09/11/2026
Strengthening InLand Connections
•Did you know that we were one of the July 2025 recipients of the Community Initiatives Fund. The CIF has been enhancing communities throughout Saskatchewan by eliminating funding barriers for several organizations for over 25 years. We are incredibly lucky to have been supported by this mission.
Here is a brief overview of our 2025:
•The CIF funded our “Strengthing InLand Connections” project that started last October. We purchased a locally sourced drum, started a drum group, and expanded on our current Cultural curriculum.
•We had the opportunity to work with partners, elders and travel to other communities to experience sweat lodges, ice fishing and other educational opportunities.
•Our youth was provided with more materials to craft their own traditional dresses and skirts and showcase them at other social events, such as powwows.
•Our drum group has established lasting relationships, been invited to powwows and has helped introduced Saulteaux literacy.
•The cultural programming at our school is an essential component of DBHS and is part of what makes us stand out. We believe that through these connections and experiences, our youth can reconnect with their culture, gain exposure to a new culture, gently embrace “out of the box” opportunities that challenge their comfort zone, create unique pieces of clothing, strengthen their mental/physical health, gain knowledge of natural medicines, and so much more.
We want to thank the CIF for their ongoing support in Saskatchewan, but mostly for allowing us to strengthen our cultural groups and overall educational experience at our school.
To view a full list of the recipients, click the link below.
https://www.cifsask.org/news/media-releases/
