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Indigenous Students’ Centres on each campus provide you with a safe space to connect with Elders, knowledge keepers and cultural advisors who can provide academic, emotional and spiritual support.

• Elder access—One day a week drop in at all centres, special occasions and as needed. 
• Smudging—Students and employees can stop in at any time if they need to smudge. Ceremonies vary from campus to campus. 
• Soup and bannock—At minimum, monthly at all centres. More often depending on need. 
• Cree for beginners—Weekly where students and employees can attend in person or join virtually through Zoom. 
• Lunch and learns—At least monthly on various topics, and as needed.
• Offer a space to study and socialize, with computers and kitchens for use. 

Upcoming events and important dates

View the full Sask Polytech events calendar.

Contact us

Email indigenous@saskpolytech.ca to receive information on cultural activities and events at Indigenous Students’ Centres on your campus.

Rosemarie Zaba Stewart

Indigenous Students' Centre coordinator

Moose Jaw campus, Pihtikewé – Kihèw Waciston (Cree: Eagle’s Nest Indigenous Students’ Centre)

rosemarie.zabastewart@saskpolytech.ca306-691-8214

Biography

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Rosemarie Zaba Stewart

Tanshi. I am Rosemarie Zaba Stewart and have worked in the student advisor role with Indigenous Student Success Strategy since 2011. I serve students, faculty and staff at the Moose Jaw campus. For 25 years prior, all of my professional work experience has been in a clinical social work therapist/counselor capacity working as a mental health practitioner in private practice as well as in government, non-government and school counselor settings. Throughout the temperate seasons, you will likely find me in our garden enjoying the beautiful flora and fauna. I am always excited to have the opportunity to get to welcome our incoming and returning students and to have the honour and opportunity of being a beneficial influence in the academic success of our Sask Polytechnic students.

Tracy Gobeil

Indigenous Students' Centre coordinator

Prince Albert campus, Kaykiyow Nassyoon Mamawapowuk Enn plass (All Nations Gathering Place Indigenous Students’ Centre)

tracy.gobeil@saskpolytech.ca306-765-1922

Biography

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Tracy Gobeil

Tracy is a proud, Métis woman who grew up in North-East Saskatchewan. Tracy has a personal and professional passion for Indigenous student support, with over 16 years of experience supporting Indigenous adult learners. Tracy has completed a 4-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Indigenous Studies from the University of Saskatchewan, as well as a post-degree certificate in Leadership in Post-Secondary Education, also through the University of Saskatchewan. Tracy’s teaching and advising style is based in andragogy and adult learning principals, taking into account the specific needs of adult learners. Tracy’s teaching style is a blend of intellectual and experiential engagement rooted in land and community-based approaches. Tracy’s goal is to enhance student engagement and persistence.

Brandi Kohl

Indigenous Students' Centre coordinator

Regina campus, Pēžik Tēwē-ihkan, Pēžik Mihtē-ihkan (Saulteaux: One Heart, One Drum Beat Indigenous Students' Centre)

brandi.kohl@saskpolytech.ca306-775-7727

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Brandi Kohl

Brandi is part of the Métis Nation Saskatchewan and originally from local 25, Southeast Saskatchewan. Brandi is a Sask Polytech alumna. She graduated from the Saskatoon campus with the Youth Care Worker certificate in 2003. She has spent most of her career working in various non-profits, with most of her time as the youth skills coordinator at the Rainbow Youth Centre. She is married and a mother of three children. She returned to school as a mature student and took most of her classes while working full time. In 2018, she graduate with her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Regina. After her degree, she worked with the Saskatchewan Health Authority as a clinical social worker. Brandi started a career at Sask Polytech, as the Indigenous Students’ Centre coordinator, in Regina in December 2019.

Derek Yee

Indigenous Students' Centre coordinator

Saskatoon campus, ê-sihtoskâtoyahk ᐁᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᔭᐦᐠ (Cree: strengthening/supporting each other Indigenous Students' Centre)

derek.yee@saskpolytech.ca306-659-4103

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Derek Yee

Derek has worked in the human services field for over 20 years, with an emphasis on providing clients with opportunities for growth. He has practiced in several scopes of social work, including: residential treatment, outreach, secured services, social service case management, mental health assessment, family therapy as well as being the clinical director for a specialized school program with the Saskatoon Public School Division prior to making the leap to Sask Polytech. Derek has operated a private family therapy practice for past 12 years and is fortunate to have presented at several conferences during this time. Since 2015, Derek has worked with Sask Polytech as the science and health counsellor, as well as an Indigenous student advisor, before taking his latest role as the Indigenous Student Center (ê-sihtoskâtoyahk ᐁᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᔭᐦᐠ) coordinator.