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Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute is a non-profit organization.

SFNFCI is a professional services provider that conducts research, develops policy and standards, and provides training and professional development.

This week we had a couple groups in the building providing updates, networking and working on future events. The Finance...
10/15/2026

This week we had a couple groups in the building providing updates, networking and working on future events. The Finance Working Group were in the classroom, and we also hosted an LTCC/Disability group where they were planning an upcoming event. It's all part of our mission to build capacity in organizations serving children, youth, and families based on First Nations values.

On Oct 7 and 8, SFNFCI along with First Nation's Women's Shelters Network hosted a very successful two-day conference at...
10/09/2026

On Oct 7 and 8, SFNFCI along with First Nation's Women's Shelters Network hosted a very successful two-day conference at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. The event featured great presentations on the topics of Supporting People with Addictions - April Derkson (Oaks Mental Health), Mental Health and Addictions - Samara Whitbread (SHA), Caring for Your Well-Being While Supporting Others - Robyn Soulier-Ritchot (Eagle Medicine Coaching & Consulting), Understanding the Neurobiological and Psychological Effects of Sexual and Physical Assault - (Dr. Lori Haskell), Human Trafficking - Dr. Suzanne Hartman & Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte, Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury - Karen Mason & Paul van Donkelaar (SOAR), and Natural Supports for Survivors of Violence - Nofa Slaeman (Stops to Violence).

Special thanks to Elders Wally Awasis and Ernestine Starr who were there to provide support and open each day in a good way.

Yesterday was orange shirt day at the office. Today, SFNFCI is closed in recognition of the National Day for Truth and R...
09/30/2026

Yesterday was orange shirt day at the office. Today, SFNFCI is closed in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage everyone to take time to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the ongoing journey of reconciliation.

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Highlighting our guest speakers for the upcoming First Nations Women's Shelters Conference “Strength in the Journey: Cou...
09/24/2026

Highlighting our guest speakers for the upcoming First Nations Women's Shelters Conference “Strength in the Journey: Courage. Resilience. Hope". Featuring: April Derkson-Oaks Mental Health; Samara Whitbread-Sask Health Authority; Robyn Soulier-Ritchot-Eagle Medicine Coaching & Consulting; Dr. Suzanne Hartman-Saskatchewan Prevention Institute; Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte-Iskwewuk Ewichiwitochik; Karen Mason-Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR); Paul van Donkelaar-Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR); and Nofa Slaeman-STOPS to Violence Network.

To register click here https://sfnfci.ca/events-test/first-nations-womens-shelters-present-strength-in-the-journey-courage-resilience-hope/

There is still time to register for the "Strength in the Journey: Courage. Resilience. Hope Conference." Hosted by the F...
09/18/2026

There is still time to register for the "Strength in the Journey: Courage. Resilience. Hope Conference." Hosted by the First Nation’s Women’s Shelters of Saskatchewan and SFNFCI. Join us for two days of learning, networking, and professional development focused on supporting survivors, strengthening communities, and enhancing workplace wellness.

Location: Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth Street West, Saskatoon, SK
Dates: October 7-8, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
Breakfast and lunch included
Cost: $150 for non-shelter employees
Click here to register: https://sfnfci.ca/events-test/first-nations-womens-shelters-present-strength-in-the-journey-courage-resilience-hope/

All attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation, and there will be several exciting door prizes throughout the event.

Registration Deadline: October 1, 2026

If you have any questions please contact:
Juanita Wolfe
Learning Operations Consultant
(306) 716-7037
[email protected]

At the Institute we value professional development and being a model for investing in employee development. Here a few p...
09/03/2026

At the Institute we value professional development and being a model for investing in employee development. Here a few pictures from a couple of the events we had in our building in the past couple weeks.
Brandon from Black Atlas Training delivered a two-day session on Microsoft Excel Basics back in August, and today we had the Women's Shelter Network meeting in the classroom where our curriculum guys were giving an update. Things are starting to get pretty busy again as we roll into September.

One of the key objectives in our strategic plan is to Strengthen First Nations Content and Resources. This is why we are...
08/25/2026

One of the key objectives in our strategic plan is to Strengthen First Nations Content and Resources. This is why we are always mindful to have an elder/knowledge keeper present in our trainings and meetings. They guide us, provide wisdom, and will sometimes smudge participants and the room. Generally, we use sage when we smudge.
On Monday we were able to get out on the land and go to our "secret spot" to harvest the sage that we will be using in our trainings, and meetings. The spot was so secret that I don't even know if I could ever get there again. It was head south, turn this way, turn that way, go down a backroad, cross the bridge, drive through a field, "Don't Feed the Sasquatch", and then you're there. Anyways, it was a fun day and had a pretty good harvest.

SFNFCI was proud to support the 8th Annual Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Charity Pancake Breakfast in support of ...
08/20/2026

SFNFCI was proud to support the 8th Annual Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Charity Pancake Breakfast in support of White Buffalo Youth Lodge. They had a great turnout, and we were glad to be part of it.
We got to see many of our good friends from SIGA and reconnected with Chase who used to work with us before he joined forces with SIGA.

"See you later", Tatiana, Donna, Jaxson, and Mason. We had a little get together today for the great team of summer stud...
08/14/2026

"See you later", Tatiana, Donna, Jaxson, and Mason. We had a little get together today for the great team of summer students we had at the Institute this year, as it was their last day with us.

As is our annual custom we had the students make presentations on what they had worked on throughout the summer and what they had learned. We also presented them with some nice parting gifts to send them off in a good way.

It was great having them with us throughout the summer, and we had a lot of fun with them. We are going to miss their presence and the energy they brought to the Institute. They have bright futures ahead of them and we wish them the best of luck in their studies.

Address

211/2553 Grasswood Road East
Saskatoon, SK
S7T1C8

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13063732874

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