WE help at-risk youth through land-based wellness programs.
KÎSIK Youth Wellness is a Saskatoon-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Indigenous and at-risk youth by inspiring and empowering them to achieve holistic well-being, physical fitness, and a thriving lifestyle. Through our Land-Based Wellness Camp, Educational Tours, and Motivational Speaking Events, we build bridges between the land and the city, create one-of-a-kind wilderness and life-skill learning opportunities, and teach youth how to overcome obstacles and realize their goals.
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I was deeply concerned about the direction my son was heading. The guidance, support, and mentorship have completely changed the direction of his life, and we are forever grateful.
-Parent of KÎSIK Wellness Camp Youth
OUR PROGRAMS ARE TRANSFORMING YOUTH.
We address the needs of Indigenous and at-risk youth through three key programs that support land-based and cultural learning, physical fitness and emotional regulation, and positive life-direction and personal responsibility.
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NORTHERN LAND-BASED WELLNESS CAMPS
We provide a series of wellness camps in northern Saskatchewan where at-risk and Indigenous youth participate in wilderness training, land-based learning, and cultural healing. At each of our camps, they take part in fishing, archery, target shooting, physical fitness, and community building. Together, they learn traditional Indigenous skills, create lasting friendships.
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FUTURE POSSIBILITIES EDUCATIONAL TOURS
We provide Educational Tours for First Nations students from northern Saskatchewan at Sask Polytech, SIIT, the University of Saskatchewan, SaskPower, and other industrial companies. These tours aim to help Indigenous youth see what opportunities are available to them and inspire them to imagine the possibilities of their own futures.
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MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING EVENTS
KÎSIK Executive Director Carlin Nordstrom travels throughout Saskatchewan and across Canada to speak to youth about setting goals, overcoming adversity, and dealing with failure. His speaking engagements have sparked thoughtful and honest conversations about being true to yourself and understanding the world around you.
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KÎSIK camps touch on all the core values and enrichment i hope to instill in my CHILD. I absolutely love this camp. my CHILD plans to attend every year and become a counsellor.
-Parent of KÎSIK Wellness Camp Youth
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