The Indigenous Students’ Centres will be hosting vigils for hope and healing in support of James Smith Cree Nation and the town of Weldon, and their families, friends and communities. Vigils will include a smudging ceremony and prayers for James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon. There will be an opportunity for attendees to share thoughts, prayers and kind words to the families and communities that were affected by this tragedy. Counselors and Elders will be available for those seeking further supports.
Dates
| Event: | Northern vigil |
| Date: | September 8, 2022 |
| Time: | 12 - 1 p.m. |
| Location: |
Prince Albert campus |
| Event: | Southern vigil |
| Date: | September 9, 2022 |
| Time: | 12 - 1 p.m. |
| Location: |
Regina campus |
Supports
Please be aware that Sask Polytech has supports in place to help during difficult times such as this.
Students can visit or contact Counselling Services or the Indigenous Students’ Centres for supports. This includes one-on-one counselling sessions, group counselling or a welcoming space to be with other students.
Counselling Services
| Campus | Location |
|---|---|
| Moose Jaw | Counselling Services, Room 2.203 306-691-8311 or 306-691-8310 (Mobile Crisis 306-694-7605) |
| Prince Albert | Counselling Services, Room F203 (Technical Building) 306-765-1611 (Mobile Crisis 306-764-1011) |
| Regina | Counselling Services, Room 228 306-775-7436 (Mobile Crisis 306-757-0127) |
| Saskatoon | Counselling Services, Room 114 306-659-4050 (Mobile Crisis 306-933-6200) |
The Counselling Services email is counselling@saskpolytech.ca.
Indigenous Students’ Centres
| Campus | Location |
|---|---|
| Moose Jaw | Pihtikewé – Kihèw Waciston (Cree: Eagle’s Nest Indigenous Students’ Centre) Room 4.210 |
| Prince Albert | Kaykiyow Nassyoon Mamawapowuk Enn plass (All Nations Gathering Place Indigenous Students’
Centre) Room 225, Academic Building |
| Regina | Pēžik Tēwē-ihkan, Pēžik Mihtē-ihkan (Saulteaux: One Heart, One Drum Beat Indigenous
Students' Centre) Room 153 |
| Saskatoon | ê-sihtoskâtoyahk ᐁᓯᐦᑐᐢᑲᑐᔭᐦᐠ (Cree: strengthening/supporting each other Indigenous
Students' Centre) Room 121.4 |
HealthLine 811 and Crisis Service Canada
If you are in crisis and need urgent mental health support, contact HealthLine 811, a confidential, 24-hour health and mental health and addictions advice, education and support telephone line available to the people of Saskatchewan. Crisis Services Canada is available by phone at 1-833-456-4566 and text 45645 or dial 911 for immediate support.