Community Response

Big Brothers Big Sisters

During this time, Big Brothers Big Sisters has remained committed to maintaining and supporting the vital mentoring relationships in order to fight the social isolation of our most vulnerable youth. While we all practice physical distancing, it is important to protect against emotional distancing.

Social isolation can be an adverse child effect causing toxic stress which has dangerous, life-long impacts on children. Stable, caring relationships are essential for healthy development and are critical for buffering toxic stress. By having a Big Brother or Big Sister, in a child’s life can protect children’s wellbeing. By having a consistent person that a child can trust to share how they feel, can significantly increase a child’s happiness. 

People can learn about the benefits of mentoring and supports from BBBS on our website and social media accounts. Currently, our office is closed until further notice.

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Engaging for Health Equity is a project of the Division of Social Accountability.

The DSA is proud to be a part of the Saskatoon Inter-Agency Response to COVID-19 and for the critical equity-informed work that is happening in Saskatoon.

Important: For public health recommendations on COVID–19 (symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and risk, and travel advice), please visit the Government of Canada’s website.

For Saskatchewan COVID-19 news and information, visit the Government of Saskatchewan’s website.

The DSA office is situated in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis and we acknowledge Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis people, which includes Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. We recognize the legacies of colonialism and systemic racism in Saskatchewan, which requires focused and sustained societal efforts as we confront historical and contemporary injustices and achieve health equity for all.