SaskTel Lunch and Learn Celebrates Indigenous Storytelling Month
SaskTel Lunch and Learn Celebrates Indigenous Storytelling Month

From employee-led cultural celebrations to internal programs that support equity and inclusion, SaskTel is committed to fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated.
This year, the SaskTel Indigenous Employee Network (SIEN) hosted a special Lunch and Learn event to highlight Indigenous Storytelling Month. SIEN is a network of proactive Indigenous employees working collectively toward a workforce within SaskTel which represents Saskatchewan's Indigenous population.
“February is Indigenous Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan, a time dedicated to honouring and sharing Indigenous teachings,” said Fawn Redwood, SaskTel Indigenous Engagement Manager and Event Organizer. “It serves as a way for individuals and communities to connect on culture, history, teachings, spirituality and language.”
The Lunch and Learn served as a wonderful opportunity for employees to immerse themselves in the rich tradition of Indigenous storytelling through guest speaker Dennis Omeasoo – an Elder and Knowledge Carrier originally from Samson Cree Nation, located approximately 100 kilometres south of Edmonton. He currently resides on the Piapot First Nation, north of Regina.
The event invite was also extended virtually via Teams to SaskPower, SaskEnergy, SGI, and SaskWater.
“Storytelling can convey a number of things like prophecies, philosophies or even humourous stories that empower people,” Dennis said. “But what each story has in common is they are about being human and carry moral value.”
Dennis is an orator and translator in ceremony and between Non-Indigenous and Indigenous audiences. He is also known for his unique style of Cree/English storytelling combined with traditional songs.
By tradition, stories are told by elders – known as Knowledge Keepers/Carriers or Historians in some nations – as well as community members who have earned the title of Storyteller.
“With Indigenous storytelling, you have to earn the right to tell the stories,” Fawn said. “Once you are given that privilege, you have to be able to tell it word for word every time, so that way it doesn’t change through the generations, and it is preserved.”
Event attendees had the chance to listen to Dennis’ captivating stories and gain a deeper understanding of the significance of storytelling in Indigenous communities.
Chelsea Schaefer, SaskTel Marketing Analyst, attended the event and said it was a meaningful and powerful experience.
“It’s clear to me that Indigenous storytelling is important to carry on for future generations because we can all learn from the knowledge carried by and passed on from elders,” Chelsea said. “I’m not only grateful that I was able to attend today, but also grateful to SaskTel for providing opportunities for employees to learn more about the diverse cultures that make up our workforce.”
Beyond cultural initiatives, SaskTel actively supports diversity in leadership and career progression, ensuring that employees from all backgrounds have access to growth opportunities.
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