The deadline for applications is April 30, 2026. The awards event will be held June 5, 2026.
The SaskTel Indigenous Youth Awards of Excellence celebrate outstanding achievement in our young people. The Wicihitowin Foundation with our Title Sponsor SaskTel, established the awards in 1997 with the support of the public, government, and private sector.
Find the Application here: https://www.sasktel.com/about-us/Community/Indigenous+Engagement/indigenous-youth-awards
The Wicihitowin Foundation was created to honour First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous Veterans by nurturing Indigenous youth, preparing them to rise to the challenge of responsibility and leadership, and helping them to excel as tomorrow's leaders – "strong, brave and true".
Award Categories
Oustanding Academic Achievement
Leadership
Culture and Community
Sports/Recreation
Arts/Science
Must be of First Nations, Metis, or Inuit ancestry
All participants must provide proof of ancestry. Accepted forms of proof include: Government of Canada Certificate of Indian Status Card, Inuit identification, or a Métis Card from one of the provincial bodies recognized by the Métis National Council (the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan).
Must be between 14 and 18 years of age as of June 28, 2025.
Must be a resident of Saskatchewan and a registered student in Saskatchewan
2 reference letters are required. Must provide current contact information for each reference as they will be contacted.
Must be able to demonstrate outstanding commitment and/or ability in one of the award categories.
Applicants can apply in multiple categories but can only win once.
The City of Saskatoon’s Summer Play Program employment opportunities are now open for applications. We would appreciate your support in sharing these postings with your students. Current openings include the Recreation Leader and the Supply and Equipment Distributor.
You can find the job postings here:
Recreation Leader (Summer Play Program): https://careers.saskatoon.ca/job/Saskatoon-Recreation-Leader-%28Summer-Play-Program%29-SK/599278817/
Supply & Equipment Distributor: https://careers.saskatoon.ca/job/Saskatoon-Supply-&-Equipment-Distributor-SK/599279517/
MeTaWeTan Recreation Leader: this position will be posted soon. Keep checking careers.saskatoon.ca
The postings will be open until March 1st.
The Saskatchewan Health Quality Council is hosting "Gathering Our Knowledge Bundle: First Nations & Metis Youth" on March 14th, 2026, a one-day gathering for First Nation and Metis youth and young adults between the ages of 14 and 25 in Saskatoon. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences accessing community wellness services and make and impact on the future of health and wellness in the province.
The event will include cultural activities including hoop dancing, medicine bundling, and birch bark biting, a panel discussion, group conversations, and door prizes.
As a participant, your voice will help inform improvements for community wellness services, with community organizations and schools turning your ideas into action.
Registration: Visit https://www.saskhealthquality.ca/ or register through The Evermore Centre by contacting admin@evermorecentre.ca
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Date: March 14, 2026
Location: 806 Idylwyld Drive North, Saskatoon
Deadline to register is February 5, 2026
Call (306)665-7272
This event is a chance for youth to be heard, connect with others, and help shape future services to better the lives of Indigenous youth.
HSXL allows eligible Grade 11 and 12 students to take university-level courses while completing high school. The program supports students in exploring post-secondary learning, building academic confidence, and earning university credit early.
HSXL Course Offerings
We will be offering a selection of HSXL courses in Fall 2026 and Winter 2027, including both:
Regular University of Regina courses (for students who meet prerequisites), and
HSXL-designed courses created specifically for high school learners.
Many HSXL courses are offered online, providing flexibility for students across Saskatchewan.
➡️For more information and for a full list of courses, please visit our website. The most recent HSXL newsletter is attached for your reference and sharing with students and families.
Important Dates
Applications open: March 10, 2026
Terms available: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027
Join us: Virtual HSXL Guidance Counsellor Info Session
We warmly invite you to attend our upcoming Virtual HSXL Info Session, which will cover course offerings, application timelines, eligibility, and student supports.
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 27
⏰ Time: 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Format: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
🔗 Register Here
Upcoming Virtual Parent & Student Info Sessions 💻
· Tuesday, January 27, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
· Tuesday, February 24, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The University of Calgary is coming to Saskatoon on March 7, 2026 for an exclusive Meet & Greet event!
Location: The Lime Room in the Alt Hotel Saskatoon, 480 2nd Ave South Saskatoon
Time: 1pm - 3pm (local time)
This event is a great opportunity for you to connect directly with a Student Recruitment Advisor, where they'll share insights on programs, campus life, application steps, and what comes next after receiving an offer of admission.
Your guidance and support are invaluable to students exploring their post-secondary options, and we’d love to partner with you in helping them learn more about UCalgary. High school students, parents, and counsellors are all welcome — and students from nearby communities are encouraged to attend too!
Can-West Sports Group is introducing a series of international Special Credit Programs available to secondary school students for the 2026-2027 academic year.
These programs are designed to provide hands-on, experiential learning while allowing participating students to earn a school credit.
Below is an overview of the upcoming Special Credit Program offerings:
Japan - Robotics & Technology Japan - Fashion Expression & Hair
• Robotics and automation • Fashion and self-expression
• Engineering principles • Hair styling and creative techniques
• AI and future technology • Cultural identity and global trends
• Innovation and problem-solving
Bahamas - Marine Biology Denmark - Agriculture & Sustainability
• Marine ecosystems and biodiversity • Sustainable farming practices
• Coral reef studies • Agri-technology and innovation
• Conservation and sustainability • Food systems and supply chains
• Field research and applied learning • Environmental responsibility
Italy - Culinary Arts Sweden - Sports Science
• Culinary fundamentals • Human performance and biomechanics
• Food culture and tradition • Strength and conditioning systems
• Farm-to-table systems • Recovery and injury prevention
• Hospitality and business exposure • European sport development models
Questions - please reach out to Presley Johnston, Can-West Sports Group, at membership@can-westsports.com
The City of Saskatoon is looking for an energetic co-leader for the Sport N Splash camp being held at the Shaw Center on Feb 17, 18, 19 and 20. The camp is for kids ages 7-12 and provides a opportunity to try several different sports during the week, as well as an opportunity to swim at the Shaw Center.
The leaders will be in the gym for the morning session leading the campers through various sports and activities. In the afternoon the campers will be in the pool from 1 - 3. During this time leaders will be leading pool games from the sidelines mixed in with some free play in the pool. Leaders are not required to be in the pool during this time. (Lifeguards will be on site for the campers safety). After swimming, the campers are back in the gym to finish off the day.
The contract details are as follows:
Sport N Splash Camp
February 17, 18, 19, 20
9:00am - 4:00pm Camp
4:00pm - 5:00pm Pick up
Rate of Pay - $19.65 / hr / 8 hrs for 4 days -
Total contract $628.80
If you are interested in being a co-leader please email a resume to: chelsie.schafer@saskatoon.ca.
There will also be summer camp leader opportunities being advertised closer to spring.
https://saskatooniec.ca/skills-bootcamp/
Last year, the government of Saskatchewan implemented a new way to get your transcripts. It is a parntership with a reputable company called MyCreds. Many Universities around the world use this company to issue their trancripts. There are a few steps to getting these and the first step is to get your personal email onto your My School Sask account. In order to do this, please fill out this form for us: https://forms.gle/VKcC4uMgdepBMkiX7
We will go over the other steps in our grade 12 presentation. We also have a handout at Student Services that will walk you through the steps.