Indigenous Student Achievement Award: Sheppard’s inspiring journey to dental therapy – University of Saskatchewan
Mar 12, 2025
As the University of Saskatchewan (USask) celebrates Indigenous Achievement Week from March 10-14, 2025, the spotlight shines on Makenna Sheppard, a Year 2 dental therapy student at the Prince Albert campus.
Sheppard is one of two College of Dentistry students to receive the prestigious Indigenous Student Achievement Award in the category of Academic Excellence. This annual event celebrates the accomplishments, contributions and successes of Métis, First Nations, and Inuit students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Sheppard’s story celebrates her resilience, curiosity, and a passion for improving oral health. As a proud Métis student, she values being part of an Indigenous-focused program and is eager to make a meaningful impact in her community through her career in oral health care.
