The Canadian Plains Research Fellows program within the Canadian Plains Research Center provides a vehicle for individuals conducting scholarly research on the prairies. No stipend is normally attached to this position, but the Center provides contacts and library privileges within the Prairie Provinces.
Current CPRC Research Fellows:
Alan Anderson (Saskatoon)
Topic: The development and changing demographics of rural ethnic bloc settlements in Saskatchewan.
Contact Alan Anderson
John Burton (Texas)
Topic: The development of the potash industry in Saskatchewan.
Contact John Burton
Anne Campbell (Author,
Regina)
Topic: Historical biography of “Regina Five” visual artist, Arthur
F. McKay.
Contact Anne Campbell
Doug Finnie
Topic: The short line agricultural industry in Saskatchewan.
Contact Doug Finnie
James Haaland (Political Science, Kwantlen University College, Surrey, B.C.)
Topic: The effect of leadership on the success of western political parties.
Contact James Haaland
Ms. Malin Hansen (Biology, U of R, Regina)
Topic: The use of plant species native to Saskatchewan in urban landscaping.
Contact Malin Hansen
Mr. Dale Hjertaas (SK
Environment, Regina)
Topic: Endangered species in the province of Saskatchewan-the whooping crane
and the piping plover.
Contact Dale Hjertaas
Dr. Tom Isern (History,
NDSU, Fargo, North Dakota)
Topic: Germans from Russia on the Canadian Prairies.
Contact Tom Isern
Dr. Paul James
Topic: The development and application of the AEGIS climate change model to impact and adaptation issues, especially with regard to the agricultural sector.
Contact Paul James
Dr. Michael Jackson (Author and Conference Interpreter, Regina)
Topics: The Crown in Canada, including honours, the Office of Lieutenant Governor and the role of the Crown in the federal state. The Francophone minority in Saskatchewan.
Contact Michael Jackson
Dr. Howard Leeson (University of Regina, Emeritus Political Science)
Topic: Patriation of the Canadian Constitution (1982) and a history of the early CCF in Alberta.
Contact Howard Leeson
Mr. Wayne Pepper (Biologist,
Regina)
Topic: History of wildlife management in Saskatchewan.
Contact Wayne Pepper
Dr. David Sauchyn (Geography, U of R,
Regina)
Topic: Climate Change Adaptation on the Prairies.
Contact David Sauchyn
Dennis Sherratt
Topic: The development and application of carbon offsets as part of an Ecological Goods and Services Program for southern Saskatchewan.
Contact Dennis Sherratt
Click here for a list of past CPRC Research Fellows.
