McDowell Foundation Funded Projects – 2023-24 The McDowell Foundation is pleased to announce the following projects have been approved for 2023-24. Congratulations to all the recipients and we look forward to sharing the results of this work next year! #333 Leading Reconciliation in Rural Schools Jade Ballek, Stacy Becker, Kim Read more…
The June 2023 Newsletter is now available here
Over the past three years Saskatchewan schools have lived through shutdowns, quarantines, masking, sanitizing, social distancing, cancelled events, and missed social opportunities. These seismic changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have undoubtedly had an impact on our teachers and students. Recognizing the need to reflect on and learn from Read more…
The January 2023 Newsletter is available here
The 2021-22 Annual General Meeting was held December 2, 2022. The annual report is available here
Forest School Engages Young Students in Play-Based Literacy Learning For Information Contact: For Immediate Release: Ellen Whiteman October 18, 2022 Manager, McDowell Foundation 306-373-1660 stfcommunications@stf.sk.ca Forest School Engages Young Students in Play-Based Literacy Learning SASKATOON – During the COVID-19 pandemic, many teachers shifted to outdoor learning to Read more…
Volunteer Opportunity: Foundation Board Members Needed! The Foundation is currently accepting expressions of interest to sit on our Board of Directors. Directors are appointed for a three-year term and provide strategic direction, fiscal oversight and risk-management leadership for the Foundation. The Board meets approximately four times per year. Serving on a Read more…
Check out the fall newsletter which includes a description of the 2022-23 grant recipients. STF-00424_20220931_HN_web
By Nadeeka Obada Lekamlage The main purpose of the research is to explore, recognize and learn how to incorporate place-based First Nations ways of living in nature into high school science classes. As educators in Northern Saskatchewan, we are interested in exploring trends in high school science education, identifying challenges Read more…