On September 30th, we pause to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—a time to reflect on the enduring impact of residential schools and to honour the strength and resilience of Indigenous survivors, families, and communities.
This day calls on all of us to listen, learn, and act. As members of ASPA living and working across Saskatchewan—including on Treaty… Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Common Grounds coffee gathering of the year. This event served as a pilot to gauge member interest—and we’re thrilled that the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive!
We welcomed 29 members to Louis’ Loft during the morning session, who stayed to connect and engage with one another while enjoying a beverage… Continue reading
ASPA President’s Report - September 2025
Hello my fellow ASPA members! Greetings to all of you in this beautiful month of September. My name is Adi (Aditya) Manek your president for 2025-2026. For all the new ASPA members, in 2023-2024, I was one of the two Vice-Presidents in my very first year on the ASPA executive and President for 2024-2025. I am a firm believer of open communication and encourage all of you to talk to me or the ASPA office if you are curious about your rights in the workplace or want to discuss any ideas that can help ASPA include positive and meaningful changes in our working conditions. Continue reading
Hello ASPA Members,
Do you like to stay engaged with the union, want to connect with colleagues, or maybe you have a few questions for our Member Services Officer. Please join us for the first Common Grounds event!
This will be held at Louis’ Loft from 10am-11am and again from 2pm-3pm. This is a come and go as you please… Continue reading
In August, ASPA’s Engagement Committee proudly delivered “Scoops of Solidarity” to members across the Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Regina campuses, as well as the Calgary Hub.
Thanks to the incredible efforts of our dedicated volunteers, we were able to scoop ice cream to more than 500 ASPA members. We hope you had an opportunity to enjoy a refreshing treat and… Continue reading
Hello ASPA members,
As we come together to celebrate Labour Day, we reflect on its powerful legacy and continued relevance. The Toronto Printers’ Strike of 1872 was a pivotal moment in Canadian history—igniting the movement for fair working conditions and laying the foundation for the rights we enjoy today. Continue reading
Vanessa Ellis Colley, PhD is a Research Coordinator in the College of Nursing – Nursing Unit for Research and Scholarship Excellence (NURSE) since November 2023. She was nominated for her willingness to share knowledge with colleagues across the University. Continue reading
Hello my fellow ASPA members! Greetings to all of you. My name is Adi (Aditya) Manek and the ASPA executive at the May 2025 executive meeting selected me to continue serving as your President for 2025-2026. For 2023-2024, I was one of the two Vice-Presidents in my very first year on the ASPA executive and President for 2024-2025. Over the last two years, I was able to dive into the responsibilities of the ASPA leadership, make some meaningful connections with the university leadership, get involved with several committees that work towards the benefit of our ASPA members, and seek a lot of relevant training making it easier for me to continue in this leadership role. I am a firm believer of open communication and encourage all of you to talk to me or the ASPA office if you are curious about your rights in the workplace or want to discuss any ideas that can help ASPA include positive and meaningful changes in our working conditions. I also want to give a shout out to our ASPA staff members, Angeline (welcome back from maternity leave!) and Emily (term ended on April 30, 2025-thank you!) who do all the heavy lifting in our office. Your efforts are invaluable and always appreciated. Continue reading
Hello ASPA members,
May 1st is International Worker’s Day – or May Day – observed in many countries around the world. May Day commemorates the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement and can be traced back to the Haymarket Riot in Chicago in 1886, fueled by the political and social climate of the industrial revolution… Continue reading
Hello ASPA members,
April 28th marks the International Day of Mourning, a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring workers who have lost their lives due to workplace accidents, suffered from occupational diseases, or been injured in unsafe working environments. It is also a day to remember the 27 Saskatchewan workers who lost their lives on the job in 2024. ASPA… Continue reading