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Indigenous Storytelling Month 2026

FEBRUARY 2, 2026— Since 2004, Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples (LSSAP) has coordinated Saskatchewan Indigenous Storytelling Month. Through the month of February, storytelling events are held by libraries and their partners in communities throughout Saskatchewan. For their schedule of events, please visit https://www.lssap.ca/calendar.

The Regina Public Library, in partnership with Regina Public and Catholic Schools, invites teachers and their students to participate in online Indigenous storytelling sessions during February.

Inclusive Education Month

FEBRUARY 2, 2026—February is Inclusive Education Month in Canada. Inclusive Education Month seeks to highlight inclusive educational practices, provide opportunities for educators, students and families to share their experiences and to acknowledge the commitment of those who contribute to the successful inclusion of students in schools.

African Heritage/Black History Month

FEBRUARY 2, 2026—During the month of February, Regina Public Schools proudly recognizes African Heritage/Black History Month. It is an occasion to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of people with African heritage and their communities. This month also provides an opportunity to continue learning about the wide range of African Canadian experiences, including dealing with racism, and the vital role this community has played throughout our shared history.

The 2026 theme for African-Canadian Black History Month is "30 Years of Black History: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations—From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's Visionaries."

Nutritious Partnership for Students

January 28, 2026 -- Regina Public Schools’ Seven Stones School, representatives of the Regina Food Bank, the Regina Board of Education and Regina Public Schools senior administration announced a new partnership for the benefit of students and their learning.

The Federal Government’s National School Food Program (NSFP) teamed with the support of the Government of Saskatchewan has provided funding to help feed students and bolster the nutrition programs that Regina Public Schools already had in place. Working to leverage this funding, the school division has been working with the Regina Food Bank to develop a partnership that will maximize the available NSFP funding.

Balfour Receives CWB Donation

JANUARY 28, 2026—This fall, the Balfour Collegiate Welding Program qualified for a CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) WeldSAFE™ grant and received 12 CWB WeldSAFE™ PPE kits. The average value of each kit is $1,200, amounting to a grand total of $14,400 of personal protective equipment.

Each high-quality PPE kit includes a top-of-the-line 3M Speedglas auto darkening welding helmet, respirator, safety glasses, earplugs, Lincoln Electric welding jacket, gloves and Weldready spats.