Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have been given $1.35 million in federal funding to study matters ranging from anthropology to philosophy. One study focuses on the impacts of oil sands extraction in northern Alberta on First Nations and Metis. Another project will document, describe and preserve the nuances of the Dene Suline language. The team will conduct a study into linguistic variations within the communities of Clearwater River Dene Nation and La Loche. These are among the last in Canada where the Dene language is still being used as a first language.
Another researcher is investigating how Canadian teachers make decisions on how best to help students who have learning disabilities.

Other USask-led projects awarded SSHRC Insight Grants are:
Investigating the role of consistent and stable tax environments on economic development and global competitiveness-led by Edwards School of Business accounting researcher Devan Mescall
Understanding competing explanations for why many published scientific statistical results fail to replicate-led by USask philosophy researcher Robert Hudson
Understanding structural characteristics and impacts of online social networks such as Etsy on the performance of online merchants-led by Edwards School of Business finance researcher Shan Wang
Improving online learning by better understanding collective social and interpersonal interactions among students-led by education researcher David Mykota, collaborating with Pei-Ying Lin

Projects with USask co-applicants or collaborators are:
Psychology of online disinformation-led by University of Regina researcher Gordon Pennycook, collaborating with USask cognitive psychology researcher Valerie Thompson
Indigenous-led collaboration in the Indigenous literary arts- led by Simon Fraser University English professor Sophie McCall, with co-applicant Kristina Bidwell, USask English professor