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Fred Sasakamoose

A residential school survivor and the first Indigenous player in Saskatchewan to make it to the National Hockey League, Fred Sasakamoose has been a trailblazer, an inspirational role model, and a passionate supporter of providing opportunities for youth to play sports.
Born on Christmas Day in 1933, Sasakamoose grew up in a log house in Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation north of Prince Albert, skating on an outdoor pond using a willow stick and frozen horse manure for a puck. He would later go

Jane Graham B.Ed.

Members of the convocation, on behalf of the senate I present to you Jane Graham. Jane's contributions to the University of Saskatchewan and broader communities began decades ago and are demonstrated in a lifetime commitment to volunteerism, education, and public service. Jane completed her Bachelor of Education at the University of Saskatchewan in 1962, Majoring in Physical Education and Biology. Although she was official a member of the Huskies women's swimming and fencing teams Jane participated in every intramural sport available to her on campus.

Don Seaman

Don Seaman was born in Rouleau, Sask., in 1925, to parents who encouraged their four children to take advantage of educational opportunities. Like his two brothers, Doc and B.J., he pursued a degree in mechanical engineering at USask, graduating in 1947.

Dave King

A legendary coach in Canadian hockey circles, Dave King has compiled a remarkable track record of success that spans five decades in the game nationally and internationally. Born in North Battleford and raised in Saskatoon, Mr. King played for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men’s hockey team while earning bachelor’s degrees in both physical education (1971) and education (1972) before moving on to the coaching ranks. After guiding the Huskies to their first Canadian university hockey championship title in 1983, Mr.

Merlis Belsher

Merlis Belsher is a successful businessman and philanthropist whose acts of generosity reflect a deep commitment to volunteerism and community. Mr. Belsher grew up on the family farm and attended elementary school at McCord, a small village in southwestern Saskatchewan named after his pioneer grandfather. Following the accidental death of his parents at age 15 Merlis entered Luther College in Regina to complete grades 11 and 12. He attended the University of Saskatchewan to obtain a Bachelor of Commerce degree and thereafter was admitted to the Saskatchewan Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Gordon "Gordie" Howe

Arguably the best at his profession in the entire world, Gordon "Gordie" Howe played more National Hockey League games than any other player in history. For twenty seasons he finished in the top five among scorers and he was awarded the Art Ross Trophy (leading scorer) six times, the Hart Trophy (most valuable player) six times, was part of four Stanley Cup teams, and named to the NHL All-Star team twenty-three times. He played in the NHL until he was fifty-two years old. Internationally recognized and respected as “Mr.

Catriona Le May Doan

Catriona Le May Doan was born and educated in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She started what has become an impressive career in speed skating at the early age of nine. Ms. Le May Doan became a hero for many Canadians in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games where she was awarded a gold medal in the 500 meter speed skating sprint event. Ms. Le May Doan became the first Canadian individual to win back-to-back gold medals in the same sport as she had previously won the gold medal at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. In 1998, she also captured the bronze medal in the 1000 meter race.

Diane Jones Konihowski BEd

Diane Jones-Konihowski graduated from the College of Education at the
University of Saskatchewan, and represented Canada in a variety of sporting
events as a world-class athlete in the pentathlon.

Born in Vancouver, raised in Saskatoon and now living in Calgary,
Jones-Konihowski represented Canada in numerous competitions for many years.
She was on the National Track and Field Team for 16 years, made the Canadian
Olympic Team three times, ranked first in the world twice and named Canada's

Ernest Wynne (Joe) Griffiths

Eminent Chancellor, I present to you Ernest Wynne Griffiths. Having, for the record, given his baptismal name at the first of this introduction, I shall speak no more of "Ernest Wynne", for he would be unknown to thousands of alumni, both faculty and students, whose faces would light up with affectionate recognition at the name of "Joe"

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