of Sir John A MacDonald in the comedic production "Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibwe Rebellion" by Drew Hayden Taylor.
Virtual and on-campus viewing parties
Tristen Durocher: February 6, 2024, at 11 a.m.
Register for virtual event
On-campus viewing party locations for the 2024 virtual event (hosted by Indigenous Student Centres and Student Engagement):
- Prince Albert
- Kaykiyow Nassyoon Mamawapowuk En Plass / All Nations Gathering Place (Academic Building)
- Room G107 (Technical Building)
- Regina
- Pēžik Tēwē-ihkan, Pēžik Mihtē-ihkan / One Heart, One Drum Beat Indigenous Students' Centre (Room 153)
- Saskatoon, Idylwyld Dr.
- ê-sihtoskâtoyahk ᐁᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᔭᐦᐠ / Strengthening/supporting Each Other Indigenous Students' Centre
- Henri’s (main floor)
- Saskatoon, Ave W.
- Location to be determined
![Tristen Durocher standing in front of a lake with trees surrounding the lake](/events/images/tristen.png)
Support
Counselling Services will be available at each event, should any student need support.
Contact us
Please send any questions to help.library@saskpolytech.ca.
Funders, sponsors and partnerships
Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling is made possible by Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples, the support of Indigenous Student Centres and these funders, sponsors and partnerships:
![LSSAP logo](/events/images/LSSAP%20logo-jpeg.jpg)
![Sask Lotteries logo](/events/images/SKLotteries%20Funded%20By%20logo%20CMYK.png)
![Sask Cultures logo](/events/images/sc-program-colour-png.png)
![Community Initiaitves Fund logo](/events/images/community-initiatives-fund.jpg)
![Sask Arts logo](/events/images/SAB-logo.jpg)
![Saskatchewan Library Association logo](/events/images/sla-logo.png)
![Government of Saskatchewan logo](/events/images/government-of-saskatchewan.png)
![SIGA logo](/events/images/siga-logo.png)
![SaskTel logo](/events/images/sasktel-logo.jpg)