Project Team
The Dementia Supports in Rural Saskatchewan project team is made up of the Backbone Management Group, the Advisory Committee & Collaborating Organizations.
Backbone Management Group
Dr. Bonnie Jeffery, Project Lead
Faculty of Social Work & SPHERU, University of Regina – Saskatoon Campus
Dr. Tom McIntosh
Faculty of Arts Associate Dean (Research & Graduate Studies), Politics and International Studies & SPHERU, University of Regina
Dr. Nuelle Novik
Faculty of Social Work & SPHERU, University of Regina
Dr. Akram Mahani
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy & SPHERU, University of Regina
Evaluation Coordinator
Dr. Nancy Akwen
SPHERU, University of Regina
Project Coordinator
Sue McGee
SPHERU, University of Regina
Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee members bring a range of experiences and expertise in addressing the needs of those living with dementia in rural communities and small cities in Saskatchewan.
Advisory Committee Members:
Juanita Bacsu
Gord Grant
Claudia Grant
Candace Kopec
Megan O’Connell
Tina Kleisinger
Edna Parrott
Les Quennell
Laurie Schmidt
John Wright
Collaborating Organizations
The following Collaborating Organizations have launched sub-projects and interventions to support older adults living with dementia and their care partners. To learn more, please visit this page: Current Projects.