This video provides a few minutes of easy facial relaxation techniques to help your face – and your mind – find peace.

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The Indigenous Women’s Empowerment Summit is an event celebrating Indigenous women’s’ resilience and empowerment. This event is taking place on March 12^th, 2023, at the Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre. There will be inspirational Indigenous speakers, vendor booths, a silent auction, and more! Speakers include Kendra Weenie, Brandi Morin, Maria Linklater, Terri-Anne Strongarm, Aly Bear, and Cheyanna Sapp. This event is primarily for Indigenous women, but there are spots available for non-Indigenous attendees who work directly with Indigenous women. The registration cost is $300, plus GST. Female identifying Indigenous youth (14-18 years) receive 50% off the registration cost; contact the organizer, Kendra Weenie, for this option. For more information, see the attached poster or visit the conference website linked below.

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We are looking for people interested in a few hours per week, looking after children while their parents attend various group programming in our office.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of social issues and how they have an impact on children and families
• Understanding of child development from infancy to young teen
• The ability to recognize and respond to the needs of children
• The ability to organize groups of children of different ages, genders and backgrounds
• Past experience with caring for children
• The ability to work flexible hours, usually daytime
• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector

Duties and expectations:

• To provide childcare for children during the duration of specific community groups at various locations
• The duties are centered on the children. This includes attending to the child’s emotional, physical, and social needs
• Supervising and ensuring a safe, fun, and child-friendly environment for the children to play and learn
• To be a model for appropriate behaviors
• Demonstrate a respectful and empathetic demeanor towards parents, children and group facilitators
• To promote a healthy and safe relationship between childcare provider and children as well as children with other children

Wage: $14.24 per hour

If you’re interested, please reach out to:
Faith Rowland
Family Service Saskatoon
faith.rowland@familyservice.sk.ca
or call 306 244-0127

Drop-in support for parents dealing with the challenges of raising a teen.

Every THIRD TUESDAY of the month, 6:30 to 7:30 pm

506 – 25th Street East, Saskatoon, Room 303 (Third Floor, 52° North Offices)

2023 Dates:

• January 17
• February 21
• March 21
• April 18
• May 16
• June 20

Check out our upcoming programs!

Call us to register or for more details at 306 244-0127.

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