Saulteau First Nations

SFN Transportation -🏞️ Summer Camp Kids – Spray Park
2025-07-31 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton)
July 31🕐 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM🏞️ Summer Camp Kids to Spray Park
Contact SFN Transporation - Cara @ 236-364-2016 cmartin-earl@saulteau.com
to arrange for pick up.
*Please note that all times posted are
departure and return times. It is the
responsibility of the attendees to bring
items required for each activity including
costs. This is a transportation schedule
only.

📣 Youth Support Coordinator – Meet & Greet + Engagement Session
2025-07-31 17:00 - 18:30 | SFN Cultural Centre Training room
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🗓 Thursday, July 31st🕔 5:00pm – 6:30pm📍 SFN Cultural Centre – Training Room
Calling all Youth (ages 13–26), Parents & Caregivers! Come meet Ethan, our new Youth Support Coordinator.
Learn more about his roleShare your ideasHelp shape youth programs in our community!

Drop In Counselling
2025-08-05 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-12 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-19 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-26 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-02 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-09 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-16 14:00 - 18:00 | SFN Health Centre, Canada
Please join us at the SFN Health Centre for Drop In Counselling -
November 12/2024 - 2:00 - 6:00 PM
November 19/2024 - 2:00 - 6:00 PM
November 26/2024 - 2:00 - 6:00 PM
December 03/2024 - 2:00 - 6:00 PM
December 10/2024- 2:00 - 6:00 PM

📅 SFN Culture Camp 2025 – Day 1: Sunday, August 10 (@Carbon Lake)
2025-08-10 00:00 | Carbon Lake Lodge, 24948 Johnson Creek FSR, Hudson Hope, British, V0C 1V0, Canada
📅 Culture Camp – Day 1: Sunday, August 10th
Day 1 Events

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IMPORTANT INFO:
Camping Spots are Limited
Contact Carlee to book: cwestgate@saulteau.com
🧡 Tân’si nitôtêmak! Join us on the land for the first day of Culture Camp 2025 at Carbon Lake.
Day 1 Highlights:✔️ Set up camp✔️ Healing swing sessions (x3)✔️ Dry meat rack teachings✔️ Moose hunt (evening, led by Land Guardians)✔️ Campfire storytelling
📍 Starts: 10:00 AM – Carbon Lake📝 Don't forget to bring your own dishes, chairs, water bottles, and gear!
📎 See full posters attached and details below

Saulteau First Nations Culture Camp 2025

August 10–14 | Carbon Lake

Tân’si nitôtêmak,

Come spend time on the land with us for a week of learning, healing, and cultural connection. Whether you are staying the week or visiting for the day, this is a time for community, sharing, and growth across generations.

IMPORTANT INFO:
Camping Spots are Limited
Contact Carlee to book: cwestgate@saulteau.com
Packing Reminder

Please bring your own:
• Dishes, utensils, coffee cups, water bottles
• Bedding, chairs, flashlights, bear spray
• Small propane & biodegradable soap (for the shower house)
• Medications, rain gear, and personal items
• Drinking, cooking and dishes cleaning Water

No items will be provided onsite
No pets
This is a drug- and alcohol-free event

Need a Ride?
Call the Cultural Centre: 250-788-1123 on the day you plan to come out. Carpooling available.

Special Highlights:

Youth Survival Night
Tuesday, August 12
Led by Starr Gauthier & Julian Napoleon
Youth must register & sign a form at camp

Elders Helicopter Ride to Twin Sisters
Wednesday, August 13
Closed-toe footwear & windbreaker required
Register at camp the morning of (limited spots)

Daily Activities Include:
• Healing Swing Sessions
• Land-based teachings
• Fishing and nature walks
• Moose hide beading, tufting, and painting
• Skinning lessons and storytelling
• Scavenger hunts and guided group time

See posters for:
Daily Schedules
Packing List
Ride Info
Helicopter Ride & Youth Night flyers
Full details available today on the Saulteau App and Website (Uploading Now)

Kinanâskomitinawâw (We thank you all) for supporting land-based learning and community wellness.

We look forward to seeing you at SFN's Culture Camp 2025!

Kitimâkinân (We care for one another)

📅 SFN Culture Camp – Day 2: Monday, August 11th (@Carbon Lake)
2025-08-11 00:00 | Carbon Lake Lodge, 24948 Johnson Creek FSR, Hudson Hope, British, V0C 1V0, Canada
📅 Culture Camp – Day 2: Monday, August 11 @Carbon Lake Lodge
IMPORTANT INFO:
Camping Spots are Limited
Contact Carlee to book: cwestgate@saulteau.com

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🌿 A full day of learning and connection at Carbon Lake.
Day 2 Highlights:✔️ Medicine Man teachings with David Daniels (all day)✔️ Fishing demos with Land Guardians✔️ Waterfall walk (with Health Centre & Della Owens)✔️ Sling shot making with Josh Cameron✔️ Moose hide beading with Tylene Paquette✔️ Scavenger hunt + healing swing sessions
📝 Don't forget to bring your own dishes, chairs, water bottles, and gear!
📎 See full posters above and attached

Saulteau First Nations Culture Camp 2025

August 10–14 | Carbon Lake

Tân’si nitôtêmak,

Come spend time on the land with us for a week of learning, healing, and cultural connection. Whether you are staying the week or visiting for the day, this is a time for community, sharing, and growth across generations.

IMPORTANT INFO:
Camping Spots are Limited
Contact Carlee to book: cwestgate@saulteau.com

Packing Reminder

Please bring your own:
• Dishes, utensils, coffee cups, water bottles
• Bedding, chairs, flashlights, bear spray
• Small propane & biodegradable soap (for the shower house)
• Medications, rain gear, and personal items
• Drinking, cooking and dishes cleaning Water

No items will be provided onsite
No pets
This is a drug- and alcohol-free event

Need a Ride?
Call the Cultural Centre: 250-788-1123 on the day you plan to come out. Carpooling available.

Special Highlights:

Youth Survival Night
Tuesday, August 12
Led by Starr Gauthier & Julian Napoleon
Youth must register & sign a form at camp

Elders Helicopter Ride to Twin Sisters
Wednesday, August 13
Closed-toe footwear & windbreaker required
Register at camp the morning of (limited spots)

Daily Activities Include:
• Healing Swing Sessions
• Land-based teachings
• Fishing and nature walks
• Moose hide beading, tufting, and painting
• Skinning lessons and storytelling
• Scavenger hunts and guided group time

See posters for:
Daily Schedules
Packing List
Ride Info
Helicopter Ride & Youth Night flyers
Full details available today on the Saulteau App and Website (Uploading Now)

Kinanâskomitinawâw (We thank you all) for supporting land-based learning and community wellness.

We look forward to seeing you at SFN's Culture Camp 2025!

Kitimâkinân (We care for one another)

📅 SFN Culture Camp – Day 3: Tuesday, August 12th (@Carbon Lake)
2025-08-12 00:00 | Carbon Lake Lodge, 24948 Johnson Creek FSR, Hudson Hope, British, V0C 1V0, Canada
📅 Culture Camp – Day 2: Day 3: Tuesday, August 12th @Carbon Lake Lodge
IMPORTANT INFO:
Camping Spots are Limited
Contact Carlee to book: cwestgate@saulteau.com

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🧡 Tân’si nitôtêmak! Join us on the land for the first day of Culture Camp 2025 at Carbon Lake.
📅 Culture Camp – Day 3: Tuesday, August 12th
🔥 Day 3 is youth-focused with special teachings and skill building!
Day 3 Highlights:✔️ Tufting with Tylene Paquette✔️ Hiking with TREP & Mental Health Team✔️ Skinning lessons with Porky Garbitt✔️ Youth Survival Night – With Starr Gauthier & Julian Napoleon✔️ More healing swing & scavenger hunt time
🎒 Youth joining the Survival Night must register at camp and have a signed form.
📎 See full posters above and attached

Saulteau First Nations Culture Camp 2025

August 10–14 | Carbon Lake

Tân’si nitôtêmak,

Come spend time on the land with us for a week of learning, healing, and cultural connection. Whether you are staying the week or visiting for the day, this is a time for community, sharing, and growth across generations.

IMPORTANT INFO:
Camping Spots are Limited
Contact Carlee to book: cwestgate@saulteau.com
Packing Reminder

Please bring your own:
• Dishes, utensils, coffee cups, water bottles
• Bedding, chairs, flashlights, bear spray
• Small propane & biodegradable soap (for the shower house)
• Medications, rain gear, and personal items
• Drinking, cooking and dishes cleaning Water

No items will be provided onsite
No pets
This is a drug- and alcohol-free event

Need a Ride?
Call the Cultural Centre: 250-788-1123 on the day you plan to come out. Carpooling available.

Special Highlights:

Youth Survival Night
Tuesday, August 12
Led by Starr Gauthier & Julian Napoleon
Youth must register & sign a form at camp

Elders Helicopter Ride to Twin Sisters
Wednesday, August 13
Closed-toe footwear & windbreaker required
Register at camp the morning of (limited spots)

Daily Activities Include:
• Healing Swing Sessions
• Land-based teachings
• Fishing and nature walks
• Moose hide beading, tufting, and painting
• Skinning lessons and storytelling
• Scavenger hunts and guided group time

See posters for:
Daily Schedules
Packing List
Ride Info
Helicopter Ride & Youth Night flyers
Full details available today on the Saulteau App and Website (Uploading Now)

Kinanâskomitinawâw (We thank you all) for supporting land-based learning and community wellness.

We look forward to seeing you at SFN's Culture Camp 2025!

Kitimâkinân (We care for one another)

📅 SFN Culture Camp – Day 4: Wednesday, August 13th (@Carbon Lake)
2025-08-13 00:00 | Carbon Lake Lodge, 24948 Johnson Creek FSR, Hudson Hope, British, V0C 1V0, Canada
📅 Culture Camp – Day 4: Wednesday, August 13th @Carbon Lake Lodge
IMPORTANT INFO:
Camping Spots are Limited
Contact Carlee to book: cwestgate@saulteau.com

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🧡 Our final full day together on the land.
📅 Culture Camp – Day 4: Wednesday, August 13
Day 4 Highlights:✔️ Elders Helicopter Rides to Twin Sisters 🚁✔️ Rock painting with Montana Fuller✔️ Mini beaded lanyards with Christina Garbitt✔️ Painting with Tammy Watson✔️ Raw hide painting & dancing with Tylene Paquette✔️ Pugeesee Night 🌌
🎒 Elders: Please wear closed-toe shoes and windbreaker for the helicopter ride. Sign-up that morning.
📎 See full posters above and attached

Saulteau First Nations Culture Camp 2025

August 10–14 | Carbon Lake

Tân’si nitôtêmak,

Come spend time on the land with us for a week of learning, healing, and cultural connection. Whether you are staying the week or visiting for the day, this is a time for community, sharing, and growth across generations.

IMPORTANT INFO:
Camping Spots are Limited
Contact Carlee to book: cwestgate@saulteau.com
Packing Reminder

Please bring your own:
• Dishes, utensils, coffee cups, water bottles
• Bedding, chairs, flashlights, bear spray
• Small propane & biodegradable soap (for the shower house)
• Medications, rain gear, and personal items
• Drinking, cooking and dishes cleaning Water

No items will be provided onsite
No pets
This is a drug- and alcohol-free event

Need a Ride?
Call the Cultural Centre: 250-788-1123 on the day you plan to come out. Carpooling available.

Special Highlights:

Youth Survival Night
Tuesday, August 12
Led by Starr Gauthier & Julian Napoleon
Youth must register & sign a form at camp

Elders Helicopter Ride to Twin Sisters
Wednesday, August 13
Closed-toe footwear & windbreaker required
Register at camp the morning of (limited spots)

Daily Activities Include:
• Healing Swing Sessions
• Land-based teachings
• Fishing and nature walks
• Moose hide beading, tufting, and painting
• Skinning lessons and storytelling
• Scavenger hunts and guided group time

See posters for:
Daily Schedules
Packing List
Ride Info
Helicopter Ride & Youth Night flyers
Full details available today on the Saulteau App and Website (Uploading Now)

Kinanâskomitinawâw (We thank you all) for supporting land-based learning and community wellness.

We look forward to seeing you at SFN's Culture Camp 2025!

Kitimâkinân (We care for one another)

Haskap Berry Picking!
2025-08-22 08:00 - 17:00
Time to go berry picking!

You're welcome to travel in your own vehicle and meet us there - limit of 5 transportation seats available!

We are picking at the Hillside Haskap Farm (location at bottom of poster) - please bring what you need to pick (water / outdoor clothing) and be prepared to disconnect!

There is no cell service on site.

Further information and questions can be answered through Chelsea - PH: 250-788-7262

International Overdose Awareness Day - Community Dinner
2025-08-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
It is with deep respect and honour we announce our planned Community Feast & Honouring as part of International Overdose Awareness Day. SFN looks forward to this co-hosted event with West Moberly First Nations & the Linda Krystina Housing Society as an event of celebration of live, overdose awareness education, and emotional and spiritual support.

Please join us at the SFN Cultural Centre on August 26/2025 starting at 5:00 PM.

Further information is available through Sharidin Townsend (PH:250-788-6725)

SFN Health Centre Closed 12-2pm
2025-09-03 12:00 - 14:00 | SFN Health Centre, Canada
🪶✨Health Centre office closed Weds, Sept 3rd, 12pm-2pm ✨🪶
The SFN Health Centre will be closed 🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 3rd for a mandatory staff meeting.
Regular services will resume immediately after.

Kinanâskomitin ᑭᓇᓇᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ for your understanding. 💙

🍯 Haskap Jam-Making Class
2025-09-05 15:30 - 18:30 | New Beginnings House
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🌿🫐 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.

Iskwew Health Work Shops - Dunne-Za Lodge
2025-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Dunne Za Lodge
The Dunne-Za Lodge is excited to present Iskwew Health Work Shops!
September 08/2025
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM; The Medicine You Are
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM; Seven Sacred Teachings
The SFN Wellness Department is sponsoring 5 seats in the Iskwew Health Workshops happening at Dunne-Za Lodge!
If you are interested please email mentalhealth@saulteau.com or call 236-364-2009 and leave your name and contact information by August 29th.
If interest exceeds available seats, names will be drawn randomly

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.

Heart Care Sound Healing @ SFN
2025-09-09 08:00 - 17:00 | New Beginnings House
Heart Care Sound Healing available at SFN New Beginnings House
September 09/2025
Please call 250-788-7280 to book!

Reflexology @ SFN
2025-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | SFN Health Centre, Canada
Reflexology @ SFN Health Centre
September 10/2025
Call 250-788-7258 to book!

Massage Therapy @ SFN
2025-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | New Beginnings House
Massage Therapy @ SFN New Beginnings House
September 11 & 25 2025
Practitioner: Jaclyn Johnson, RMT
Call 250-788-7280 to book!

🥩🔥 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) 💛

Boys Group - The Trek Youth Centre - manamwi-ihtohtiewak
2025-09-17 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

Physiotherapy @ SFN Health Centre
2025-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 | SFN Health Centre, Canada
Physiotherapy at the SFN Health Centre
Available Sept 18/2025
Please call 250-788-7300 to book, ask for Joanne
*Physiotherapist is unable to do WCB or ICBC claim work.

🌿🪶✨ 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
