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SSAIC exists to contend with sexualized violence and its effects upon individuals and the community.

SSAIC exists to contend with sexual violence and its effects upon individuals and the community. We aspire to a society where all may achieve their full potential free from sexualized violence in any form. We will focus our efforts in support of this mission by:

- Promoting the healing and empowerment of persons who have experienced sexualized violence
Increasing community awareness of sexualized violence and its effects
- Changing societal attitudes that perpetuate sexualized violence
- Strengthening collaboration among individuals and organizations working towards the elimination of sexualized violence
- Contributing to the development of social, legal and educational policies relating to the elimination of sexualized violence.

02/06/2026

February 6th is International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilation.

Female ge***al mutilation (FGM) includes all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female ge***alia for non-medical reasons. It is internationally recognized as a violation of human rights and a severe threat to the health, dignity, and bodily integrity of girls and women.

The 2026 theme for International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilation is: Towards 2030: No end to female ge***al mutilation without sustained commitment and investment.

The United Nations emphasizes: "Every survivor's voice is a call to action, and every choice they make in reclaiming their lives contributes to the global movement to end this harmful practice."

🚨 As of 2025, an estimated 4.4 million girls worldwide remain at risk of undergoing FGM.

Girls subjected to FGM face severe short-term complications, including excruciating pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infections, and difficulty urinating. The long-term consequences affect their sexual and reproductive health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life.

These are not just statistics—they are real people, our sisters, our daughters, and our friends.

At SSAIC, we deeply believe in the right to autonomy over one’s body and stand firmly behind the global movement to eliminate FGM. Every individual deserves to live free from harm, control their own body, and make choices about their future without fear.

A girl today is one-third less likely to undergo FGM than 30 years ago. The global movement is working towards the complete elimination of FGM by 2030.

🔹 Now is the time to step up the pace.
🔹 Now is the time to strengthen alliances.
🔹 Now is the time to amplify her voice for her future.

SSAIC stands in solidarity with survivors, advocates, and allies in the fight to end FGM once and for all.

(Source: UN Website)

02/05/2026

💜During February, SSAIC acknowledges Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

⚠️Dating violence is aggressive, violent, threatening, and/or manipulative behavior from a partner. It can be experienced physically, sexually, emotionally/psychologically, and online, which may involve monitoring, threats or harassment. Coercion can also be experienced online through sexting.

👥Adolescents venture into dating as early as Grade 6, meaning that dating violence becomes a risk at this time as well.

How does one protect themselves from an unsafe relationship when they are unaware of what that looks and feels like? Knowledge is key! If adolescents can identify signs of dating violence at the start of a relationship, they can end the cycle before it begins.

is a Canadian organization dedicated to raising awareness and preventing dating violence while promoting healthy relationships for adolescents. Their website offers resources for youth, parents/caregivers, educators, and community members:
🔗 https://youthdatingviolence.prevnet.ca/

📰 Learn more through Canadian news and expert perspectives here:
🔗 https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/teen-dating-violence-is-a-problem-in-canada-we-spoke-to-experts-to-learn-more -start

🎓 The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children at Western University also offers a Youth Dating Violence: Innovative Canadian Interventions webinar:
🔗 https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/resource-spotlights/recorded-resource-spotlights/RS-8.html

🚨 Dating violence should never go unnoticed—at any age.
If you or someone you know is experiencing dating violence, SSAIC is here for support:
📞 Counselling: 306-244-2294
📞 Crisis Line: 306-244-2224
📞 Saskatoon Mobile Crisis Line: 306-933-6200

📊 Source: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/

02/04/2026

Calling all teachers (*particularly future physical education and health teachers*) - we've got your professional development hours covered for 2026.

Whether you teach early childhood, elementary, high school, alternative education, or are currently working on becoming an educator, this training is for you!

Whether or not your grade's curriculum covers abuse prevention, you will have students in your class that are survivors of child sexual abuse and sexualized violence (the statistics tell us that it is inevitable).

Many of your students won't disclose this to you, but it is nonetheless an inherent part of their story of how they show up in your classroom.

Supporting Survivors of Sexualized Violence Training™ is a six-hour virtual course that will equip you the tools to respond ethically, compassionately, and confidently to survivors, and teach about abuse prevention through a trauma-informed lens.

What to expect:
✍🏼 6 hours of continuing education
✍🏼 a Certificate of Completion
✍🏼 a printable digital Participant Workbook
✍🏼 tangible tools and skills to apply in your classroom
✍🏼 subject-matter expertise on the trauma-informed styles of speaking about sexualized violence to children and teens
✍🏼 confidence in responding appropriately and empathetically to your students

Not convinced yet? Here's what previous attendees had to say...

💬 "I really enjoyed the training and would highly recommend it for professional and personal reasons. I have definitely learned how to provide great support without bias."

💬"This presentation was amazing! Loved the interactive piece to it as well as the breakout rooms. The content was straightforward and helpful and I am super grateful for the other participant's contributions!"

Upcoming sessions:
📅 Tuesday, February 24th
📅 Wednesday, April 29th

Pricing:
💲 $190/person
🎓 Nonprofit/student pricing available

🔗 Register today at ssaic.ca/SST

02/03/2026

TW: discussions of sexual violence, slavery, and death.

This Black History Month, we honour the life and story of Celia, a Black woman whose experience of violence and injustice has too often been erased from history. While Celia’s case is rooted in the United States, the realities it reveals about power, violence, and the silencing of Black survivors resonate far beyond any one place or time.

Celia’s story is one of survival, resistance, and humanity within a system that denied her safety, autonomy, and justice. It also reminds us that the harm Black survivors experience, particularly when disclosing violence, has long been met with disbelief, punishment, and inequity, realities that continue to affect Black communities today.

Swipe to learn about Celia’s experience, acknowledging that this is only a small glimpse into her life and not a definition of who she was.

This month, and always, we honour Celia by listening, believing, and making space for Black survivors to exist, heal, and be seen on their own terms.

01/30/2026

Learning opportunities coming in hot!🔥

Catch one of our free upcoming webinars on your lunch break (and if you can't make that time, we record them, so be sure to register to receive the recording afterward)

Join us on:

Thursday, Feb. 19, 12–1 PM
Exploring the Impacts of Sexualized Violence
Sexualized violence effects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in Canada. This means you know survivors. Learn about the various impacts that survivors of sexualized violence experience from the top down, and how that understanding will make you a better ally.

Tuesday, March 24, 12–1 PM
Demystifying the Reporting Process of Sexualized Violence
How long can a survivor wait to report a sexually violent experience? Do survivors have to pay for a lawyer? What percentage of perpetrators actually get convicted? Learn the answers to these questions (and many more!); suitable for professionals, support people, and survivors alike.

Be sure to use the link in our bio to register! Or head over to ssaic.ca and find registration under Public Education.

01/29/2026

Join the Consent Club.🧡

SSAIC's merchandise is created to promote consent culture, spark conversations, and support survivors in our community.

✨ “Ask first, it’s hotter that way.”
Cozy sweaters + sweatpants that make consent the standard.

🧦 “Consent Club” socks
Wear your values, literally.

🧢 “Healing looks good on me.” toque
Because healing does look good on you!

Every purchase helps fund SSAIC’s free, trauma-informed services for survivors of sexualized violence.

Together, we can make consent the norm and support the healing journey. 💛

Find the link to purchase in our bio or head to https://ssaic.ca/shop/

01/28/2026

It's the generosity of community organizations like Flaman Fitness that make our donation dreams come true!

Thank-you so much to Flaman Fitness for choosing to support SSAIC. We promise to use it wisely by supporting and advocating for survivors in our community, always.

Flaman Fitness is a proudly Canadian company rooted right here in Saskatchewan, with a long-standing commitment to quality, customer care, and community support offering high-quality fitness equipment. Hit up Flaman Fitness for all your fitness equipment needs!

01/27/2026

There's only one way to respond to a disclosure: belief, care, and a commitment to support.

Disclosing sexualized violence can feel scary and overwhelming, especially when survivors fear being blamed, minimized, or not believed.

By working toward a culture where survivors can expect belief, validation, and support, we help create conditions where sharing their experiences can be part of the healing process.

In this spirit, 25th Street Theatre will be hosting a production of The Watch List, a play that explores the heavy topic of sexual assault and believing survivors.

SSAIC is always here to support. If things are feeling heavy, or if triggers arise, you can always call our crisis line at (306) 244-2224 or send us a email for support or resources at intake@ssaic.ca

01/26/2026

Hear from the kiddos themselves who took part in I’m the Boss of Me!

Interested in joining us for our next session? swipe to find your date!

Sessions will be about 60 minutes in length, and participation of youth will be contingent on your support.

I'm the Boss of Me will be open to all students aged 8 - 11 (approximately Grade 3 - 5), while No is a Full Sentence will be available to those 12 - 15 (approximately Grade 7 - 9) at a limited capacity.

Caregiver information sessions will also be offered in tandem with the youth sessions to better equip families in having these conversations and reinforcing these lessons in the home.

Find the QR codes on slide 6, or click the link in our bio to register you and your youth(s) for one of our upcoming sessions. You will receive an email confirmation from our team to confirm your registration. No preparation is required for these sessions.

If your looking for more information you can find all the essentials at ssaic.ca/public-ed/

We strongly believe in the life-saving content of our programs, and can’t wait to meet as many of you and your children as possible.

01/24/2026

In our opinion, education is simply a non-negotiable. 📚✨

Here at SSAIC, we are over the moon passionate about prevention education! In fact, we have an entire department dedicated to just that.

No matter the age, gender, or profession, we believe that everyone can benefit from learning about consent, boundaries, and how to support others. 🤝🧠

Sexualized violence and abuse prevention education provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to make informed decisions about their bodies, relationships, and overall well-being.

While we could talk about this topic endlessly, why not take the opportunity to explore it yourself and discover what you can learn! 🌱

For youths and caregivers: 👧🧑‍🍼
- SSAIC currently offers our abuse prevention program "I'm the Boss of Me" for ages 8 - 11 in the community after school hours from January to March. The 1-hour presentation teaches children about friendship, courage, safe adults, and why abuse is wrong and never their fault. Find more information and register your child and yourself for our caregiver presentation at ssaic.ca/public-ed/ or find the link in our bio!

For everyone else, SSAIC offers a range of educational opportunities, including:

🟣Supporting Survivors of Sexualized Violence Training |
Full-day training sessions currently available for February and April.

🟣Educational Presentations
Offered virtually or in-person for agencies, organizations, or groups supporting individuals at an increased risk of sexualized violence.

🟣Online Learning Workshops
Available to anyone, from professionals to the general public, with a thirst for knowledge about sexualized violence prevention.

Register, inquire, and learn more about the above educational opportunities at ssaic.ca/public-ed/ or email info@ssaic.ca

01/23/2026

Your monthly dose of SSAIC updates has officially landed! ✨📫

If you’re on our mailing list, our January newsletter is waiting for you in your email.

(Not subscribed yet? Tap the link in our bio to join! No spam, just meaningful updates. 😉)

This month, we’re highlighting our women's group, SSAIC’s appearance on the Evan Bray Show, and presentation offerings.

Have ideas for what you’d love to see in future newsletters? Drop them in the comments or send us a message! We’re always listening. 💬💛

01/22/2026

Survivors are still scared to report to police - what is being done about it?

SSAIC staff recently gave an interview on the Violence Against Women Advocate Case Review, which looks at sexual assault cases closed without charges to identify gaps and improve police responses. 📝🔍

The Saskatoon Police Service and SSAIC have been partners on this project for a number of years, working together to improve outcomes for survivors of sexualized violence who choose to report. 🤝

Whether you choose to report what happened to you or not, all survivors of sexualized violence are welcome to receive mental health support through our Centre. 💜

📰Read the CBC News article:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-police-sexual-assault-survivor-anonymous-comments-9.7048668

🎧Listen to The Evan Bray Show interview:
https://www.ckom.com/2026/01/19/the-evan-bray-show-monday-jan-19/

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#201/506 25th Street East
Saskatoon, SK
S7K4A7

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Monday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	1pm - 12pm
Friday	9am - 12pm
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75-80% of our clients experience sexualized violence at the hands of someone they know and trust—a family member, a co-worker, a romantic partner…can you imagine the pain and confusion that causes?

As Saskatoon’s major service provider to victims and survivors of sexual violence, we work with clients of all genders, races, religions, and romantic orientations to sort through the complex emotions of guilt, shame, and loss of self-esteem, in addition to life-altering consequences like dropping out of school, the inability to continue employment, and the loss of friends or family.

We don’t question the validity of a victim’s claims and we don’t push for the traumatic details. We let the client set the agenda and pace of their unique healing process.