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What started as a simple idea has quickly grown into a program making a real difference for students across Saskatchewan. After its first year, SaskEnergy’s STEM Lunch and Learn program has reached hundreds of Indigenous students, built strong relationships with communities and planted the seeds about future careers in science, technology, engineering and math. “We didn’t know exactly how it would be received when we started,” says Dana Kostyk, one of the employees who helped create the program. “But seeing how engaged the students were made it clear this program filled a real need.” The STEM...

In many Indigenous cultures a pipe ceremony symbolizes unity, peace and a connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. Since early 2022, these ceremonies have become commonplace during SaskEnergy gas line construction projects. “A pipe ceremony is really about connection and prayer. For example, at SaskEnergy when we have these ceremonies as part of our construction projects, we’re asking for the safety of our personnel, we’re asking for a successful project and we’re also asking for forgiveness for disturbing the land, for disturbing Mother Earth,” explains Joseph Daniels, Director...

On a sunny day in June, a team of SaskEnergy employees met with an Indigenous Elder, consultants, and the Mayor of St. Louis, Saskatchewan. They wanted to begin a pipeline replacement project, occurring within village limits, with care and respect. Elder Calvin and his team from Fox Valley Counselling led a pipe ceremony for the group alongside the South Saskatchewan River — an important area to Indigenous and Métis communities. The ceremony took place near the buffalo monument in St. Louis, which holds deep cultural meaning. “We’re learning to recognize the importance of the land through...