Saskatchewan Sub-Hub

Dr. JoLee Sasakamoose is a member of M’Chigeeng First Nation and an active citizen of Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. Holding the position of Professor and Chair in Educational Psychology and Counselling at the University of Regina, she is at the forefront of Indigenous wellness, education, and research initiatives. Dr. Sasakamoose oversees the Indigenous Wellness Research Community Network and directs the Natawihowikamik Healing Lodge and Wellness Clinic. Her current endeavors include establishing the Indigenous Health Innovation Hub and leading the Roots to Wellness Research Collaborative, which focuses on nurturing healing and resilience within Indigenous families. Most recently, Dr. Sasakamoose was awarded a 2024 CIHR Applied Public Health Chair for five years for her work.

Dr. Mamata Pandey is a dedicated Research Scientist at the Saskatchewan Health Authority and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Regina, bringing a wealth of expertise and over a decade of experience in health equity. Dr. Pandey's career is characterized by impressive research strides in a variety of fields, including immigrant and refugee health, maternal health, healthcare access, experimental and applied psychology, as well as in developing evidence-based, evaluative measures for health programs. In the WCHC Hub, Mamata brings her expertise to the Saskatchewan Sub-Hub, supporting women and gender diverse people living in Saskatchewan in achieving better health outcomes and cultivating a sense of community in her local area of expertise.

Amanda Noubarian is the Coordinator for the Saskatchewan and Indigenous Women's Sub-Hubs. She has managed a national knowledge mobilization hub focused on the mental health of public safety personnel, gaining valuable experience in leading innovative projects through knowledge translation, communications, and community engagement. Her extensive background encompasses various sectors, including public and non-profit, where she has engaged in program coordination, academic advising, and leadership on non-profit boards in Saskatchewan. Her commitment to education and advocacy is evident through her involvement in health promotion, language teaching, developing educational modules, and facilitating conference workshops. Enthusiastic about her role with the HIV Sub-Hubs, she looks forward to contributing to the mission of improving outcomes for diverse women affected by HIV/STBBIs.

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