Saulteau First Nations

🌿🪶 Saulteau First Nations Celebration 🪶🌿
2025-09-17 10:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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📜 Presenting the repatriation of historical documents & interviews by Saulteau members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 🧡🪶

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

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!

Drop In Counselling
2025-09-16 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-09 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-02 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 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

🏹 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) 💛

🥩🔥 Meat Canning Class 🔥🥩
2025-09-11 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

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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!

🌿 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.

🍯 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! 🫐💜

Amisk Farm Open House
2025-09-05 11:00 | Amisk Farm, 5171 Napoleon Rd, Moberly Lake, British Columbia, V0C 1X0, Canada
SFN Community Event – Amisk Farm Open House

Tânsi SFN Community!

Amisk Farm, together with the Klinse-za Cultural Society, invites the community to their Open House! Right here in our community.

Friday, September 5th
5171 Napoleon Rd, Moberly Lake
Farm Tours – 11 AM | 1 PM | 3 PM
Lunch at 12 PM
Snacks available all day

This is a chance to learn about the farm, the Klinse-za Cultural Society, and spend time together as a community. Everyone is welcome, bring your family and friends!

Come together to support this community-based initiative.

Live Music at the Pemmican Grounds!
2025-09-04 17:30 - 22:00 | Pemmican Grounds
Live Music at the Pemmican Grounds!

Tânsi SFN Members & Families,

Come on down to the Pemmican Grounds on Thursday, September 4th at 5:30 PM for an evening of music, dancing, and community!

We are excited to welcome The Highway 29 Band to the stage — get ready to listen and dance to some great tunes!

What to bring: Your dancing shoes A chair Your family & friends

Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided by our Culture Centre team.

See you there!

Make Your Own Medicine Bag!
2025-09-04 17:00 - 20:00 | New Beginnings House
Please join us in learning how to bead and make your own medicine bags!
Location: New Beginnings House
Time: Sept 04 (5:00 - 8:00 PM) & Sept 05 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
To sign up - please contact Chelsea!

EM: cgauthier@saulteau.com
PH: 250-788-7262

Limited spots available - so please sign up now!

Lichen Picking with TREP!
2025-09-04, 2025-09-03, 2025-09-02
Did you miss our Lichen picking trip in August? Now's your chance to join in on the fun!
The TREP Land Guardians will once again be out Lichen picking in preparation for next years Caribou pens! We would love to see community support this work with the added bonus of spending some time out on our beautiful shared lands!
Limited transportation seats available - further questions, please contact Jess! PH: 250-788-7288

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. 💙

Welcome Back to School @ Muskoti Elementary!
2025-09-03 10:30 - 14:00 | Muskoti Elementary School, 1717 Boucher Lake Rd, Moberly Lake, BC, V0C 1X0, Canada
We are so excited to welcome back all of our returning students and embrace our new learners for the 2025/2026 school year!
As a reminder - the hours of the First Day are a bit different:

School Day: 10:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Parent Meet & Greet: 10:45 AM - 11:20 AM

Parents are welcome to come meet staff, check out the learning space, and enjoy some snacks and refreshments! At 11:30 AM students will transition into their classrooms and familiarize themselves with their classroom and new peers!
*The first full day of school will be Sept 04/2025, 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Questions: 250-788-7361

🎨🏒 Calling All SFN Artists! 🏒🎨
2025-09-03 08:00 - 2025-09-04 16:00 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
Tânsi! 🌿✨ Drop-in sessions for the 2025 Para Cup Art Program are still happening TODAY & TOMORROW at the SFN Cultural Centre.

Looking for a chance to share your art with the 🌍 world? This is your opportunity to have your work featured on Para-Sticks used in the 2025 Para Hockey Cup games in Dawson Creek this winter! 🧡
Your designs will honor the themes of:🪶 Adversity | 🌞 Hope | 🌍 Connection | 💪🏽 Empowerment | 🏒 Sport
📅 Drop-in sessions: TODAY & TOMORROW – supplies provided✨ After-hours or extra time to finish your stick can be arranged⏳ Final deadline: September 15th
Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to showcase your creativity and spirit on the international stage! ✨
❓ Questions?📧 Ethan – ecameron@saulteau.com📧 Tylene – tpaquette@saulteau.comOr stop by the Cultural Centre to chat in person.

Design Your Own Tote with SFN Women's Group!
2025-09-02 16:30 - 18:30 | New Beginnings House
Please join us at the New Beginnings House for Women's Group - Design Your Own Tote Bag!
Light refreshments and snacks will be available.
Please contact Shay (250-874-9604) for sign-up!

Elders Meeting - Meet our New Elder Support Coordinator!
2025-09-02 15:00 - 17:00 | SFN Cultural Centre - Elders Lounge
Please join us in welcoming and support of our new Elder Support Coordinator - Tasha Lalonde! We are so excited to have her to work in our community to ensure Elders input is included in the future direction and programming of the Nation.
Tasha will be hosting an Elders Meeting - Sept 02 2025, 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Elders Lounge of the SFN Cultural Centre.
Please drop in to chat, share connection, and learn more about Tasha's new role!
