Algoma University

President: Lauren Doxtater

I am a member of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation.  I am a recent graduate from the Social Service Worker-Native program at Sault College.  I am currently working on a double major in political science and history.  I feel that, through my past experience and education, I can help to further SASA’s goals.  It is my desire to help make the Anishinaabe student community a positive experience.  

Secretary: Cheryl Suggashie

My name is Cheryl Suggashie, and I am originally from Pikangikum First Nations, Ontario. I am a recent graduate of Sault College, and I'm currently enrolled in the Law & Justice and Political Science Program at Algoma U. This is my second term on the Executive Council of SASA. Through the council I continue to gain a lot of great experience in organizing events and networking, and developing my educational skills, which is very fulfilling. Our S.A.S.A. Council sits on the National Aboriginal caucus, which is a national student council, as well as the Canadian Federation of Students. We work in partnership with the Shingwauk Education Trust and with other local community organizations.

I am actively involved in the Empty Glass for Water Campaign, which was formed within the campus and has subsequently become a national campaign endorsed by National Chief Atleo and acknowledged by the Prime Minister himself.

Cultural Events Coordinator: Perry Bebamash

My government name is Perry Bebamash, my last name is supposed to be Bebaamaashid, it means one who flies around, which was my great, great grandfather's spirit name. My spirit name is Aazhawabiitang, which means Goes across the water, my clan is the muskrat. I am Ojibwe Anishinaabe, from Odaawaa Minising or Manitoulin Island. I grew up there in Michiiging or West Bay. I am attending Algoma University to attain a BA degree in Anishinaabemowin, the Anishinaabe language. I plan to be a Anishinaabe language teacher, which will also involve teaching of our way of life. I am glad to be the elected Cultural Events Coordinator, I hope we can do good things for the Anishinaabe people and all People and all life, here at university. Ahaaw, miigwech.

Events Coordinator: John-Paul Chalykoff

Bio to come.