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PhotoVoice 2025 Gallery
This year’s Photovoice Project brought together nine youth photographers who documented real moments from their lives and communities across Saskatchewan.
Through photos and short personal reflections, they explored how global issues - like climate action, inequality, community wellbeing, and sustainable development - appear in everyday spaces.
This gallery highlights their work: authentic snapshots, honest insights, and youth-driven stories that show where progress is happening, where challenges remain, and why young voices matter.
Scroll to explore their photos and stories.
Syndel Thomas Kozar
Syndel is a nehiyaw (Plains Cree)/settler artist, educator, and community advocate born, raised, and living in Melfort, and a proud band member of One Arrow First Nation. She creates culturally grounded art and youth programming that centres Indigenous knowledge, identity, and wellness. Syndel is passionate about decolonizing education and building spaces where Indigenous people can learn, create, and feel seen. Her work also focuses on fostering understanding and relationship-building between cultures, helping allies and community members learn in respectful, accessible, and meaningful ways.
Sharmin Jahan Mim
Sharmin is a Master’s student in Environmental Systems Engineering at the University of Regina. Her research explores sustainable waste management and practical solutions for a circular economy. She is passionate about advancing environmental sustainability for a cleaner future.
Krista Caspick
Krista is a Métis environmental leader and Indigenous Environmental Management student who applies Two-Eyed Seeing to connect Western water science with cultural knowledge. She leads community programs that empower youth, strengthen identity, and build pathways toward cleaner water in Saskatchewan.
Sarah Diab
Sarah recently finished her Master of Sustainability (Regenerative Sustainability stream) at USask and is currently working toward a Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Management. Her passion for the SDGs led her to serve as a Student Ambassador with RCE Saskatchewan, where she helped organize and promote a province-wide event recognizing projects that educate, encourage, and engage others in local action toward the SDGs. She cares deeply about making sustainability feel accessible and real, and as something communities can connect with and shape in their own way.
Moinuddin Saiyed
Moinuddin is a Computer Science student at the University of Regina with a strong interest in AI, cybersecurity, and full-stack development. He actively participates in hackathons, startup initiatives, and youth programs that connect technology with real-world impact.
Kate Wright
Kate is an undergraduate student studying Applied Computing with a specialization in Interactive Systems Design at the University of Saskatchewan. Kate came to value environmentalism through her upbringing, where her parents and family have (and continue) to be role models for inspiring progress in sustainable living and climate litigation within the province. Kate enjoys practicing graphic design and photography as hobbies in her spare time, and thus likes to utilize her creative talents to promote environmental advocacy.
Mohammad Akib Hossain
Akib is a student leader and youth advocate committed to empowering young people and promoting multicultural inclusion. As a newcomer who transformed challenges into opportunities, he now represents Saskatchewan and Regina on multiple national and global platforms, amplifying youth voices and advocating for equity, diversity, and sustainable development. Through his work in student governance, nonprofit organizations, and tech-focused initiatives, Akib strives to uplift marginalized communities and create spaces where every young person feels valued and supported. His mission is to use leadership, compassion, and innovation to drive meaningful social change, and his vision is a future where youth are active co-creators of inclusive, diverse, and resilient communities.
Lokwen Wani Issa
Issa is a University of Saskatchewan scholar devoted to combating gender-based and intimate partner violence through strategic advocacy and community mobilization. An ardent proponent of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly climate change mitigation, he integrates rigorous academic inquiry with transformative activism to advance social equity and environmental resilience.
Wendy (Yewande) Bello
Wendy is a sustainability-driven International Relations and Diplomacy graduate, known for championing second-life fashion in her communities. She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces and supporting newcomers through meaningful engagement. She has experience in education, community programming, and digital media, and enjoys bringing fresh ideas to every space she enters.