Staff
Kristin enns-kavanagh
Executive Director
Kristin Enns-Kavanagh was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She received a B.A. (Honours) in Anthropology, Archaeology and Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Saskatchewan in 1997, and an M.A. in Anthropology and Archaeology from the U. of. S. in 2002. Her early career as a field archaeologist gifted her with a deep-rooted sense of connection to Saskatchewan's varied landscape. It also gave her the chance to study a wide range of the Province’s history through archival research, oral history, and archaeological survey. Her career has since evolved to include community engagement, facilitation for community-based visioning, and non-profit governance, complemented by volunteer roles in the non-profit heritage and culture sectors. Kristin is a strong advocate for community-driven processes to share and explore the past and what it means for contemporary people. She believes in building connections between people to collaboratively create shared histories that reflect the diversity of Saskatchewan experiences. She believes storytelling – including the sharing of personal stories – is a powerful way to support one another, create a sense of belonging, and promote justice in communities.
Kristin lives in Saskatoon with her husband, Nathan, and their two cats. She enjoys dance (mostly in her living room, these days), Zumba, yoga, and reading.
Kristin can be reached at kristin.ennskavanagh@shfs.ca or 306-361-2296.
Patrick Lee
Folklore Editor
Patrick Lee is a PhD candidate at the University of Saskatchewan Department of History. His thesis examines how canola went from being considered a weed in Canada to becoming one of the largest crops in Saskatchewan agriculture by the early 21st century.
Patrick is proud to have grown up in a small town near the Saskatchewan-Alberta border and fondly remembers listening to farmers chat about crops, politics, weather, and the past at the local coffee shop. Undoubtedly, this early pastime encouraged his love of Saskatchewan history and Canadian agriculture.
You can reach Patrick at editor@shfs.ca or by contacting the main office.