Saulteau First Nations

🍯 Haskap Jam-Making Class
2025-09-05 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | New Beginnings House
Poster-Jam-Making-Fun.png

🌿🫐 Co-Ed Youth Haskap Activity 🫐🌿
Tânsi! Saulteau First Nations is hosting a fun co-ed youth event you won’t want to miss:
🍇 Haskap Berry Picking
📅 September 5th, 2025🕞 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM📍 New Beginnings House🍽 Snacks & refreshments provided
✨ For ages 9 and up. Youth under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.📞 Contact Shay to sign up: (250)-874-9604⚡ Limited seats available for berry picking , please sign up early!
Let us come together for learning, laughter, and some tasty Haskap treats! 🫐💜

🌿 THROUGH OUR EYES – Healing & Resilience in Focus 🌿
2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Northern Lights College, Chetwynd
THROUGH OUR EYES – Healing & Resilience in Focus
Hosted by Linda Krystina Housing Society in partnership with The Compass and The Crow

This photo-based project is for Indigenous women and two-spirit people:
Explore what healing and resilience mean to you
Take meaningful photos & write personal captions
Reflect, connect, and create a keepsake photo book to take home

Free Dinner & Project Introduction
Friday, September 5
6:00–7:30 PM
Northern Lights College, Chetwynd
Spots are limited! Don’t wait to save your seat.
kelly@thecompassandthecrow.com
(250) 401-7258

Let us come together to share stories, healing, and resilience , through our own eyes.

Saulteau First Nations Community Golf Tournament 2025
2025-09-06 08:00 - 2025-09-07 19:00 | Dawson Creek Golf & Country Club, 2121 Alaska Hwy, Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
🪶🌿🏌️‍♀️ Saulteau First Nations Community Golf Tournament 2025 🏌️‍♂️🌾🪻
Mark your calendars and get your teams ready — our annual golf tourney is back!
📍 Dawson Creek Golf & Country Club📅 September 6 & 7, 2025⏰ Tee Off at 9:30 AM🍳 Breakfast (Sat & Sun) at 8:30 AM🍽️ Saturday Dinner at 6:30 PM
💸 $100 per player👥 1 female per team required
🌟 Open to everyone!🔒 18 team spots reserved for SFN members until August 25 — then open to all!
🏆 1st • 2nd • 3rd Place Trophies!
🚌 No bussing this year — please plan for a safe ride home. 🧡
📞 Register with Carlee at 250-788-7370📧 cwestgate@saulteau.com
🌈 Let’s come together in a good way for a weekend of laughter, connection, and friendly competition. See you on the green!

Office Closure Today, Monday, Sept 8th, 2025
2025-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Saulteau First Nations Band Office, 1717 Boucher Lake Rd, Moberly Lake, BC, V0C 1X0, Canada
Office Closure
Monday, Sept 8th, 2025 (Today)
The Saulteau First Nations offices will be closed today out of respect for the recent passing in our community.
Offices will re-open on Tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept,9th 2025.
This closure is at the request of the family, and we join them in honoring and supporting them during this difficult time.

SFN Membership Committee – Courtoreille Family Meeting
2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:00 | SFN Cultural Centre
Happening TONIGHT!
SFN Membership Committee – Courtoreille Family Meeting

tânsi!

The Saulteau First Nations Membership Committee is continuing family review meetings to gather input on the draft Membership Code.

Email invites (with Zoom links for off-reserve members) have already been sent to the following families:

Courtoreille Family – TONIGHT!
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
SFN Culture Centre – Music Room (Upstairs)
Dinner at 5:30 PM | Meeting at 6:00 PM

If you have any questions about the meetings, please contact:
Norma Gauthier, Indigenous Registry & Membership Administrator
ngauthier@saulteau.com
| 250-788-7283

Your voice matters! Notes from each meeting will be shared with the Membership Committee to guide the next steps.

Kinanâskomitinân

Slingshot Making Workshop!
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
Slingshot Making!

We are so excited to offer this teaching here in community on September 10/2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ the SFN Culture Centre!

All ages are welcome to participate - please contact Ethan (ecameron@saulteau.com) for registration as spaces are limited!

🥩🔥 Meat Canning Class 🔥🥩
2025-09-11 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 16:00 - 20:00 | New Beginnings House
Meat Canning Class

Tânsi! Come learn the skill of nista ᓂᐢᑕ (Bison) canning with gravy, taught by Darrell (Porky) Garbitt.

Class One: Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 – 4–8 PM
Class Two: Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 – 4–8 PM
New Beginnings House

Two separate classes, limited seating, sign up to attend!

To register: cgauthier@hotmail.com

(250) 788-7262

ᑭᓇᓇᐢᑯᒥᑎᓇᐣ Kinanâskomitinân (Thank you)

#SaulteauFirstNations #MeatCanning #Nista #Bison #FoodSovereignty #CommunitySkills

🏹 Boys Youth Archery Group
2025-09-12 15:30 - 18:30 | Pemmican Grounds
Tânsi! (Tᐋᓐᓯ) 👋We have got some exciting Youth activities coming up this month – make sure to sign up and join in the fun!
🏹 Boys Youth Archery Group📅 September 12th | 🕒 3:30–6:30 PM📍 Pemmican Grounds🥤 Snacks & refreshments provided
📌 Please register with Shay Garbitt📞 (250)-874-9604📧 sgarbitt@saulteau.com
Kinanâskomitin (ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ) 💛

SFN CULTURAL CENTRE CLOSED
2025-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | SFN Cultural Centre
SFN CULTURAL CENTRE CLOSED,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
The Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre will be closed on Tuesday, September 16th as it will be used for a community service to honour a beloved member.
All other Saulteau First Nations offices will remain open as usual.
We keep the family and loved ones in our hearts and prayers
mâmawi niwîcihikowak

Sun Catcher Making with SFN Women's Group!
2025-09-16 16:30 - 18:30 | New Beginnings House
Please join us at the New Beginnings House for Women's Group - Sun Catcher Making!
Light refreshments and snacks will be available.
Please contact Shay (250-874-9604) for sign-up!

Wastewater Project Community Update
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | SFN Cultural Centre Training room

🌿🪶 Saulteau First Nations Celebration 🪶🌿
2025-09-17 10:30 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
🌿🪶 Saulteau First Nations Celebration 🪶🌿
tânsi ✨ Join us , Wednesday, September 17 at the SFN Cultural Centre for a special celebration!
📜 Presenting the repatriation of historical documents & interviews by Saulteau members
⏰ Doors open at 10:30 AM
🥁 Drumming & Dancing
🍽 Lunch at 12:00 PM
Come together as a community to celebrate, learn, and honour our history.
🌞🔥 kinanâskomitinân 🧡🪶

Boys Group - The Trek Youth Centre - manamwi-ihtohtiewak
2025-09-17 14:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-24 14:30 - 18:00 | The Trek Youth Centre
The Trek Youth Centre

tânsi! Here’s just some of what’s happening at the Trek Youth Centre Chetwynd location this month:

Monday – Co-Ed Youth Group | 2:30–6:00 PM
Tuesday – Girls Group | 2:30–6:00 PM
Wednesday – Boys Group | 2:30–6:00 PM
Thursday – Co-Ed Drop-In | 2:30–6:00 PM

Snacks & refreshments provided on group days
Location: 5117 43A Street, Chetwynd BC

Contacts
Derek Wood – (250) 401-3498
Robyn Bateman – (250) 401-7993

kinanâskomitinân

#SaulteauFirstNations #TrekYouthCentre #mamawiItohiêwak #SFNYouth #Community

🌿🪶✨ Thunderbird Land-Based Teachings at SFN ✨🪶🌿
2025-09-18 10:00 - 15:30 | SFN Band Hall Gym
Thunderbird Inc. – Traditional Land-Based Teachings 🪶
Facilitators: Amanda Cardinal & Leonard Cardinal
📅 Sept 18, 2025 – Grief & Loss & Re-Grounding Exercise📍 SFN Band Hall | 10:00am–3:30pm🔔 Bring your own blanket or throw 🧺
📅 Sept 19, 2025 – Emotional Injury & Self-Empowerment📍 SFN Cultural Centre | 10:00am–3:30pm
🍲 Lunch and refreshments provided 🫕👥 Open to SFN members, staff, West Moberly members, and families 🌿
Register with:📧 wletendre@saulteau.com | ☎️ 250-875-2622
Kinanâskomitin ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ 🧡

🌿🪶✨ Thunderbird Land-Based Teachings at SFN ✨🪶🌿
2025-09-19 10:00 - 15:30 | SFN Cultural Centre

🧴 Girls Youth Group: DIY Face Masks & Body Scrubs
2025-09-19 15:30 - 18:30 | New Beginnings House
Tânsi! (Tᐋᓐᓯ) 👋We have got some exciting Youth activities coming up this month – make sure to sign up and join in the fun!
🧴 Girls Youth Group: DIY Face Masks & Body Scrubs📅 September 19th | 🕒 3:30–6:30 PM📍 New Beginnings House🥤 Snacks & refreshments provided
📌 Please register with Shay Garbitt📞 (250)-874-9604📧 sgarbitt@saulteau.com
Kinanâskomitin (ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ) 💛

🌿 Wiwipson: Therapeutic Swing – An Indigenous Healing
2025-09-20 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | New Beginnings House
🌿 Wiwipson: Therapeutic Swing – An Indigenous Healing Individual sessions can be booked for any of the following times for each day.

All Welcome.
📅 Sept 20 & 21, 2025 | Sept 27 & 28, 2025 🕓 10:00 am • 12:00 pm • 1:45 pm • 3:15 pm • 4:30 pm
SFN Mental Health & Wellness Contact: mentalhealth@saulteau.com I 250-364-2009
hyi hyi 🧡🪶🌿

Co-Ed Drop-in Youth Group - The Trek Youth Centre - manamwi-ihtohtiewak
2025-09-22 15:00 - 19:00 | The Trek Youth Centre
The Trek Youth Centre – September Schedule

tânsi! Here’s just some of what’s happening at the Trek Youth Centre Chetwynd location this month:

Monday – Co-Ed Youth Group | 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday – Girls Group | 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday – Boys Group | 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Thursday – Co-Ed Drop-In | 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Friday – Co-Ed Drop-In | 3:00 - 7:00 PM

Snacks & refreshments provided on group days
Location: 5117 43A Street, Chetwynd BC

Contacts
Derek Wood – (250) 401-3498
Robyn Bateman – (250) 401-7993

kinanâskomitinân

#SaulteauFirstNations #TrekYouthCentre #mamawiItohiêwak #SFNYouth #Community

✨📽️ Film Night – Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre✨📽️
2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
Sept 22 , Monday! Film Night – Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre

tânsi!
Ever wonder what really happens at our Caribou Pen and what our Nations are doing with the project?

Join us for Film Night September 15 • 6:00–7:30 PM at the Cultural Centre Gymnasium.

Screening a brand-new 50-minute documentary plus short films featuring our very own band members!

Popcorn & iced tea provided — everyone welcome.

Questions?
Sandra Alexander — Executive Assistant, SFN Treaty Rights & Environmental Protection
250-788-7290

kinanâskomitinân

🌿 Elders Meeting 🌿
2025-09-23 09:00 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
🌿 Elders Meeting 🌿
SFN Cultural Centre Gym
📅 Tuesday, Sept 23rd, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM Agenda: National Gathering of Elders Details
📩 For more info: tlalond@saulteau.com
📞 250-874-8408

kinanâskomitinân 🧡🪶

🍂 Elders Haircuts 🍂
2025-09-23 10:00 | SFN Cultural Centre
🍂 Elders Haircuts 🍂📍 SFN Cultural Centre Gym📅 Tuesday, Sept 23rd, 2025🕙 10:00 AM
All Elders welcome, come join us for free haircuts

kinanâskomitinân 🧡🪶

Girls Youth Group - The Trek Youth Centre - manamwi-ihtohtiewak
2025-09-23 15:00 - 19:00 | The Trek Youth Centre

Courtoreille Family Meeting
2025-09-23 17:30 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
Hosted By Donovan Cameron Courtoreille Family Councillor. Please Note This Meeting is for Courtoreille Family Members Only
The Courtoreille Family Meeting is scheduled for this evening, Tuesday, September 23rd at the SFN Cultural Centre – Training Room.
Dinner: 5:30 PM
Meeting: 6:00 PM
For members joining online, you can attend by Zoom — link and details are provided to family by email, please contact tristan.robertson@saulteau.com for any questions. If you need the zoom link sent to you please email communications@saulteau.com

Napoleon Family Meeting
2025-09-24 17:30 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
Hosted By Juritha Owens, Napoleon Family Councillor. Please Note - This Meeting is for Napoleon Family Members Only
The Napoleon Family Meeting is scheduled for this evening, Wednesday, September 24th at the SFN Cultural Centre – Training Room.
Dinner: 5:30 PM
Meeting: 6:00 PM
For members joining online, you can attend by Zoom — link and details are provided to family by email, please contact tristan.robertson@saulteau.com for any questions. If you need the zoom link sent to you please email communications@saulteau.com

🧡🌿SFN Health Fair – Everyone Welcome! 🌿🧡
2025-09-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
Health Fair – Everyone Welcome!

tânsi!

Saulteau First Nations and West Moberly First Nations invite you to join us for a Health Fair at the SFN Cultural Centre Gym.

Connect with health and wellness vendors
Explore resources to support your well-being
Take part in healing and wellness sessions for the whole community

This is a chance to learn, share, and celebrate health together - hyi hyi

SFN Cultural Centre – Gym
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Everyone is welcome – we look forward to seeing you there!

#SaulteauFirstNations #WestMoberlyFirstNations #HealthFair #CommunityWellness

Davis Family Meeting
2025-09-25 17:30 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
Hosted by Colleen Totusek, Davis Family Councillor. Please note - This Meeting is for Davis Family Members Only
The Davis Family Meeting is scheduled for this evening, Thursday, September 25th at the SFN Cultural Centre –Gymnasium
Dinner: 5:30 PM
Meeting: 6:00 PM
For members joining online, you can attend by Zoom — link and details are provided to family by email, please contact tristan.robertson@saulteau.com for any questions. If you need the zoom link sent to you please email communications@saulteau.com

Gauthier Family Meeting
2025-09-25 17:30 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
Hosted by Gauthier Family Councillor, Justin Gauthier. Please Note - This Meeting is for Gauthier Family Members Only
The Gauthier Family Meeting is scheduled for this evening, Thursday, September 25th at the SFN Cultural Centre –Training Room
Dinner: 5:30 PM
Meeting: 6:00 PM
For members joining online, you can attend by Zoom — link and details are provided to family by email, please contact tristan.robertson@saulteau.com for any questions. If you need the zoom link sent to you please email communications@saulteau.com

🎯 Co-Ed Archery Night
2025-09-26 15:30 - 18:30 | Pemmican Grounds
Tânsi! (Tᐋᓐᓯ) 👋We have got some exciting activities coming up this month – make sure to sign up and join in the fun!
🎯 Co-Ed Archery Night📅 September 26th | 🕒 3:30–6:30 PM📍 Meet at Pemmican🍽 Dinner & supplies provided👉 Ages 9+ (under 9 must be with an adult)

📌 Please register with Shay Garbitt📞 (250)-874-9604📧 sgarbitt@saulteau.com
Kinanâskomitin (ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ) 💛
