REGINA — On Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served. Carrying that legacy forward, second-year International Studies student Lucia Enrich-Davis has been chosen as one of Canada’s 2026 Student Guides at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France.
“It’s truly an honour to work at a place where people fought for Canada, and I can’t wait to represent Canada, the U of R, and Saskatchewan at such an important site.” says Lucia Enrich-Davis, second-year International Studies student, Faculty of Arts, and goalkeeper for the Cougars women’s soccer team.
Run by Veterans Affairs Canada, the Student Guide Program places Canadian students at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial to welcome visitors, lead tours in both French and English, and share the stories of Canada’s role in the First World War.
From January to May, Enrich-Davis will live in Arras, France, just an hour from Paris by train, with seven other Canadian students. The program provides subsidized housing and full-time pay, giving students international work experience and immersing them in French language and culture.
Chancellor's Scholar and team player
Few embody the spirit of service quite like Enrich-Davis.
She began her U of R journey as part of the inaugural cohort of 2024 Chancellor’s Scholars, a prestigious award given to just 14 undergraduates each year who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and are passionate about building community.
Now in her second year, Enrich-Davis is pursuing International Studies with a focus on international development. Although she considered political science, she was ultimately drawn to the program’s hands-on approach to global challenges such as poverty and governance, an area that has interested her since her time with the British Columbia Youth Parliament.
Outside of the classroom, Enrich-Davis can be found on the field playing goalkeeper for the Cougars Women’s Soccer Team. Having moved from British Columbia to Saskatchewan on her own, she quickly found her teammates turned into a second family.
“Honestly, it’s such a privilege to be part of a group of incredible, driven young women,” she says. “I look up to so many of them. Whenever I think what I’m doing is hard, I look around and feel inspired and motivated.”
She credits her team for giving her the confidence to take risks, including applying for the Vimy Ridge Student Guide Program. The risk paid off. Enrich-Davis is now one of seven Canadian students who will spend the winter in France sharing Canada’s history with the world.
“To see the memorial in person and help share those stories with others is an incredible opportunity,” she says. “It’s truly an honour to work at a place where people fought for Canada, and I can’t wait to represent Canada, the U of R, and Saskatchewan at such an important site.”
Enrich-Davis’s passion for helping others was first inspired by her grandparents, who each received national awards for their volunteer work.
“They always said, you get what you give back, and the community in turn offers you so much,” she says.
Putting this mindset into action, Enrich-Davis co-founded Inspired Sask with fellow Chancellor’s Scholars, a student-led group focused on civic engagement, where she also contributes behind the scenes as a fundraiser and grant writer. “It’s been my way to give back here in Regina. From the soccer team to the Chancellor’s program, I’ve received so much from Saskatchewan.”
Her advice for students who want to make a difference, is to start small. “Start with your interests, start with your friends, and keep it simple. You can still create a meaningful impact."
What’s next?
Looking ahead, what matters most to Enrich-Davis is building a career that is people-focused and has purpose. “I want to be a part of meaningful causes where I’m helping others—not lining someone’s pocket—but adding something of value to someone’s life,” she says.
With two more years until graduation, she is already living out that vision through the Vimy Student Guide Program. “How you live your days is how you live your life,” she says. “This is my way of fulfilling that.”
As we reflect on Remembrance Day and those who those who served, Enrich-Davis’s journey reminds us that we can honour their lives by carrying forward the lessons of courage and service into our own communities.
