Supporting Indigenous USask student success starts before Day 1 – USask
Jun 22, 2026
A student’s first day on campus is a pivotal one. It can come with excitement and anticipation, but it can also conjure anxiety, fear, and feelings of isolation.
The Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement (OVPIE) is working to ensure new Indigenous students experience and see the promise and possibility that comes with starting post-secondary and overcome fears through connection to culture and community.
“I cried during my first week at USask because everything was big and scary,” said Dr. Amaranta Sokol (EdD), interim vice-provost, Indigenous engagement, sharing what it was like for her during her time as a new student. “I didn’t know anybody.”
