in responding to the story , and the children were eager to share their knowledge and life experience . The shared interaction with the picture book inspired the children and adults to reflect on their own sources of inspiration , love , and happiness .
This spring , we were delighted to learn that the author Monique Gray Smith , alongside authors Louise Halfe and Wendy Mirasty , would be speaking on an Indigenous Author Panel at the Regina Public Library . This was a wonderful opportunity to listen to each author ’ s journey to becoming a writer . Monique spoke about the importance of story and how empowering it is for Indigenous readers , particularly young children , to see themselves represented in picture books . She mentioned that she has met many young readers who tell her , ‘ I ’ m on the cover of your book .’ Furthermore , this story of sharing love and happiness ends with a significant question , " What fills your heart with happiness ?” which opens up a conversation for intergenerational sharing and healing as readers of all ages are invited to reflect on love .
A journey that began in Belgium was able to take root back home . In reconnecting with Caroline we could continue the journey of reconciliation with our students , and share the
Ellen Lague , Heather Phipps , and Caroline Moons at the University of Leuven in Belgium during the 2018 summer study tour to Belgium .
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
Dr . Alexandra Stoddart was recognized as researcher of the month by PHE-EPS Canada in March 2019 . Read more at https :// phecanada . ca /
Education student Ashlee Sandiford ( women ' s volleyball ) earned the Canada West ' s Student-Athlete Community Service Award for the 2018-19 season . " Ashlee is a very worthy recipient of this award as she has a tremendous ability to balance her stellar academic performance with an outstanding athletic contribution in addition to her many pursuits in community service ," says Coach Sanford . ( Regina Cougar News , Photo credit : Arthur Images )
Long Service Awards Photo ( L-R ) Dean Jerome Cranston , Paddy Dishington ( 35 years ), Xia Ji ( 10 years ), and Nick Forsberg ( 30 years ). Missing from photo : Buryl Bernard ( 15 years ), Abu Bockarie ( 20 years ), Twyla Salm ( 20 years ), and Cyril Kesten ( 40 years ). Photo credit : U of R Photography
journey with students in Belgium . Two weeks after the Skype call , Heather and I shared the project with her first-year university students . To be able to culminate our project with meeting Monique Gray Smith brought happiness to my heart and a strong purpose to continue on the path to reconciliation . �
By Ellen Lague and Heather Phipps
Teacher Ellen Lague , Author Monique Gray Smith , and Professor Heather Phipps at Regina Public Library ' s Indigenous Author Panel .
In April 2019 , Greg Hetterley was honoured with the President ' s Award . " Hetterley just completed his fourth season at the U of R , winning U SPORTS bronze in the 1000-metre run and Canada West gold and silver medals while also setting a pair of school records ." Hetterly has also " won two other medals at the conference meet in his career and was named the 2016 U of R Male Rookie of the Year , while maintaining a grade point average over 77 % in the Faculty of Education ." ( Regina Cougar News , Photo credit : Matt Johnson )
Education student Kyanna Giles was named a first-team All-Canadian at the annual U SPORTS All-Canadian Gala in March 2019 . " Giles enjoyed a spectacular third season with the Cougars , averaging a team-high 18.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game . [ Kyanna ] also finished second in the conference with 2.6 steals per game while leading the Cougars to a conference-best 17-3 regular season record ." ( Regina Cougar News , Photo credit : Arthur Images )
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