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 – Prince Albert Campus
Dr. Tom McIntosh
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
Dr. Nancy Akwen, Evaluation Coordinator
SPHERU, University of Regina
Michelle Harazny, Project Coordinator (on leave)
SPHERU, University of Regina
Sue McGee, Project Coordinator
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
Dorothea Warren
Edna Parrott
Shellie Pociuk
Les Quennell
Laurie Schmidt
Crystal Spooner
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.