Board of Directors

2024 - Present

Yvonne just completed a term as President on the board of her local museum - Fort Pelly-Livingstone Museum. She served in this position for six years after a fire totally destroyed the museum. There is now a building and functioning museum. Although COIVD has been very destructive, the museum has carried on! Did you know that the Fort was the very first Capitol of the North West Territories! This is an unknown fact that the museum has been attempting to change. Yvonne was also involved in the ceremony, story-telling, dance, and food during Indigenous Days and Culture Days. Read more

2024 - Present

Jan believes that Saskatchewan’s strength and potential are reflected in its vibrant cultural community. Over the years, Jan has tried to find ways to contribute to this cultural community as an artist, cultural worker, and most often as a volunteer. By sharing her time and experiences through volunteer work, Jan hopes to create cultural opportunities for others like those that she has benefited from over the years. Read more

2024 - Present

Sekwun Ahenakew began her journey in cultural activities as a performer, deeply rooted in the traditions and practices of the Ahtahkakoop Cree; and over the years, she transitioned to organizing cultural events and initiatives. Actively involved with various organizations, she held leadership roles that allowed her to advocate for preserving and promoting Indigenous peoples. Read more

2023 - Present

Joanne believes culture defines who we are as a province within communities, groups, and as individuals. She sees culture through expression, inclusion and reflection critically important to our province and people. Joanne’s background in screen-based content aligns with these ideas. She has spent many years bringing Saskatchewan stories to a television audience and helping new generations of media storytellers. Many SCN viewers may remember the series 15 Minutes of Fame. Read more

2024 - Present

Kayla is currently residing on Treaty Six Territory and Homeland of the Métis in Saskatoon. She currently works as the Social Worker for Oskayak High School and actively participates in ceremonies and volunteers her time within the school to assist students in regalia making, ribbon skirts/shirts, sweat lodges, and cultural advisors. She also actively volunteers in the community with Elders and knowledge keepers, and is a pipe carrier. Read more

2024 - Present

Larry is a dedicated community leader and advocate for heritage preservation, has made substantial contributions to the cultural and civic life of Yorkton. He holds Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Administration from the University of Regina. After three decades in public education, Larry retired as the manager of Post Secondary (Certificate and Diploma programs) at Parkland College. Read more

2024 - Present

Jenni would be honoured to serve on the SaskCulture Board as the Métis community of interest. She believes her experience as an entrepreneur, who has been using music and art to elevate dining experiences since 2005, would be useful. Jenni’s work takes her all over Saskatchewan and she is aware of its geographical and cultural diversity. She served on a municipal council for a three-year term (Birch Hills), was on Slow Food Saskatoon's steering committee, was executive of Métis Local #126, and is on the Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations Board as a Director (2020 to present). Read more

2020 - Present

Les is a retired Conservation Officer and lives in Creighton, Saskatchewan. He retired in 2010 after a 36 plus year career with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment as a Conservation Officer and Compliance Manager. After graduating from the Canora Composite High School in 1970 Les completed one year of Arts and Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan in 1971. He went on to graduate from the Kelsey Institute of Arts and Sciences in Saskatoon, with a Diploma in Renewable Resources Technology, in 1973 after having spent the summers of 1972 and 1973 working at Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River), N.W.T. Read more

2023 - Present

Christine is always amazed by the collaboration of Saskatchewan people. There are so many people who have a heartstring cause and many of these groups somehow intersects with others - which promotes this amazing synergy that you don’t find in other places. Having been born and raised in Saskatoon by Dutch immigrant parents, she understands how important these connections can be. She saw her father, Henk Ruys, with a vision of a first indoor soccer centre in Saskatoon, make it a reality by collaborating with only Saskatchewan supporters. Read more

2022 - Present

Lamarr is originally from Sweetgrass First Nation. He grew up on the reserve until he left to attend University. Lamarr is a presenter of Traditional Games and has presented all over the province, eastern Canada, Brasil and New Zealand. He attends ceremonies and participates in cultural celebrations like powwows where he dances Old Style Grass Dance. Read more