Turtle Island Experience 2026

SEIU-West is pleased to invite members to apply for the above-noted two-day workshop. The course will take place at White Buffalo Youth Lodge at 602 20th St W, Saskatoon.
We will hold three sessions in 2026:

August 18 and 19
August 25 and 26
August 27 and 28

Turtle Island Training is designed for any active SEIU-West member in good standing. If you've attended in the past, rather than applying, please encourage your co-workers to attend.
Participants will learn: First Nations and Métis Culture and History, Colonialization, Treaties, Land claims and Land Encroachment, Indian Act and Assimilation Policies, Truth and Reconciliation, White Privilege and Allyship.
SEIU-West will cover the costs of 20 participants per session. Expenses will be reimbursed to a maximum of two-days' lost wages/honorarium. Lunch will be provided, and accommodations and mileage will be reimbursed according to our policies.
Be sure to apply by July 8, 2026! After the application deadline, those who are selected to attend will be sent a confirmation with more details about the event. You will need to RSVP to hold your seat.

1. Your first name: *This question is required.

2. Your last name: *This question is required.

3. Your email: *This question is required.

4. Your phone number:
(Please format 000-000-0000) *This question is required.

5. Your home address: *This question is required.

6. What Unit/Facility do you work at? *This question is required.

7. Classification/Dept. (CCA/Dietary, etc.)? *This question is required.

8. Are you currently working? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

We’d love to have you attend our course, but if you indicated that you are on Short-Term Disability or Workers Compensation, it’s risky for members to attend. You need to ensure that attending this course fits within your abilities and is approved by your Disability Worker, etc. Further, our policy states you won't receive honoraria or lost wages if you are on DIP.
How would you like to proceed?

Thank you. Take care.