• 16
    November
    2022

    Group Home Gathering

    SFNFCI is excited to host a group home gathering on November 29-30, 2022 at the Saskatoon Travelodge! Register Today at Training & Events (sfnfci.ca)

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  • 25
    February
    2022

    Understanding Grief and Loss

    On February 16-17, 2022, SFNFCI hosted Understanding Grief and Loss training at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, SK. There were 18 learners who participated and completed the training and received certificates.  Elder Judy Pelly joined us and was available to support learners over the two days. Part...

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  • 13
    January
    2022

    “Building a Home where Unity, Strength and Resilience Live” – FN Group Home Gathering – November 30 & December 1, 2021

    On November 30th and December 1st, 2021, SFNFCI proudly hosted a First Nations Group Home Gathering: “Building a Home where Unity, Strength and Resilience Live” at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, SK.  SFNFCI was very excited that we were able to meet in person while adhering to SHA guidelines t...

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  • 05
    October
    2021

    FN Group Home Network Meeting – September 28, 2021

    With excitement, SFNFCI hosted the First Nations Group Home Network quarterly meeting on September 28, 2021. The meeting was held with a blended approach and some participants joined in person and others joined virtually using Zoom. We are very grateful that Elder Ernestine Starr opened and closed o...

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  • 26
    July
    2021

    Communication Skills

    On July 13 and 14, 2021 SFNFCI was pleased to host a two-day Communications Skills training course at the Saskatoon Inn. It was the first in-person training SFNFCI had hosted since fall of 2020 and was enjoyed by all participants. 21 participants completed the two training, which was facilitated by ...

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  • 09
    July
    2020

    Upcoming: Trauma Informed Care in a Residential Setting and Sk. Group Home Promising Practices

    Online Group Home Gathering   SFNFCI is excited to host a virtual Group Home Gathering on Aug. 10-14, 2020.  This event was originally scheduled for March 24-25 but due to COVID-19 it was postponed. SFNFCI staff are busy planning this online event that will bring together youth group home profes...

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  • 05
    June
    2019

    Documentation in a Group Home Setting at Onion Lake First Nation

    SFNFCI coordinated the following two-day training for Onion Lake Group Homes on May 30th and 31st 2019. We had 13 Learners complete the course.  This two-day course focuses on the identification and application of effective observation, communication and report writing skills including an understa...

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  • 13
    February
    2019

    SFNFCI 1st Annual Conference Highlights

    SFNFCI hosted its first annual First Nations Child Welfare Conference on January 30 & 31, 2019.  The theme was “Making a difference in the lives of Indigenous children, youth and families”.  Participants had the opportunity to come together to share best practices in prevention programming, le...

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  • 30
    November
    2018

    Group Home Training Under Way!!

    2018-2019 GROUP HOME CORE TRAINING Two Group Home Core Trainings were held in Spiritwood, on October 17 & 18 and November 8 & 9, 2018, for Agency Chiefs Child & Family Services, Pelican Lake and Big River Youth Lodges, as well as, Prince Albert Grand Council Child Education Care Centre.   Oct. 1...

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