Saskatoon
Dear friends,
Welcome back to the website. Special thanks to Kathryn, Shannon, Naomi, Taylor and Laura for tending the electrons to keep the website going strong.
I hope things are in full bloom for you in your part of the country. Saskatoon is well into springtime – depending upon the day – and looking forward to some fun in the sun with our friends from across Canada. Just lately, CIC-Halifax president Paul Bennett came to town and paid us a visit, giving us an excuse for supper and sharing CIC stories between members. Earlier in May, Saskatoon made an interclub visit to CIC-South Saskatchewan, celebrating in their victories and bearing witness to a branch with an exciting year ahead. It’s the face-to-face discussions which make CIC come alive for me, as I’m sure it is for you.
If you’re coming to town, look us up – Saskatoon@opencanada.org – and we’ll see if we can get together for a meal and some sharing.
The year for CIC comes to an end on June 30, but it’s not over yet. Join us on June 5 for an amazing speaker, which follows our Annual General Meeting. Come for the AGM – this is your opportunity to find out about the year that was, and for you to question the actions of the executive. It is one of your opportunities for participatory democracy in the organization, and I welcome your thoughts.
The national AGM for CIC is fast approaching. On June 7, Saskatoon will once again be participating in the meeting by conference call, and we will set up on campus (details to follow) for the call (time TBD). Again, this is your opportunity for participatory democracy, and the national structure appreciates it.
For a flavour of CIC Saskatoon, explore this webpage, and scroll waaaayyyyy down to the “View All” at the bottom of this page for more articles from our members, as well as our newsletters, current and past.
Thank you for your insights and your comments – they make the organization better. Keep them coming. In the meantime, keep warm, well read and independent of thought.
Let’s talk: Saskatoon@opencanada.org
Yours in service,
Daniel Sutherland
Chair – Saskatoon Branch
About
There is a magic in the prairies which encourages in its people a concern for the world and a heightened sense of political activism. CIC has provided a home to such people in Saskatoon since the inception of the branch in 1932.
Constantly transforming through the years, the branch draws its membership from many careers, generations and political stripes, providing common ground for a surprising number of communities within the region. Students, business people, community activists, researchers, politicians – all these and more gather here because of their common interest in the world, and Canada’s place within it.
The branch’s membership rosters through the years have included university presidents, provincial cabinet ministers and CBC’s own Shelagh Rogers.
Every branch across Canada is a success because of the impressive speakers they draw in for their events. CIC Saskatoon thanks its many partners, both inside and beyond the university, for its continued successes, including Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, The Hanlon Centre for International Business Studies, The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the International Office, University of Saskatchewan.
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Commentary: The top 80 influencing Canada’s foreign policy
This article from Embassy was forwarded by Colin Robertson, who spoke to our branch in April, 2010. Enjoy! The top 80 influencing Canada’s foreign policyKristen Shane | March 28, 2012 Whether they ...More -
Commentary: Science, Technology and Innovation in the Federal Budget
You may find the attached article of interest, from the pen of Peter Phillips, one of our recent presenters. Science, Technology and Innovation in the Federal BudgetBy Peter W.B. Phillips, Professor, Johnson-Shoyama ...More -
News – March 2012
Hi! Welcome to our most recent newsletter, Volume 3, number 4, edited brilliantly by Val Schneider. Come on in, take a download, have a read. Sample the flavour of our branch, and find out some things ...More
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