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Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre

A place of spirit where both Indigenous and Christian spiritual beliefs are honoured.

The Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre is a place of spirit where both Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) and Christian spiritual beliefs are respected, shared and understood. In the circle, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women and men are nurtured for leadership roles in the United Church of Canada, other denominations, and in their communities as lay, diaconal and ordained ministers. From the strength of Elders’ wisdom, the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre will foster teachings of respect, healing, and connectedness to be shared: for the benefit of individuals; and for restoring balance and wholeness among peoples and with all of creation; and for nurturing a prophetic voice.

10/01/2026

This week, we welcomed Centennial School students and teachers for a school-wide field trip in recognition of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. At six different stations they got to use all their senses - smelling different traditional medicines in the tipi, cooking and eating bannock over a fire, trying out powwow and hoop dancing, and hearing songs and sweat lodge teachings.

Are you looking for a place to deepen your understanding of Indigenous cultures? A place to explore what your next steps to reconciliation can look like? We offer learning experiences for groups of all ages - all year round!

09/29/2026

Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre is entering an exciting chapter!

We are thrilled to introduce our Ministry Formation Team which will guide and expand the land- and circle-based training we offer in spiritual leadership. They began working together earlier this month!

Rev. Maggie Dieter is leading the team in the new role of National Vision Keeper. She will strengthen and build partnerships with the wider Indigenous Church, theological schools, other United Church partners, Indigenous organizations, and broader sectors such as healing and wellness.

Sandy-Saulteaux graduate, Rev. Wayne Monague of Chimnissing (Ontario), joins the team as Keeper of the Learning Circles. He will walk alongside the ministry students through Learning Circles.

To the new role of Keeper of the Learning Partnerships we welcome Kristi Degenhardt. Kristi has spent the last three years as our Hospitality Manager. She holds a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and is a Spiritual Director.

This team was made possible through a major grant from the Lilly Foundation as part of the “Reimagining Theological Education” project. The project will strengthen ministry formation for our students and enable us to better support a wider variety of students at all stages of their learning pathway. Watch for more opportunities to learn with us – online or in-person – in the year ahead!

This new chapter will also create opportunities for supporters. Not all costs connected to the Ministry Formation Team are covered by the Lilly Foundation grant so we will be inviting you to help make the most of this opportunity. Do you want to invest in the next generation of Indigenous spiritual leaders? Do you want to bring the wisdom of Indigenous ways of teaching and learning to more communities? Let’s talk!

Read more about our new team and the opportunities ahead at https://sandysaulteaux.ca/introducing-our-ministry-formation-team/.

09/28/2026

Big thanks to everyone who shared in our gathering on Saturday to acknowledge the upcoming National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. It was an honour to meet Amanda, Darryl Buck and Wastesko who joined us to share - in song, story and dance - some of their family's stories and hope for future generations.

09/23/2026

*Our event has been moved indoors into our main hall due to the rain*

This Saturday, come and hear from our Wahkotowin Cultural Coordiantor Shanley Spence and Knowledge Keepers Rob Apetagon and Darryl Buck, plus a special performance by "Wastesko".

We'll be acknowledging the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation ~ A day of remembrance, storytelling, community round dance & more all in honour of residential school survivors and to reflect on our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation.

Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre
290 Zielke Dr. Beausejour MB - Treaty 1 Territory
Saturday Sept. 26
1:00-3:00 PM
Feast to Follow
Stew and bannock provided.
Bring a salad, dessert or other potluck dish to share.

Outdoor event, rain or shine.
Participants are encouraged to wear orange.

https://sandysaulteaux.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-reconciliation/

09/22/2026

Welcome fall! Happy equinox to all our relatives 🍂💛

09/16/2026

Our friend Mike Maunder passed away this summer. This is one of the pictures he took out here many years ago and we've often used it on posters for our Fall Ceremonies. Some of Mike's friends will be gathering as part of our Fall Ceremonies this year on Sept. 19 at noon. You're invited to join them in a four directions walk around the land here, to honour the four directions and the changing of the seasons in his memory (whether you had the good fortune to know Mike or not!)

We have lots going on here on Saturday and we'd love for you to join us for some of all of it. (Come when you can and be prepared to go with the flow.) On top of the four directions walk, there's our AGM, a potluck feast, lots of photo albums to take you down memory lane, the chance to meet our staff and a plant & animal bingo game. Above all it's a time to gather with others who care about this place, visit with friends old and new, get caught up and remember those, like Mike, who've helped make this the special place it is today. Details here:https://sandysaulteaux.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/

09/10/2026

*Our event has been moved indoors into our main hall due to the rain*

Join us in acknowledging the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation ~ A day of remembrance, storytelling, community round dance & more all in honour of residential school survivors and to reflect on our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation.

Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre
290 Zielke Dr. Beausejour MB - Treaty 1 Territory
Saturday Sept. 26
1:00-3:00 PM
Feast to Follow

Stew and bannock provided.
Bring a salad, dessert or other potluck dish to share.
Outdoor event, rain or shine.
Participants are encouraged to wear orange.
https://sandysaulteaux.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-reconciliation/

09/09/2026

Let's get together! In person or online, come join us to celebrate the arrival of fall, reflect on the year gone by and learn about Sandy-Saulteaux’s future.

On September 19, we’ll gather around the sacred fire at noon to join our prayers together - giving thanks, asking Creator to guide us, and praying for all our relations.

Come early if you want to be part of our Annual General Meeting at 10 am

Stick around if you want to be part of a sweat lodge ceremony (registration required), go on a 4 directions walk, or just visit over refreshments.

We’ll wrap up with a Community Potluck Feast at 4:00. Bring some food to share and join in the celebration!

Can't make it for the whole day? Come when you can!

Want to join us virtually?
For those who wanted a detailed update on how SSSC is doing and where we’re going: log on at 10 am CDT for our Annual General Meeting.
For those who want to hear some quick highlights and visit with other friends of SSSC: drop into our Zoom room between 3 - 4 pm CDT

Details at sandysaulteaux.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/. Hope to see you there 🥰

08/20/2026

Have you seen our August newsletter? Check your mailbox for stories like this one from Jamie Scott - about his gift in memory of Rev. Laverne Jacobs. It's good to be reminded of all our ancestors and elders who helped build Sandy-Saulteaux - and of all the caring individuals who continue to support Indigenous leaders and the work of reconciliation today!

"During my years as The United Church’s General Council Officer for Residential Schools, Laverne was my colleague, confidant, guide and support. He regularly reminded me that “it is all about relationship”. His gentle, wise and loving spirit invited me into deep relationship with him, as it did with so many others.

Working within the United and Anglican Churches, Laverne was devoted to supporting Indigenous leadership in congregations and nationally. He believed that authentic ministry required formation in a culturally appropriate context, steeped in Indigenous ways of knowing. He served on the Board of the Francis Sandy Theological Centre and assisted in the creation of the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. His vision and dignified resolve increased Indigenous voice, presence, respect and self-determination across the church.

Laverne was a gift to the church, to his community and to me. I will miss him."

Image descriptions: 2 photos of Laverne and Jamie standing side by side.

07/25/2026

We've got a lot of great Learning Circles planned for the coming year! And we're looking for a Keeper of the Learning Circle to walk alongside our students through them all. Think you might be right for the role, or know someone else who would be? Have a look at the job posting on our website: https://sandysaulteaux.ca/hiring/

Address

290 Zielke Drive
Beauséjour, MB
R0E0C0

Telephone

+12042683913

Website

http://sandysaulteaux.ca/

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