Education

The MN-S Care Subsidy Program offers vital support for Métis families to access affordable childcare. Eligible families with children aged 0 to 12 years may see their childcare fees reduced to as low as $10 per day.

Provides support for Métis families with children who have developmental, behavioral and/or learning needs. The LSS helps families access assessments, services, and funding, including assistance with Disability Tax Credit (DTC) applications. The Learning Support Specialist is a dedicated advocate for Métis families, working directly with parents, guardians, and community partners to ensure that children with learning needs receive the support they deserve.

Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) offers the Maatawaytaak (Let’s Play) Reimbursement Program, designed to help cover the costs associated with extra-curricular activities.

Qualified families with Métis children aged 0-8 years old could be eligible for up to $500 per child/per program year to help cover costs associated with program fees, sports equipment or specialized clothing related to specific activities.

The MN–S Amachiwayhaataak (Let’s Soar) Program provides financial support to families of Métis children (age birth to 12).  Through this program, families can apply for financial support to assist with the cost of a wide range of services, programs and products, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, assessments, specialized equipment, and glasses.

The MN–S Lii Bufloo Cultural Packages Program is designed to enrich the lives of our youngest Métis citizens by fostering a deep connection to their culture, language, and heritage. Eligible families with children ages birth to 12 will receive two fun and interactive cultural packages each year, filled with activities, games and learning materials.

This program provides support for Métis families needing childcare during school breaks. It helps cover costs for eligible childcare camps and childcare during the April, July, August, December, and February school breaks. Métis Nation–Saskatchewan is committed to helping Métis families thrive through accessible, meaningful programs that honour our culture and support our children. Qualified families with Métis children ages 5 to 12 can apply for support to ensure their children have access to safe, enriching, and culturally rooted care.

The MN–S Little Buffalo Reader Program is a literacy program designed to support and empower our youngest generation of Métis children. Qualified families with children aged birth to 4 years old are eligible to receive free age-appropriate books each month until their 5th birthday.

The Early Learning and Child Care Department is dedicated tos upporting both aspiring and experienced childcare providers as they navigate the worold of regulated family childcare. We offer a variety of services, including mentorship, one-on-one support through online and in-person meetings, and comprehensive guidance throughout the Ministry of Saskatchewan application process. 

Graduation is a pivotal time in any student’s life. The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) Kaashkitamaashoohk (earning it through effort) Graduation Sash Program wants to celebrate academic success by gifting special, commemorative sashes to our citizens graduating in the September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026 program year. The goal of the program is to encourage youth to demonstrate their Métis pride by wearing the commemorative sash during 2026 graduation ceremonies.