Mental Health & Well-Being

McDermid Hosts Michif Celebration

MAY 1, 2023 — On March 30th, the students and staff at McDermid Community School participated in Festivaal aen Michif. This whole school event (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8) was intended to celebrate Métis culture and to participate in Michif language revitalization. The day was coordinated with an eye towards relationship building (wâhkôtowin).

Mental Health Week 2023

APRIL 27, 2023—Every year since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has hosted Mental Health Week in the first full week in May. This year, CMHA Mental Health Week will be held from May 1st to 7th.

This year’s theme is “My Story.” Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human. Stories help build connections and strong communities. Storytelling, in all its forms, supports mental health and reduces stigma. This year’s Mental Health Week will amplify some of the voices and spaces within which mental health exists across Canada.

Article: "How Storytelling is Good for Your Mental Health"

Scott Program, Students Benefit from Grey Cup Grant

APRIL 5, 2023 -- Today in Regina, Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO and 2022 Grey Cup Festival Co-Chair Craig Reynolds announced more than $277,000 in funding to nine communities from the Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant Program.  Scott Collegiate and mâmawêyatitân centre were one of the recipients.

mâmawêyatitân centre (Regina, SK) 
Development of a “land-based learning” space consisting of native prairie grasses and plants, traditional indigenous medicinal plants, where being outdoors together naturally extends the meaning of mâmawêyatitân, which is Cree for “let’s be all together.”  

Scott Police Academy Highlights

APRIL 20, 2023—Employees from Regina Public Schools and Regina City Police were presented a Teamwork Award at the Regina City Police Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, March 1st. Individuals were recognized for their collaboration in the development of the Scott Police Academy at Scott Collegiate. Individuals from Regina Public Schools included Rick Steciuk, Mike Tomchuk, Nancy King and Jodie Sonntag. Members from Regina City Police included Wendy Stone, Trevor Weir and Dean Yadlowski.

Witness Blanket Exhibit

Indigenous Conference Inspires Scott Student

APRIL 20, 2023— At the end of day on Monday, March 6, 2023, Scott Collegiate Food Tourism and Hospitality Pathway student Phoenix Isnana, alum Olivia Isnana and teacher Kelley Christopherson made the journey to Winnipeg, Manitoba to attend the 2023 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC) on Treaty 1 Territory. The following is written by Phoenix about her experience.

“At this conference, I was given the opportunity to indulge my craving for learning by cooking alongside 11 Indigenous chefs from all across North America. We were cooking food for the opening reception— Taste of Turtle Island—which showcased the food from each chef’s culture and background.”