Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is the most populous city in the province of Saskatchewan, located on the South Saskatchewan River. Saskatoon is often called the "City of Bridges" for its seven river crossings. The name Saskatoon comes from the Cree inanimate noun misâskwatômina.
Population: 220,000
[Source: Saskatoon Government Statistics 2005]
The first permanent settlement of Saskatoon occurred in 1883 when Toronto Methodists, wanting to escape the liquor trade in that city, decided to set up a "dry" community in the rapidly-growing Prairie region. The plan for the Temperance Colony soon failed as the group, led by John Lake, was unable to obtain a large block of land within the community. Nonetheless, Lake is commonly identified as the founder of Saskatoon.
‘A Sense of Belonging’ Priority Areas for Saskatoon:
- Cultural & Religious Diversity
- Changes in provincial and local policies related to religious, cultural and language diversity
- Diversity being taken into account in practices within institutions (for instance, more inclusive and welcoming work environment)
- Common multicultural activities held within communities - Prejudice & Indifference
- Global awareness of those issues within communities
- Common actions undertaken to fight prejudice, indifference and intolerance
- People thinking that their voices have been heard and that their community is more tolerant - Violence & Racial Profiling
- Growing partnership between organizations around racial profiling awareness
- Reduced rate of racial violence
2007 Regional Report
(information compiled during Calgary Regional Visit)
DATES: October 9-11, 2007
Regional Coordinator
Maya Medjesi