Thank you to the communities, service providers, schools, and adults who held bicycle safety events throughout the spring. The 23^rd annual Bicycle Safety Week from May 11-17, 2025, was a success. Due to an increase in funding through the SGI and Acquired Brain Injury Project Community Grants Program, more Children’s Educational Packages and giveaway items were able to be purchased compared to previous years. There were 103 registered events in 63 communities across the province. Over 9,100 Children’s Educational Packages were distributed, and bicycle safety materials are estimated to have reached over 10,100 children. This year, children received a double-sided educational bookmark, colour changing pencil, colouring sticker, educational cruncher game, and bicycle license colouring activity.

Bicycle safety events will continue to occur throughout June and into the summer months. More resource requests are anticipated and will be filled while supplies last. Information about bicycle safety can be found on our website, Bike and Wheel Safety - Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.

Are you a primary school educator and planning your school year? Virtual Bicycle Safety Classroom presentations will be offered again next May. Registration for these events will be open in the beginning of April 2026 and can be found at www.saskbikesafety.ca.

In partnership with Acquired Brain Injury Education and Prevention Services with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, six Virtual Bicycle Safety Classroom presentations were delivered from May 13-15, 2025. The presentations reached 57 grade 1 to 3 classrooms and 23 grade 4 to 5 classrooms. An estimated 1,819 elementary students were in attendance.

In partnership with SGI, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute offers Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) certification training, which increases he number of properly installed car seats in Saskatchewan. Technicians offer car seat checks through appointments and car seat clinics. To access a list of technicians in the province, go to Car seat technicians - SGI.

If you are interested in Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) certification training, contact jhogan@skprevention.ca.

Our in-person car seat clinics are off to a strong start this year, with successful events already held in locations around the province. Early numbers and feedback show high engagement and ongoing demand for community-based child passenger safety education, clinics and support.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) training prepares participants to apply MI skills in helping families and individuals who are ambivalent about alcohol and substance use, addictions, family crises, lifestyle goals, and behavioural goals to change and achieve a healthier life and well-being. Introductory Motivational Interviewing and Advanced Motivational Interviewing workshops are offered in virtual and in person format. More information is available on our website at Motivational Interviewing - Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.

FASD Prevention Program Coordinators provide education to service providers throughout our province at a variety of in-person and virtual events. For example, FASD Prevention Program Coordinators participated in North Battleford’s Teddy Bear Clinic which provided an opportunity to share our information with over 400 children and parents as well as service providers. The Prevention Institute shared resources on a variety of topics including FASD, child injury prevention, maternal mental health, alcohol, and car seat safety.

As part of the Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations Toolkit, the Superpowers Module was developed to help youth identify and strengthen key life skills that support their overall well-being. This interactive module engages young people in recognizing their inner strengths, framed as real-life “superpowers,” essential for making healthy choices and navigating life’s everyday challenges. Through reflective activities, group discussions, and relatable real-life scenarios, participants are encouraged to share experiences, explore strategies for managing difficulties, and build new skills. The module also promotes the development of new Superpowers and emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships, referred to as their “squad,” in helping youth thrive.

By integrating the “Superpowers Module,” the Toolkit has evolved into an even more valuable, strengths-based resource for youth engagement. It fosters self-awareness, builds practical coping skills, and empowers young people to approach adversity with confidence, resilience, and compassion.

If you are interested in attending or organizing an Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations Toolkit workshop, please contact nsellers@skprevention.ca.

The Youth FASD Prevention Coordinator works with youth to increase their awareness of alcohol-related harms, supports their efforts to engage their communities and peers to mitigate the impacts of alcohol-related harms, and develop leadership skills. Below are two examples of this work. Please contact nsellers@skprevention.ca for more information.

The Horizon School Division Counsellor Team hosted a Student Mental Health Day in Lanigan on May 6, 2025, attracting over 250 students from grades 7-12 representing forty-four schools. The Coordinator participated by setting up an information booth, engaging directly with attendees to promote the newly developed Alcohol booklet (3-170), and providing other information and resources on various health-related topics. This event offered an excellent opportunity to emphasize the importance of seeking help when needed, fostering meaningful connections with youth, and reinforcing our commitment to supporting youth mental health and well-being across the region.

On May 14, 2025, Saskatchewan Polytechnic hosted the Provincial Youth Wellness Summit at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, connecting youth from numerous First Nations communities to engage in discussion and education on health-related challenges that youth face. The Coordinator was invited as a workshop facilitator, leading an impactful session using the updated "Superpowers" activity from the Opening the Door to Difficult Conversations Toolkit, which empowered participants to identify essential life skills, strengthen resilience, and foster proactive help-seeking behaviors. This well-received activity supported the summit's goal of equipping youth with protective factors to address health challenges, reinforcing our commitment to youth empowerment and community collaboration.

On April 29, 2025, Dr. Victoria Talwar delivered an insightful webinar titled Disconnected Connections: The Impact of Screen Time on Young Children's Social-Emotional Well-Being. This presentation explored how screen time affects young children’s mental health and social-emotional development. Dr. Talwar offered practical, evidence-informed strategies to help caregivers reduce potential risks and support healthy screen use in a digital world. The session drew strong interest, with 370 registrants—186 attending live and an additional 184 receiving the recorded version. The webinar recording is available on the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute’s website at https://skprevention.ca/event/disconnected-connections-the-impact-of-screen-time-on-young-childrens-social-emotional-well-being/

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The Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program is a community-based initiative designed to support parents of children from birth to age five, focusing on building confidence and sharing experiences in a non-judgmental environment. In May 2025, the SK and MB Coordinators worked together to offer a joint virtual Nobody’s Perfect Facilitator Training. There were 14 family service providers that completed the 4.5 days of virtual training to become facilitators. During this training, we also piloted the new Nobody’s Perfect National Learning Management System. Facilitator workshops are available throughout the year. For more information, please contact cherman@skprevention.ca.

The Honouring Indigenous Culture and Traditional Teachings in Parenting Programs Padlet is a resource that provides learning activities, tools, and resources to incorporate Indigenous culture and teachings into parenting programs. Based on the Nobody’s Perfect approach of creating safe spaces to respectfully discuss and reflect on values, the Padlet offers information, tools, teachings, lesson plans, and videos from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous organizations. https://padlet.com/cherman26/honouring-indigenous-culture-and-traditional-teachings-in-pa-k5wfvi2j2oo2u28p

The Supporting Parents Webinar Series focuses on topics to help parents and caregivers learn how to create environments that help children thrive. These webinars can be used as part of parenting groups or can be used by parents and caregivers independently. For more information about the series and to access webinar recordings, please visit Supporting Parents Webinar Series - Saskatchewan Prevention Institute

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The Common Postpartum Complications webpage has been created and is now publicly accessible. This resource provides evidence-based information on the most common physical and emotional challenges that birthing parents may face after childbirth. It aims to support individuals in recognizing, preventing, and managing postpartum complications, covering a wide range of topics, including physical recovery, mental health concerns, and other postpartum issues. To access, visit: https://skprevention.ca/common-postpartum-complications/.

In addition to the webpage, a fact sheet on common postpartum concerns has been developed and is also available on the website. This fact sheet serves as a quick-reference guide for both service providers and the public. To download, visit: https://skprevention.ca/resource-catalogue/common-postpartum-complications/.

In partnership with CATIE, the Sexual and Reproductive Health Program hosted a two-hour workshop on May 28, 2025, entitled Syphilis Foundations. The workshop was presented by Shriya Hari, Health Educator, and was designed to be a foundational overview of syphilis for front-line service providers working in community-based organizations. As rates of syphilis have risen sharply in recent years, service providers play an important role in increasing awareness and facilitating access to prevention, testing, and treatment services. The workshop also included valuable insight from guest speaker, Anthony Blackburn, Communicable Disease Outreach Nurse at Prince Albert Grand Council Health department. Anthony provided perspective on challenges and inequities in working with rural and northern communities in Saskatchewan. Please see the recording of the workshop here: Syphilis Foundations - Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.

The Spring 2025 edition of the STBBI & Reproductive Health Newsletter was distributed to 410 members of the Adolescent Sexual Health Community of Practice. This edition of the STBBI newsletter highlights two recently published documents on human trafficking in Canada. These documents are intended to support service providers in preventing human trafficking and identifying and supporting survivors. You will also find upcoming learning opportunities and recently published resources from provincial and national sources. To access this edition and all previous editions, please see here: STBBI Newsletters - Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.