by Nidhi Singh | Apr 2, 2026 | News
On March 11 and 13, 2026, our team gathered in Vancouver on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations for our third 7-Directions Summit. The gathering brought...
by Nidhi Singh | Feb 27, 2026 | News
Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day in Canada, a day to remind us that equitable care means recognizing the unique needs of Indigenous communities. A recent article from Pewaseskwan team members, who form the Indigeneity sub-platform at RareKids-CAN, highlights this important...
by Jenn Sharp | Feb 23, 2026 | News
Relationships are at the heart of what we do. Mitewekan, which roughly translates to “the spirit behind the heartbeat,” hosted their annual gathering in Calgary towards the end of 2025. Mitewekan Knowledge Holders, community partners, academic collaborators and...
by Jenn Sharp | Feb 23, 2026 | News
The Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) Cross-Cutter Implementation Casebook is now available in English and French! The BHI is a ground-breaking interdisciplinary research program aimed at accelerating the prevention, detection, treatment and care of brain-heart...
by Nidhi Singh | Nov 5, 2025 | News
In September, we gathered in Edmonton for Miyo Wâpan — ‘moving forward in a good way’, a special event led by Pewaseskwan in collaboration with CANTRAIN, RareKids-CAN and PASSERELLE. Through ceremony, sharing and reflection, we began an important journey forward in...
by Elgun Mehdiyev | Sep 24, 2025 | News
News USask researchers publish first Canadian guidelines for Spinal Bulbar Muscular Atrophy The guidelines, titled Best Practice Recommendations for the Clinical Care of Spinal Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, were published on September 22 in the Canadian Medical Association...
