Tim Eashappie and Kathy Eashappie Wahpepah

Tim Eashappie and Kathy Eashappie Wahpepah - recipients of the 2025 Bernie Melanson Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tim and Kathy are passionate leaders in land-based learning whose work has had a profound impact in both the public education sector and the broader community.

Tim serves as a Traditional Knowledge Keeper for Saskatoon Public Schools, collaborating closely with teachers to connect curricular learning with Indigenous knowledge. Drawing from his Nakoda teachings, he shares his expertise with generosity, humor, and a deep commitment to student learning.

Kathy is an independent educational consultant with extensive experience working with schools and institutions across the province. She has a remarkable ability to form meaningful, lasting connections that amplify her efforts to support Indigenous students, emphasizing high expectations for growth and achievement.

Together, Tim and Kathy run seasonal overnight culture camps, offering students immersive land-based learning experiences each year. Through their dedication, they have played a pivotal role in bringing land-based learning into classrooms, enriching education for both students and teachers across Saskatchewan.