USask student strives for wildlife conservation that upholds Indigenous voices – University of Saskatchewan
Mar 11, 2025
Kim Lebel honoured for academic excellence during Indigenous Achievement Week.
“Being recognized at Indigenous Achievement Week is something I never dreamed of, but it’s such an honour and truly so encouraging,” said Kim Lebel. “I’m a Two-Spirit Métis woman with ancestral roots in the historic Red River settlements. This award is a sign from my guides and ancestors to take a moment to be proud of the work I’ve done and what I’ve achieved so far.”
Indigenous Achievement Week is an annual University of Saskatchewan (USask) event that celebrates Métis, First Nations and Inuit students, staff, faculty and alumni success. This year’s IAW is March 10-14.
Lebel is studying animal bioscience in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) at USask. She was initially drawn to the Bachelor of Animal Bioscience program since it meets the prerequisites for admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
