Saulteau First Nations

🧠💼 Essential Skills Workshops – August 18–22
2025-08-20 09:30 - 2025-08-24 03:30, 2025-08-21 09:30 - 2025-08-25 03:30, 2025-08-22 09:30 - 2025-08-26 03:30 (America/Edmonton) | TBD
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🧠💼 Essential Skills Workshops – August 18–22Presented by Saulteau First Nations & Bungalow 968
📍 Open to all Saulteau First Nations members🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM📅 Date: August 18–22📌 Location: TBD🍽️ Lunch will be provided daily – ᐑ ᐸᒥᐢᑑ pē mētso (“Come and eat”)💰 $50/day attendance incentive 🛍️ Plus: Mark’s and IGA gift cards during the week!
✨ Workshops include:

Day 1: Leading From Within – building confidence and leadership

Day 2: Visioning & Goal Setting – setting a clear path

Day 3: Resume & Interview Skills – be ready to shine

Day 4: Dressed for Success – get a Mark’s gift card!

Day 5: Nutrition & Meal Planning – get an IGA gift card!

🌟 ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᓇᐣ kinanâskomitinân for taking time to learn and grow!
📝 Registration deadline: July 31 – Don’t wait!📞 To register, contact:Ginette Lapierre – 250-788-7366 | glapierre@saulteau.comStacy MacMillan – 250-788-7367 | smacmillan@saulteau.com

Knowledge Share - Pathway to Individual Home Ownership
2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual (Zoom)
Please join us for this VIRTUAL knowledge sharing event with Falon Gauthier - zoom links were emailed to membership on August 20/2025!

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

2025 Para Cup Art Program - Art Drop In!
2025-08-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Saulteau First Nations Cultural Centre, 1706 Boucher Lake Rd.
Looking for a chance to share your art with the 2025 Para Hockey Cup games happening in Dawson Creek this winter!?

This Hockey Canada event is looking for local artist to contribute their work to be featured on Para-Sticks within the games!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring your talents to the world stage!

Questions? Please reach out to Ethan (ecameron@saulteau.com) or Tylene (tpaquette@saulteau.com) or stop by the SFN Cultural Centre to chat in person!

Art Drop In: August 25 - 28 2025 at the SFN Cultural Centre

Drop In Counselling
2025-08-26 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

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)

Games Day @ Trek Youth Centre!
2025-08-27 12:00 - 17:00 | The Trek Youth Centre
Please join us at the Trek Youth Centre this Wednesday (Aug 27/2025) for a Games Day!
Youth aged 11-17 are welcome to join in on the fun - 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM!
SFN Transportation support is available for this event, please call Cara (236-364-2016 EXT 2091) if you need a ride to town from Community!

Haskap Berry Picking
2025-08-29 10:30 - 14:30 | New Beginnings House
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Tânsi! Saulteau First Nations is hosting a fun co-ed youth event you won’t want to miss:
🍇 Haskap Berry Picking📅 August 29th, 2025🕥 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM📍 Meet at New Beginnings🍽 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 — sign up early!

SFN Offices Closed (Labour Day Stat)
2025-09-01

Lichen Picking with TREP!
2025-09-02, 2025-09-03, 2025-09-04
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

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!

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!

🎨🏒 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.

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

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. 💙

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!

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!

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.

🍯 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.

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!

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
