EagleFeatherNews // NC Raine: Indigenous students call for own students’ union at U of S

14.3.18

EagleFeatherNews: A release in regards to the students union stated that the ISC “intend to legitimize and facilitate this conversation on our own terms, through the creation of an Indigenous Students' Union (ISU).”

“We don't have representation on university council or on university senate, or on the Board of Governors, where a lot of these discussions on Indigenization and reconciliation are happening,” said ISC President Regan Ratt-Misponas during the town hall. “We don't have the representation to add our perspective and help play an influencing role in those governing structures.”

The ISC released statement also calls upon Indigenous students to “rescind current ratifications, and emancipate themselves from the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) in favor of the creation of an ISU.”

“In ways we can ensure that tomorrow’s student's voice is heard,” said Ratt-Misponas.