Joshua Smith (2011 SJ Scholar, SJP Award Holder, Participant 2011-2015)

“SJP played an important role in my university education. I was a member of the program for all four years of my undergrad. Through our monthly suppers, I felt part of a vibrant Catholic community and was inspired by a variety of speakers who spoke about their work for the common good. Through monthly discussions I was able to reflect and think critically about how what I was studying could make a positive difference in the real world. This thinking translated into my life. I’ve spent seven years working alongside people with disabilities at L’Arche Saskatoon, which I can trace directly back to my experience with SJP as it was my final volunteer placement. I would also say that the seeds planted in my discussions with SJP have inspired me to pursue decolonization through education as I begin my journey as a teacher by pursuing a Bachelor of Education through SUNTEP in September.”

 

Joshua Smith is a filmmaker and father. Born and raised in Lloydminster, he lives in Saskatoon and is a proud citizen of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan. As a member of L’Arche Saskatoon, he has worked alongside people with and without disabilities to tell stories through art. In September, he will begin a Bachelor of Education through SUNTEP at the U of S.