Jaigris Hodson is the Canada Research Chair in Digital Misinformation, Polarization, and Anti-Social Media. Their research takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how the technologies we use to communicate heighten our vulnerabilities to misinformation, polarization, and other on- and offline anti-social behaviors. Hodson uses novel, field-building approaches to map the relationships between polarization, misinformation, and online harassment, and to facilitate …
Jeremy Ratzlaff is a cinematographer and producer from Treaty 4 territory in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He is an Associate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers as well as a Director of Photography with ICG 669. He has lensed shows for CBC, APTN, AMI-tv, and Paramount+, as well as award-winning feature films that have enjoyed theatrical, festival, and streaming distribution. …
Mark Olson lives on, and leads the startup Flokk from, farmland in west-central Alberta that his family has cared over for a century. Mark brings the diverse background; hands on experience farming and ranching, 30 years in IT development and management, project management and leadership in complex and highly regulated environments, necessary provide a unique and practical approach to realizing …
Amber Andersen (she/her) is a Community Development Consultant with the South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District, whose mission is to provide capacity‑building to communities within the southeast district—including assisting communities in recognizing and mobilizing their unique strengths. Her work includes supporting communities through cultural asset mapping, helping them identify, document, and activate the cultural resources, stories, knowledge holders, spaces, …
Joni Hagen is the Executive Director of the South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District and brings 25 years of experience in the non‑profit and community development sector. For the past 15 years, she has led and supported sport, culture, and recreation initiatives across Southeast Saskatchewan, working directly with communities, volunteers, and local organizations to strengthen programs and build long‑term …
Remi is the Director of Film Finance and Economic Reporting for Creative Saskatchewan. He is responsible for leading the Film Department by supporting business attraction initiatives, including administering film production and development incentives, and reporting on metrics and outcomes. Remi also manages locations package delivery and location scout planning. Remi has a strong background with multinational accounting firms such as …
Laurie Wall is an award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed celebrationist based in Estevan, Saskatchewan. A farm-to-table visionary with a sharp instinct for what people crave—both on the plate and in life—she is the creative mind behind The Old Stone Inn, a reimagined historic church turned boutique bed & breakfast and culinary experience hub. After building and selling a successful catering company, Laurie continues …
Robert Hardy is the Executive Director of ScreenSask, an association of over 250 creatives, producers, crew & stakeholders in Saskatchewan’s film and television industry. In this role Robert advocates for this dynamic and growing industry which adds tens of millions of dollars to the province’s economy every year. Robert has been working in Canadian television production for over 25 years …
Edith Berntson is an artisan sourdough baker and entrepreneur behind JUST BREAD, a growing bakery brand originating in Oxbow, Saskatchewan. Rooted in traditional craftsmanship, Edith has built a multi-location operation that blends time-honoured baking techniques with modern business strategy. Her work challenges the idea that artisanal food businesses must remain small or analog to stay authentic. By integrating digital tools …
Marsha Schuld is a multi-media artist who works out of her studio Near Rush Lake, Saskatchewan. Living rural is at the heart of her professional art practice. The media in which she works include but aren’t limited to: bronze sculpture, painting, drawing, stained glass, printmaking and intricate hand embroidery. While the medium changes, her work has always examined prairie life …
