Funding and Awards

Zenon Pohorecky Memorial Bursary

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 eligible students in 2nd year or later enrolled in:

University of Saskatchewan Archaeology, Anthropology or Indigenous Studies programs

First Nations University of Canada Indigenous Communication and Fine Arts, Indigenous Education, Indigenous Languages or Indigenous Studies programs

Must have a 70%+ average. The selected recipient will receive $1,000.

Application deadline is at 4:00 p.m. on JANUARY 31 every year.

Bursary Application Form

Previous Recipients

YearRecepient
2024Lia McKay
2023Dorion Ramsey
2022Zoe Slusar
2021Natalya Jones
2020Gabriel Essaunce Lamarche
2019Honey Constant
2019Olenka Kawchuk
2018No Applicants
2017Priscila Ferreira da Silva
2017Jenna Wanner
2016Diana Bird
2016Adam Hauer
2015Katie Burdeyney
2015Eliann Stoffel
2014Elsa Perry
2013Claire McKay
2013Danee Wilson
2012Devon Stumborg
2011Ian Larsen
2010Verna Gallén
2008Maria Mampe
2007Mike Markowski