News ReleaseGovernment of SaskatchewanOctober 15, 2026
Saskatchewan funds Indigenous healing program in adult prisons
Nearly $50,000 will support training cultural coordinators to deliver the program across provincial adult correctional facilities.
Summary
Saskatchewan is investing nearly $50,000 in 2026–27 to expand Ewikīwiyāhn in provincial adult correctional facilities.
- What the program offers: A 15-session curriculum that combines Indigenous teachings with practical life skills.
- What happens next: Phase Two will train cultural coordinators, provide mentorship and develop resources for delivery across the province.
- Pilot: Phase One took place in March 2026 at Whitespruce Provincial Training Centre, with virtual participation from Prince Albert Correctional Centre. Participants reported stronger life skills, greater self-awareness and improved emotional regulation.
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Source: Government of Saskatchewan