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We are honoured that you are considering Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Post-secondary
education is a big decision and our team of Indigenous community liaisons and student
success support coaches are here to support you every step of the way.
Student awards and bursaries
Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Sask Polytech provides approximately
$2 million in student awards every school year. Visit the Student Awards page to learn more and apply!
Sask Polytech provides about $500,000 each year to Indigenous students through scholarships,
awards and emergency bursaries to meet urgent financial need.
Wîcihitowin Transition Program
The Wîcihitowin Transition Program, previously known as the Summer Transition Program,
is open to all Indigenous students registered for Sask Polytech programs starting
in the fall term. It is offered on main campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina
and Saskatoon. There are no registration or application fees.
Learn more about the Wîcihitowin Transition Program.
Sask Polytech Indigenous Nursing (SPIN)
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey in the Leslie and Irene Dubé School of Nursing? Find out how our Indigenous nursing advisor can support you in program selection, application assistance, declaring Indigenous
status and available funding options.
Contact us
Indigenous community liaisons and student success support coaches help perspective
Indigenous students prepare for post-secondary by:
- Being the first point of contact for information and advice for applicants and future
students
- Supporting post-secondary transition programs for Indigenous students based on a clear
understanding of education needs
- Extending invitations to new students to the Wîcihitowin Transition Program and other
events
- Recruiting more Indigenous students through high school visits, presentations and
workshops at high schools, adult basic education programs and guidance counsellor
workshops
- Working with counsellors, teachers, parents, external community partners and the public
Wandie Velasquez
Indigenous community liaison, north
Saskatoon campus
Biography
×Wandie Velasquez
Wandie Velasquez is born and raised in Saskatoon and belongs to Waterhen Lake First
Nation on Treaty Six territory. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan
with a Sociology degree concentrated in Aboriginal Justice and Criminology, and a
Women and Gender Studies degree. Her experience has varied from working in sexual
health education supporting harm reduction practices, to working as a support and
mentor in assisted living homes and shelters in Saskatoon. Currently, she works to
increase awareness of the Indigenous Success Strategy within northern first nations
communities in Saskatchewan.
Shara Allaly
Indigenous community liaison, south
Biography
×Shara Allaly
Hello! I am Shara Allary and I am very honored to join the Sask Polytech community
as an Indigenous community liaison with wĪtōkamāhtōtān Student Success. I was born
in Yorkton and predominantly raised in Regina. I am a Métis Cree woman and am proud
member of Saskatchewan Metis Nation. I have two beautiful children and am excited
to cheer on my son at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, as he will represent Team Canada
and will be competing in wheelchair basketball. After raising my children, I returned
to secondary education. I have been awarded two degrees from the University of Regina
with a focus in film production and a focus in Indigenous studies. I have been passionate
about education since an early age and look forward to extending that passion to the
Sask Polytech student population.
I currently work as a crisis worker and very much enjoy my role as a support worker.
I have been working in this field for over three years and have been humbled to be
able to serve and support our community members. Professionally one of my goals is
to promote and support Indigenous excellence in all aspects of academic and personal
aspirations. As a Métis woman my personal values are to foster platforms and environments
that allow Indigenous people to amplify their voices with the intent of creating safe
spaces that allow people to thrive.
Christina Head
Indigenous student success support coach, north
Saskatoon campus (Room 103)
Biography
×Christina Head
Born and raised in Saskatoon. Recently our family received our status back and we
belong to Treaty 10, English River First Nation. I have a diploma in Accounting and
Payroll Administration.
I’ve been with Saskatchewan Polytechnic for 10+ years. I started as an office assistant
in the E.A. Davies building and was moved to Enrolment Services in 2015. I became
an enrolment services specialist in 2016. I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding
of the current admission requirements, the application processes, the registration
processes and graduation processes.
Monica Pagget
Indigenous student success support coach, south
Regina campus (Room 151)
Biography
×Monica Pagget
Hi, my name is Monica Pagett, and I am an Indigenous woman born and raised in Saskatchewan
and a proud member of the Peepeekeesis First Nation located on Treaty 4 territory.
In 2013 I returned to Sask Polytech as a mature student to complete my Office Education
certificate and I have had the pleasure of working with Sask Polytech since 2018 in
various roles. Education is the key to success and am looking forward to sharing my
love of learning with our students in their academic and career journey.
