As a 14-year-old, Demi Benjoe lacked self-confidence and undervalued herself. “I was ashamed of myself,” said Benjoe. “I always wanted not to be seen, you know, always behind the scenes. I really didn’t think I was important.” But things started to transform for Benjoe when […]
Sask. Women’s Cricket Team heading to provincials for the first time
Saskatchewan’s Women’s Cricket Team is taking part in the provincial tournament in Alberta this year, representing Saskatchewan for the first time. “From not being able to play cricket at all to now being able to represent Saskatchewan at a provincial level is so amazing and […]
Nigerian mother faces new challenges as family migrates to Canada
When Joy Maxwell and her family first arrived in Canada about six months ago, it was a warm sunny September morning, quite a contrast to the situation today as the family of seven endure their first brutal winter in small town Lanigan, Saskatchewan. Maxwell […]
Have a Heart Day raises awareness about inequality for First Nations children.
It is the fourth time that the University of Regina has held its annual Have a Heart Day campaign, part of a nation-wide campaign to raise awareness about inequalities faced by First Nations children. The event kicked off a week of activities.