Carlton Comprehensive High School, Prince Albert, Kistapinânihk (Great Meeting Place) of Cree, Dene, Dakota, Nakota, Saulteaux in Treaty 6, and homeland of the Métis 

Presents: Investigating Environmental Legacies in Soils & Plants
In person at CLS: Monday March 9, 2026 – 10:30 am       

Curious about what effects of the pulp and paper mill might still be evident in the surrounding boreal forest, grade 10, 11, & 12 students from Carlton embarked on their exploration:

 "How has the historical operation of the Prince Albert Pulp Mill affected the chemical composition, soil quality, and growth patterns of plant life in downwind areas compared to upwind control sites?"

 Supported by their science mentor, Dr. Colin Laroque (Mistik Askiwin Dendrochronology Lab, Usask), Tor Pedersen (Associate Scientist IDEAS), and education team facilitator Tracy Walker, as well as a local Elder, students used IDEAS to investigate chemistry of samples (soil, tree cores, berries, and plants often used to make kinnikinnick) collected from publicly accessible locations upwind and downwind from the mill site that operated from 1968-2006. Students will present the results of their exploration.

Tune in to the CLS Youtube channel to watch live! 

Science Learning Resources Through an Indigenous Lens Workshop

Saturday March 28, 2026 / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CST
In-person at the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon, SK
with hybrid participation for most sessions via Zoom

This is a workshop you do not want to miss if you are involved in science education and interested in developing your ability to re-work your resources and approaches to include Indigenous perspectives in your teaching practice. Join our panel & the CLS team and be prepared to collaborate on adaptations - to your resources and those of other participants.

Details are here Registration is now open! 

Students on the Beamlines (SotB) is an authentic, immersive, science research experience using synchrotron techniques where small groups of high school students lead the process from developing a project to presenting their findings, with guidance from mentors.

This experience will empower educators to apply inquiry-based experiential learning methods in their teaching while integrating Indigenous perspectives and Ways of Knowing, enhancing their ability to engage all their future students in the process of creating knowledge through investigation.

Through SotB, students gain access to an authentic science research experience using Canada's only synchrotron light source, while educators have the opportunity to explore new approaches, strengthen their practice, and expand their professional skills with dedicated support

Find more information here.