This endowment fund was established by the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) through the generosity of multiple donors in the name of the late Dr. Zenon Pohorecky – an academic, activist, artist, and archaeologist.
The annual bursary is awarded to 2 eligible students in 2nd year or later enrolled in:
University of Saskatchewan Archaeology, Anthropology or Indigenous Studies programs, and
First Nations University of Canada Indigenous Fine Arts, Indigenous Education, Indigenous Languages or Indigenous Studies programs
Must have a 70%+ average. The selected recipients will receive $1,000.
Application deadline is at 4:00 p.m. on JANUARY 31 every year.
| Year | Recepient |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| 2025 | Chantal Dreaver |
| 2024 | Lia McKay |
| 2023 | Dorion Ramsey |
| 2022 | Zoe Slusar |
| 2021 | Natalya Jones |
| 2020 | Gabriel Essaunce Lamarche |
| 2019 | Honey Constant |
| Olenka Kawchuk | |
| 2018 | No Applicants |
| 2017 | Priscila Ferreira da Silva |
| Jenna Wanner | |
| 2016 | Diana Bird |
| Adam Hauer | |
| 2015 | Katie Burdeyney |
| Eliann Stoffel | |
| 2014 | Elsa Perry |
| 2013 | Claire McKay |
| Danee Wilson | |
| 2012 | Devon Stumborg |
| 2011 | Ian Larsen |
| 2010 | Verna Gallén |
| 2008 | Maria Mampe |
| 2007 | Mike Markowski |