THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
The student group Women in the Legislature, or WiL, will hold a panel discussion at Louis’ Pub next week to discuss the role of women in politics.
Panelists will be Loleen Berdahl, professor with the political studies department; Jennifer Campeau, Saskatchewan Party MLA for Saskatoon Fairview; and Judy Junor, former NDP MLA for Saskatoon Eastview.
WiL is a non-partisan, student-run initiative to educate students on women’s under-representation in legislatures across the country and inspire more women to become politically active.
Shira Fenyes, one of the executive coordinators of the group, says it’s important to bring attention to women’s under-representation in politics. “In doing so, we can emphasize the value of women engaged and connected to the political process.”
In March, up to 20 female undergraduates will travel to the provincial legislature in Regina to speak with female politicians and learn more about the opportunities available to aspiring politicians.
[box type=”info”]The panel discussion is open to all students on campus and takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 25.The groups is on Facebook as “Women in the Legislature.”[/box]
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