Diabetes affects Indigenous People in Saskatchewan at much higher rates — sometimes 8–20× higher — after generations of colonial disruption to our land, food systems, and community wellness. 👉 Call HealthLine at 811 to learn how to get your blood sugar tested. Or visit: saskatchewan.ca/diabetes

🧡 On the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand with Indigenous women, girls & 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. For generations, they’ve faced violence & inequity. We call on all governments to act on the 231 Calls for Justice. #EndViolence #MMIWG2S

Sovereignty Consciousness: Re-Orientation for Indigenous Wellness, Governance & System Transformation ✨ Workshop in our Indigenous and Decolonizing Health Research Methodologies Training Series ✨ 📅 December 9, 2025 🕛 5:00 – 6:30 PM (CST) 📝 Register here: uregina-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

There’s Still Time to Submit Your Manuscript! Didn’t submit an abstract? No problem — you can still contribute to this important special topic! Indigenous Women’s Health Issues: Current Needs, Lessons Learned, and the Path Forward. 📅 Deadline: December 7th www.frontiersin.org/research-top...

💜 National Addictions Awareness Week (Nov 16–22). Honouring Northwind Standing's wī cī tī zōn Wellbriety program—rooted in ceremony, culture, and community healing. Weekly circles + monthly sweats support relatives on their wellness journey. Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Check out this resource by the National Indigenous Diabetes Association to see how much hidden sugar is in common drinks. Choosing water more often can help lower diabetes risk and support your family’s health. 💙

World Diabetes Day reminds us of the importance of getting screened for Type 2 diabetes. Indigenous people in Saskatchewan face higher rates due to colonial impacts and barriers to culturally safe healthcare. Screening helps protect your heart, kidneys, and eyes. #WorldDiabetesDay 1/2

World Diabetes Day Many people with Type 2 diabetes don’t notice symptoms. An A1C blood test can check your average blood sugar and support early care. Talk to your doctor or nurse practitioner about screening. For help navigating services in Saskatchewan, call 306-787-0889. #DiabetesAwareness 2/2

Community-based Organizations in SK! Would you like to bring 4-5 people (age 15+) to participate in a powerful, horse-based healing workshop? Contact: [email protected] Learn More: horsebasedhealing.ca/ Funded primarily by the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada.

🌎🪶 Rock Your Mocs Week is Here! 🪶🌎 The Roots to Wellness Research Collaboratory proudly joins Indigenous communities across Turtle Island to celebrate Rock Your Mocs — a global movement of unity, identity, and pride. 🧡 Check out our team’s mocs!

6/6 If you are a Veteran, family member or caregiver, the support of a mental health professional is available anytime at no cost to you. Call 1-800-268-7708.

5/6 Source: Veterans Affairs Canada. (2025, October 6). Joseph Dreaver [Web page]. Government of Canada. www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...

4/6 🪶 Today we remember Chief Dreaver, his family’s generations of service, and all Indigenous Veterans who have contributed to our collective peace and healing. 🎥 Watch the story: “Joseph Dreaver: Learning about Indigenous Veterans through Art” 🔗 www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...

3/6 His story reflects the strength of countless First Nations Veterans who overcame barriers and prejudice to serve Canada — only to return home to unequal treatment. Their service reminds us of the resilience and spirit of Indigenous peoples who continue to protect their communities.

2/6 Chief Dreaver served with courage and integrity, earning the Military Medal for bravery during the First World War. Despite facing deep discrimination after returning home, he continued to lead with strength — serving as Chief of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak.

1/6 Honouring Chief Joseph Dreaver on Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov. 8) Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the extraordinary legacy of Chief Joseph Dreaver — a proud member of the Mistawasis Nêhiyawak (Cree Nation) in Saskatchewan, and a Veteran of both the First and Second World Wars.

Mashkiki-miikana: A Culturally Responsive Toolkit for Decolonizing Health Research Join us Nov 10 @ 11AM CT for a 1-hr session introducing Mashkiki-miikana, a toolkit rooted in Indigenous knowledge + the Cultural Responsiveness Framework. 🔗 Register: uregina-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📚 Celebrating Book Launch! Congratulations to Dr. JoLee Sasakamoose, our founder and co-director, for her compelling chapter, "It Just Works Better" in Insights for Indigenous Evaluation, an open-access resource through the Indigenous Insights Collective! 🔗 pressbooks.pub/indigenousin...

Mental health is not a privilege—it’s a human right. Healing requires justice, land restoration, and respect for treaties. Together, let’s unmask mental health, uplift Indigenous voices, and build systems of care rooted in compassion, culture, and justice. 3/3

We believe healing is cultural, relational, and collective. Indigenous knowledge reminds us that strength grows from connection: to land and ancestors. The wildfires across Canada have displaced thousands, devastating Indigenous homelands. These are mental health emergencies. 2/3

🔍 Just out: Braiding Accountability: A Ten‑Year Review of the TRC’s Healthcare Calls to Action by Drs. JoLee Sasakamoose & Miranda Field via Yellowhead Institute. Read it here 👇 yellowheadinstitute.org/report/braiding-accountability-a-ten-year-review-of-the-trcs-healthcare-calls-to-action/

🌿 At Root to Wellness Research Collaboratory, we commit to honouring these truths and walking the path of reconciliation together. #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TipiRaising #CulturalConnection #UofR 5/5

The TRC’s 94 Calls to Action remains a roadmap for truth, accountability, and healing. Today’s commemoration is a direct response to Call to Action #80, which established a statutory day of remembrance. 4/5

Residential schools operated in Canada between 1867 and 1996, with more than 140 institutions federally run. The resilience of Survivors led to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, and the creation of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. 3/5

This day recognizes the harm caused by the residential school system and affirms our shared commitment to reconciliation, anti-racism, Treaty education, and ensuring that Every Child Matters. 2/5

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day 🧡 Today, September 30, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

📣 Stay tuned for an upcoming virtual knowledge-sharing event this fall, where Angie and the team will share these new resources with communities and healthcare providers across Canada. 📬 You’ll also find Angie’s full spotlight feature in the WCHC Hub newsletter. Join WCHC’S mailing list today. 5/5

Highlights of Angie’s work include: • A Cultural Safety in Breastfeeding Care module for Indigenous mothers with HIV • A webinar on Traditional Knowledge & Harm Reduction in HIV and Infant Feeding • A pocket guide for women with HIV who choose to breastfeed 4/5

Guided by Dr. JoLee Sasakamoose who leads the National Indigenous WCHC Sub-Hub and Saskatchewan WCHC Sub-Hub, Angie’s internship focuses on revitalizing traditional breastfeeding practices while ensuring culturally safe, evidence-based care for Indigenous mothers living with HIV. 3/5

Through the 2025 Women-Centred HIV Care (WCHC) Hub Summer Research Internship, Angie—an Indigenous PhD student in medical geography—is leading innovative work that bridges Indigenous knowledge, maternal health, and HIV care. 2/5

✨ Spotlight: Angie Sanchez – Advancing Indigenous Women-Centred HIV & STBBI Wellness ✨ We are so proud to showcase the work of our summer research intern in the Roots to Wellness Research Collaboratory, Angie Sanchez. 🌿 1/5

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🐎 Healing on the Land with Horses 🌸 Horse-based healing & culturally guided counselling for Sixties Scoop survivors & families. Led by an all-Indigenous team, combining land-based practices & equine therapy. Supported by the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation. 💜 #HealingWithHorses #RootsToWellness

🌿 Treaty 4 – 151 Years 🌿 ✨ On the week of September 15, the Treaty 4 Gathering offers space to learn, connect, and reflect on: 🔹 How the treaty came to be 🔹 What it represents 🔹 Its ongoing impact on the lives, cultures, and communities of all who live, work, learn, and grow on these lands.

How do you know what's real online? A guide to spotting disinformation during an election campaign https://research.uregina.ca/conspiracy-connections/uncategorized/how-do-you-know-whats-real-online-a-guide-to-spotting-disinformation-during-an-election-campaign/

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On this day, we honour those we’ve lost, hold space for those who grieve, and stand with those continuing to fight for change. Let us amplify Indigenous-led initiatives and voices in the fight against stigma and for equitable healthcare. #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay #IndigenousHealth 5/5

In Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Coroners Service (SCS) reports that 210 people have died from overdose since January 2025. These are not just numbers — they represent family members, friends, and neighbours, each deeply missed. 4/5

The overdose crisis has disproportionately affected Indigenous peoples due to legacies of colonization, systemic discrimination, and the intergenerational trauma of residential schools. This is a call to action for culturally safe harm reduction supports that honour Indigenous ways of healing. 3/5

📊 According to Health Canada data, there were 52,544 apparent opioid toxicity deaths reported between January 2016 and December 2024. Every community has been touched by the overdose crisis — but the impact has been especially devastating for Indigenous communities. 2/5

🌿 International Overdose Awareness Day: Honouring Indigenous Voices 🌿 Today, we mark International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to reflect, remember, and raise awareness about the impact of overdose on our communities. 1/5

🌟 Exciting news! A new Scientia article spotlights a transformative health alliance led by the founders of the Roots to Wellness Research Collaboratory. Congrats to co-leads Drs. Mamata Pandey & JoLee Sasakamoose on this recognition of their commitment to health equity and Indigenous-led research.

📢 Researchers in Indigenous Women’s Health: Don’t miss this info session on the Frontiers in Global Women's Health special topic! 🗓 Sept 4 | 🌐 Online ✨ Meet the editors ✨ Learn about submissions ✨ Live Q&A 🔗 English & Spanish sessions available 👉 Register: uregina-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

On this International Youth Day, we celebrate the voices, strengths, and futures of Indigenous youth — and commit to supporting their journeys through culture, connection, and community-driven care. 5/5

From picking traditional medicines 🌿 to practicing in a state-of-the-art SIM lab 🩺, these initiatives empower youth to dream big, serve their communities, and carry forward cultural and medical knowledge for future generations. 4/5

✨ Regalia Making & Pow Wow Dance Activities – Celebrating culture, movement, and self-expression. ✨ Seeds of Wellness Youth Workshop Series – Fostering wellness, leadership, and connection through culture-based learning. 3/5

Our Youth Wellness Bundle includes: Muskikiwak Oskapewak (Medicine Helpers) Pre-Med Club – Inspiring middle school Indigenous students & students of colour, to explore careers in healthcare through learning, shadowing medical professionals, and connecting with traditional healing practices. 2/5

🌍 Celebrating International Youth Day 🌍 August 12 is all about honouring the creativity, resilience, and leadership of young people — and today, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible work happening through our Youth Wellness Bundle. 1/5