News | Inclusion SK

Sep 11

Denied a Full Education: Government of Saskatchewan Excludes 10-Year-Old with Disabilities from School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2024 SASKATOON, SK– Inclusion Saskatchewan and Inclusion Canada express deep concern for the...

Sep 9

Statement: Charges Against Past Care Home Employee and Resources for Physical & Sexual Abuse Survivors

For nearly 70 years, Inclusion Saskatchewan has been committed to advocating for community inclusion for people with intellectual...

Aug 13

Christina Martens-Funk Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Inclusion Saskatchewan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2024 Saskatoon, SK: Inclusion Saskatchewan (INSK) and Community Living are pleased to announce the...

Jun 21

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day: A Step on Our Reconciliation Journey

At Inclusion Saskatchewan, we proudly recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day as a vital part of our reconciliation journey. This day...

Jun 5

Dr. John Dolan Spirit of Education Award 2024: Lakyn Hilstrom of South East Cornerstone Public School Division

Inclusion Saskatchewan is pleased to present the Dr. John Dolan Spirit of Education award to Lakyn Hilstrom! The Dr. John Dolan Spirit of...

Jun 5

Inclusive Teacher of 2024: Gwen Muskego of Marshall School

In partnership with Inclusion Canada's National Inclusive Education Awards, Inclusion Saskatchewan is pleased to present this year's...

Jun 4

Inclusive School of 2024: King George Public School in Prince Albert

In partnership with Inclusion Canada’s National Inclusive Education Awards, Inclusion Saskatchewan is pleased to present this year’s...

Jun 4

Read our 2023-24 Annual Report

Inclusion Saskatchewan's Annual Report is the best way to learn about all our activities over the last year. Follow the link below to...

Jun 4

My Housing Wishes is now available!

Over the past 9 months, the INSK Housing Committee members, many of whom identify as Self-Advocates and people with intellectual...

May 31

National AccessAbility Week 2024

We're celebrating National AccessAbility Week this weekend at our Annual Inclusion Conference in Saskatoon! Join us in highlighting the...

May 16

STATEMENT: Canada Disability Benefit

For Immediate Release May 15, 2024 Today, Inclusion Saskatchewan echoes the concerns of self-advocates, families, and disability...

May 1

Registration for the 2024 Inclusion Conference extended to May 8th!

We're extending our conference registration deadline to May 8th at 11:59 PM! Inclusion Saskatchewan's annual conference is a time for...

Apr 17

Annual General Meeting Notice

Inclusion Saskatchewan’s 68th Annual General Meeting will be held on June 2, 2024, at the Ramada by Wyndham Saskatoon. Inclusion...

Mar 29

Registration for the 2024 Inclusion Conference is now open!

Inclusion Saskatchewan's annual conference is a time for self-advocates, families, educators, and service providers from all over the...

Mar 27

Our Inclusion Impact Report is here!

The Winter 2024 Inclusion Impact is now available! This issue of the report features stories of our impact around the province, updates...

Mar 6

2024 Inclusion Conference Save the Date

Join us for this year's annual Inclusion Conference at the Ramada Hotel in Saskatoon! This year's keynote is mindfulness teacher and...

Feb 14

February is Inclusive Education Month!

Join us in celebrating inclusive education all February! Along with Inclusive Education Canada, we are working with our stakeholders in...

Jan 24

UPDATE: Shepherd's Villa Sexual Abuse Sentencing

Today, Brent Gabona has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of sexual assault and two counts of...

Jan 15

STATEMENT: New Specialized Support Classrooms are Segregated Classrooms

In 1956, Inclusion Saskatchewan was founded on the belief that children with intellectual disabilities have the right to attend school....

Jan 10

2024 Awards, Grants, and Bursaries Call for Proposals

Inclusion Saskatchewan’s Awards, Grants & Bursaries Committee is pleased to announce the 2024 Call for Proposals! Please be aware of each...

Dec 13, 2023

Nominations Are Open For The 2024 Inclusive Education Awards

In partnership with Inclusion Canada, Inclusion Saskatchewan is pleased to accept provincial nominations for the 2024 National Inclusive...

Oct 18, 2023

We Raised $175,000!

We are thrilled to announce that our Inclusion Breakfast has raised $175,000 for our organization! This is an incredible achievement and...

Oct 11, 2023

Shepherd's Villa Community Impact Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — OCTOBER 11, 2023. UPDATED: OCTOBER 11, 5:00 PM Today, after a lengthy legal proceeding, Inclusion Saskatchewan...

Jul 5, 2023

Read Our 2022-23 Annual Report!

Inclusion Saskatchewan's Annual Report is the best way to learn about all of our activities over the last year. Follow the link below to...

Jun 29, 2023

Dr. John Dolan Spirit of Education Award 2023: Kristin Boyd of SunWest DLC

Inclusion Saskatchewan was pleased to present the Dr. John Dolan Spirit of Education award to celebrate the dedication to inclusive...

Jun 28, 2023

Inclusive Teacher of 2023: Patrick Winand of Wakaw School

In partnership with Inclusion Canada’s National Inclusive Education Awards, Inclusion Saskatchewan was pleased to present this year’s...

Jun 28, 2023

Inclusive School of 2023: King George Community School in Saskatoon

In partnership with Inclusion Canada’s National Inclusive Education Awards, Inclusion Saskatchewan was pleased to present this year’s...

May 5, 2023

Saskatchewan Provincial Accessible Transportation Survey

Our ICAN Self-Advocates are working on a transportation initiative and want to hear from you! We're asking everyone to complete this...

May 4, 2023

National AccessAbility Week is May 28-June 3

Inclusion Saskatchewan will celebrate National AccessAbility Week with all Canadians from May 28th to June 3rd, 2023. National...

Apr 27, 2023

Read our Spring Impact Report

See our impact in a whole new way! Check out Inclusion Saskatchewan's Spring Impact Report to read stories about our work and see how...

Apr 24, 2023

Registration for the Inclusion Conference is now open!

Inclusion Saskatchewan presents the Inclusion Conference on June 3rd, 2023! This year, the conference will be held at the Saskatoon...

Apr 20, 2023

My Health Care Wishes Survey

We are excited to share our survey on the My Health Care Wishes document we co-created with a group of self-advocates with lived...

Apr 12, 2023

The 2023 Inclusion Conference is on June 3rd!

Inclusion Saskatchewan presents the Inclusion Conference on June 3rd, 2023! This year, the conference will be held at the Saskatoon...

Apr 6, 2023

Statement: Saskatchewan Provincial Budget 2023-24

Inclusion Saskatchewan is encouraged to see increases in provincial funding for social services and assistance, health care, and mental...

Mar 21, 2023

SW Saskatchewan Youth Disability Services Survey

Do you know someone 22 or under experiencing disability in Southwest Saskatchewan? A local group of advocates have teamed up with several...

Mar 10, 2023

Become an INSK Board Member!

Inclusion Saskatchewan’s Nominating Committee is preparing for the upcoming elections of Officers and Directors at Large for the...

Mar 8, 2023

Statement: Shepherd's Villa And Resources for Sexual Abuse Survivors

We are closely following the sexual assault charges that have been brought against Brent Gabona, a former Shepherd’s Villa staff member....

Feb 21, 2023

Nominations Are Open For The 2023 Inclusive Education Awards

Inclusion Saskatchewan wants to recognize teachers and schools who have gone above and beyond to initiate, implement, promote, and...

Jan 23, 2023

Call for Proposals: Awards, Grants, and Bursaries

Inclusion Saskatchewan’s Awards, Grants & Bursaries Committee is pleased to announce the 2023 Call for Proposals! Please be aware of each...

Jan 10, 2023

Equal Access to Social Media & Technology Presentation

Learn about the importance of accessing social media & technology for those with intellectual disabilities! This presentation was created...

Dec 22, 2022

STATEMENT: Recent Global News Story

We are aware of the recent Global News story regarding an individual that was inappropriately remanded in Pine Grove Correctional Centre....

Nov 29, 2022

The Gift of Inclusion

What is Inclusion? It is belonging to a community, acceptance, and a basic human right. Without it, we can’t thrive. With it, all things...

Oct 14, 2022

Our Inclusion Breakfast Raised Over $200,000!

Our Inclusion Breakfast raised over $200,000 for people with intellectual disabilities in Saskatchewan!!! Thank you again to all of our...

Oct 4, 2022

Sask Government Proclaims October as Inclusion Month

The Minister of Social Services has officially declared October as Inclusion Month! Read the full press release below. The Government of...

Sep 28, 2022

Truth & Reconciliation: A Plain Language Guide

Our ICAN Self-Advocates, staff, and community members have collaborated to create a plain language guide to the importance of Truth &...

Jun 21, 2022

Inclusive School of 2022: Riverview Collegiate in Moose Jaw

Congratulations to the winner of our 2022 Inclusive School Award, Riverview Collegiate in Moose Jaw! The staff at Riverview Collegiate...

Jun 17, 2022

Inclusive Teachers of 2022: Renee Dureault and Lori-Ann Betton

Congratulations to the winners of our 2022 Inclusive Teacher Awards, Renee Dureault and Lori-Ann Betton! Both Renee and Lori-Ann have...

Jun 14, 2022

Inclusive Employer of 2022: Lake Country Co-op in Spiritwood

Congratulations to the winner of our 2022 Inclusive Employment Champion Award, Lake Country Co-op C-Store in Spiritwood! The recipients...

Jun 14, 2022

Read Our 2021-2022 Annual Report

Inclusion Saskatchewan's Annual Report is the best way to learn about all of our activities over the last year. Inside the report, you'll...

Jun 1, 2022

Statement: Shepherd's Villa and Resources for Sexual Abuse Survivors

We are closely following the sexual assault charges that have been brought against a former staff member of Shepherd’s Villa between 1992...

Our Work is as Diverse as the People We Support.

Our Work is as Diverse as the People We Support.