Our Work is as Diverse as the People We Support.
Our Work is as Diverse as the People We Support.
Inclusion SK (formerly the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living) provides support in a variety of ways to individuals, parents, siblings, other family members, friends and community based organizations. We work collaboratively with the government and community based organizations to ensure that citizens of Saskatchewan who have intellectual disabilities are valued, supported and included members of society and have opportunities and choices in all aspects of life.
The areas we provide support include:
Inclusion SK (formerly the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living) provides support in a variety of ways to individuals, parents, siblings, other family members, friends and community based organizations. We work collaboratively with the government and community based organizations to ensure that citizens of Saskatchewan who have intellectual disabilities are valued, supported and included members of society and have opportunities and choices in all aspects of life.
The areas we provide support include:
2025 Inclusive Education Awards Call for Nominees
In partnership with Inclusion Canada, Inclusion Saskatchewan is pleased to accept provincial nominations for the 2025 National Inclusive Education Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of those who support students with intellectual disabilities through their own application of the core values of inclusive education.
What is Inclusive Education?
All people with intellectual disabilities have the right to be fully included with their peers in regular education programs, with appropriate individualized supports from early childhood to post-secondary and life-long learning. This is reflected when students with intellectual disabilities:
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attend school in a regular classroom with peers their own age, at the school within their own neighborhood or community;
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are able to take part in the same classes, activities, and extra-curricular opportunities that their classmates have access to;
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receive the specialized supports they need within the classroom, allowing them to benefit from social learning opportunities while participating fully and meaningfully with their peers;
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are supported in reaching their highest potential, both in academics and in social and emotional skills.
What are the Inclusive Education Awards?
These awards are presented in collaboration with Inclusion Canada, and recognize those who demonstrate innovation, student-centered approaches, and dedication to the core values of inclusive education. We recognize that an inclusive education may look different for each student and each school. We align with Inclusive Education Canada’s framework of the goals and benefits of inclusive education when considering nominees.
This year, we will be awarding three candidates:
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Inclusive School of the Year: Awarded to one school that fosters a community of inclusion among all staff and students.
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Inclusive Teacher of the Year: Awarded to one teacher who strives to include every student through the framework of inclusive education.
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The Dr. John Dolan Spirit of Inclusion Award: Awarded to a person or group that thinks outside of the box and promotes inclusion in education. Nominees are not limited to people in any specific roles, and may include educational assistants, team coaches, resource teachers, administrators, community members, and early childhood educators amongst others. If you’re unsure if someone may be eligible, please nominate them.
Nomination Forms
We welcome nominations from anyone, regardless of their role within education or their relationship to the nominee. Nominations are often submitted by parents, students, colleagues, and community members. To submit a nomination, you will need to complete the nomination form for the category you would like to nominate someone in. All forms are found at the links below.
You will need to include the following information when you complete the nomination form:
• Your own name, contact information, and relationship to the nominee;
• The nominee’s name(s), contact information, and professional title (if applicable). If submitting for a group of people (eg. a student group or a school), you will include only one name as the designated contact person;
• The name of the school & division of the person or group you’re nominating;
• A few examples of how the nominee demonstrates the values of inclusive education.
• For School of the Year nominations, you will also need contact information for 2 additional references. At least one person between the nominator and the 2 references must be a parent of a student at the school.
All submissions must be received no later than February 15th, 2025.
2024 Inclusive Education Award Recipients
Gwen Muskego
2024 Inclusive Teacher of the Year
In addition to her role as a classroom teacher, Gwen is the Student Support Services Teacher for Marshall School, in the Northwest School Division. Gwen provides a glowing example of how one person can impact inclusion in a rural community. Her motto of “No one left behind” guides all that she does, and she leads by example while building a stronger support team throughout the entire school.
King George Public School in Prince Albert
2024 Inclusive School of the Year
King George Public School is a pre-k to grade 8 school in Prince Albert, and is part of the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division. King George has thoughtfully responded to the needs of their students and provides innovative school-wide programming that allows children to learn through play. They have a sensory room as well as a play-based experiential learning classroom, and their land-based learning programming is a catalyst for inclusion and leadership.
Lakyn Hilstrom
2024 Dr. John Dolan Spirit of Inclusion Award
Lakyn is an Early Learning and Care Coach in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, working with children from White Bear, Pheasant Rump, and Ocean Man First Nations. She is also a Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator. Lakyn's role is to support students living on reserve to successfully transition into kindergarten classrooms. She takes every necessary step to ensure they are receiving an inclusive education, including supporting teachers in understanding each student's needs and the barriers to inclusion so that they can participate wholly and meaningfully.
