We promote improved understanding of pain, Saskatchewan-based pain research, and clinical practice improvements that impact people living with pain.
Join us on this mission to improve the lives of those living with pain in Saskatchewan.
SaskPain’s Governance & structure
Read about the governance, organizational structure, and funding of SaskPain.
SaskPain is governed and endeavors to fulfill its mission through the contributions of its volunteer Board of Directors. The board is led by two co-chairs, supported by a secretary and treasurer. There are a maximum of 15 board members. Board members play an active role in the activities of SaskPain. They are Saskatchewan residents and consist of members of the community, business owners, people with lived experience of chronic pain, healthcare providers, and researchers. As SaskPain grows and becomes further established, hired staff will carry out SaskPain’s mission and develop the organization.
To apply to be a member of the board, email an Application form to info@saskpain.ca and an updated resume or curriculum vitae. SaskPain has been incorporated as a Saskatchewan Non-profit – Charitable under the Non-profit Corporations Act, 1995 since April 30, 2018. Funding for the board is obtained through donations from private individuals, corporations, or publicly funded grants. SaskPain does not accept funding from pharmaceutical industries or corporations manufacturing medical devices.
History of SaskPain
Learn about the origins and development of SaskPain.
The development of the Saskatchewan Pain Society Incorporated (SaskPain) was nurtured by the vision of the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA) Pain Management Professional Practice Group (PPG).
One of the objectives of the PPG was to promote the creation of a provincial pain strategy. As a result of a resolution passed at the May 2014 SRNA Annual General Meeting, the SRNA (now the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan) assisted the PPG to partner with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan to host the first key stakeholder meeting for a provincial pain strategy. This event could be seen as the moment when SaskPain began to emerge. A second focused key stakeholder meeting was held in conjunction with the 2016 provincial pain conference. The Saskatchewan Pain Society was incorporated as a non-profit organization in May of 2018.
Board of Directors
Meet the volunteer board members behind SaskPain.
Our Board of Directors is a committed group of individuals with various backgrounds related to health and pain. Read our stories below.
Corwyn Shomachuk, B.Sc, B.A (Honours)
Paul Mitchell, BScPT
Andrew Hartman
