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ASPA is proud this year to sponsor the reissue of buttons from Neil Richards’ collection sexual and gender diversity.

The University of Saskatchewan Archives and Special Collections contains many original buttons related to 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and activism, and once again has chosen to reissue four buttons that are still relevant to issues the 2SLGBTQIA+ community faces today.

For more on the Neil Richards’ collection, watch this video: https://lnkd.in/g5jGZpcT on q***r Saskatchewan history and check out this guide: https://lnkd.in/geAEBViX to the resources available in the University Archives and Special Collections on Sexual and Gender Diversity.

As a union, ASPA is committed to building and supporting an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workforce. Please read the full article at on the ASPA website: https://lnkd.in/g2-2TQ2z

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Introducing your 2026 - 2027 ASPA Leadership

From left to right: Vice-President Darla Read, President Robert Procyk, and Vice-President Simona Meier are excited to represent the ASPA membership this coming year.

During the May 20, 2026, ASPA Executive meeting, President Rob Procyk and Vice Presidents Simona Meier and Darla Read accepted the nominations to the ASPA Leadership positions. Rob is returning for a second year to the position of president, and Simona and Darla are excited for the new opportunity.

If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas for the leadership team, please contact us!

Welcome to the 2026 - 2027 ASPA Executive members!

Thank you to the eight (8) nominees that let their names stand in the election this year. With 499 members voting, which is 29.5% of the membership, we have our seven (7) new executives.

The ASPA Executive Committee is made up of twelve (12) volunteer members who are elected at the AGM. The Executive appoints from within their ranks a President, two (2) Vice Presidents, and a Treasurer (all on one-year terms).

ASPA Executives: https://aspasask.ca/about-aspa/executive/

President's Message: April 2026

Our organization has been incredibly busy this winter. This academic year has brought a mix of challenges and growth for our membership. Member engagement is incredibly strong, and we are honoured to represent and protect our members to ensure that you are treated fairly and are valued in the important work that you do. I give sincere thanks to our ASPA staff members, Angeline Hainstock and Shayne Meggs, as well as our entire executive for the time, dedication, and service they provide to members.

You can read the full message at the ASPA Website here: https://aspasask.ca/2026/04/10/presidents-message-april-2026/

On March 21, 1960, police in Sharpeville, South Africa killed 69 people at a peaceful protest against apartheid “pass laws” (Government of Canada, 2024). This day recognizes the racial prejudices that occur daily around the world and aims to use awareness and education as a tool to prevent such discrimination from happening.

Please read the full message at the ASPA website here: https://aspasask.ca/2026/03/21/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination-2026/

March 8 marks International Women's Day (IWD), a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, and a call to accelerate progress toward gender equality. It is a moment to recognize how far we have come in advancing women’s rights, while reaffirming our collective commitment to ensuring women’s full and equal participation in every aspect of society.

You can read the full message and more at the ASPA website here: https://aspasask.ca/aspa-news/