Wellness Week 2022

Money and stress are often due to lack of knowledge and experience managing a budget. Get ahead of your stress and learn the basics about money management in a fun, engaging, non-judgmental way.

Bonus: two lucky participants will win $50 VISA gift card.

Presented by: Credit Counselling Society of Canada

For every “healthier food choice” purchase, you are entered to win 1 of 2- $25 Sask Polytech cafeteria gift card, per main campus.

Pick up a free sample of the “healthier food choice” highlight, Monday - Friday between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and learn how to recreate it at home with a complimentary recipe.

The Knowledge of Financial Education (KOFE) program provided by the SPSA includes tools such as budget building, financial coaching, and one-on-one financial advice from a professional.  Stop by the SPSA booth to learn more.

Join the Indigenous Students' Centres coordinators in exploring ways to create balance in your life spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally - the whole self. We will also be incorporating smudging into this session, as traditional self-care practices. 

Location: Indigenous Students' Centres

Due to illness, this has been cancelled in Saskatoon

Big Brothers, Big Sisters presentation will overview volunteerism and what it means to be involved. Learn about our programs, the positive exchange for mentee and mentors, statistics and more. This presentation will incorporate video component, visuals, guest speaker and a Q&A for your inquires!

Presented by: Kim Megyesi, Saskatoon Executive Director of Big Brothers, Big Sisters

For every “healthier food choice” purchase, you are entered to win 1 of 2- $25 Sask Polytech cafeteria gift card, per main campus.

Pick up a free sample of the “healthier food choice” highlight, Monday-Friday between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and learn how to recreate it at home with a complimentary recipe.

Sex is a normal and healthy part of human connection; with it is important to know how to protect yourself from HIV, Hep C and sexually transmitted infections, debunk myths and enjoy healthy sex.

Bonus: two lucky participants will win a pleasure giftbox by random draw.

Presented by: Aids Program for South Saskatchewan (APSS)

Take in some fresh air and give snow shoeing a try during your lunch break with fitness and recreation. We will trek around Sask Polytech grounds.

Bonus: A moment of fresh air and movement may be what you need to feel recharged to tackle the rest of the day.

Guided by: Sask Polytech Fitness and Recreation team

Unwind with a yoga flow; utilizing your breath and gentle yoga poses to cultivate deep relaxation and settle you into a good night sleep.

Guided by: Sarah Hunter, Sask Polytech yoga instructor

@saskpolytechfitandrec Instagram live

Corey Hirsch on Mental Wellness and Ending the Stigma

The road from NHL and Olympic hockey star in his twenties to successful coach and sports broadcaster today took a sharp turn when Corey Hirsch struggled through mental health challenges. In sharing his personal experience with mental illness, hope and healing, Hirsch will provide numerous take aways and steps to seek help, improve your mental wellness and help others.

Registration is required. Register now.

For every “healthier food choice” purchase, you are entered to win 1 of 2- $25 Sask Polytech cafeteria gift card, per main campus.

Pick up a free sample of the “healthier food choice” highlight, Monday-Friday between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and learn how to recreate it at home with a complimentary recipe.

This session is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and take time for yourself incorporating a variety of mindfulness practices. Everyone is welcome including beginners.

Guided by: Saskatchewan Polytechnic counsellors Sasha and Candice

With Stanley Workman and Michael Dubnyk

Conversations will include, but not limited to struggles at Sask Polytech, home life, referral to services and guidance on how to best navigate their unique situations in a pro-social way with prevention in mind.

Join us on Zoom for a morning workout.

This class focuses on the foundational movements of pushing, pulling and pressing while challenging your strength as well as your cardio fitness.

For every “healthier food choice” purchase, you are entered to win 1 of 2- $25 Sask Polytech cafeteria gift card, per main campus.

Pick up a free sample of the “healthier food choice” highlight, Monday - Friday between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and learn how to recreate it at home with a complimentary recipe.

Discover the services and support available to you as a student at Sask Polytech through a fun scavenger hunt. Navigate through applicable areas on your campus and the Sask Polytech website to answer questions about the supports offered and receive a fun prize.

• Moose Jaw scavenger hunt
• Prince Albert scavenger hunt
• Regina scavenger hunt
• Saskatoon scavenger hunt

Rid your home of harmful chemicals, one cleaning product at a time! Discover how to make environmentally and health-friendly cleaning products that are tough on germs and easy on your health and wallet.

Presented by: Sheila Bonneteau of Mannequin Gardening Solutions

For every “healthier food choice” purchase, you are entered to win 1 of 2- $25 Sask Polytech cafeteria gift card, per main campus.

Pick up a free sample of the “healthier food choice” highlight, Monday - Friday between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and learn how to recreate it at home with a complimentary recipe.

Join us on Zoom as we explore Indigenous languages with a focus on Cree. This interactive language program will introduce you to the basic phrases and words. Whether you are just learning, or are a fluent speaker, please join us as we support this journey of learning and fun.

Hosted by: Sask Polytech Indigenous support team