CUPE 1975 would like to send your kid to summer camp! Contact the office for more details or submit your application to the office today!
Schools
WILD
Women in Leadership Development
 CUPE is welcoming Indigenous, Black, and racialized women and non-binary members to apply for WILD, the first-ever national Women in Leadership Development training. This union education program is designed specifically to support Indigenous, Black, and racialized women and non-binary members in strengthening their leadership within our union and communities. WILD focuses on building skills in feminist leadership, strategic thinking, confident communication, relationship-building, and taking bold, meaningful action. Grounded in lived experience and collective learning, the program encourages participants to step into leadership in ways that are authentic and sustainable. CUPE members in good standing can apply if they: Have lived experience as an Indigenous, Black, or racialized woman or non-binary person Are new to activism or have leadership experience Want to make a difference in their union and community This is a unique opportunity. We encourage members to apply. Together, we will build capacity and support the creative and courageous leaders our movement needs. Trainings will be held regionally. For more information and to apply, members can visit: https://cupe.ca/ready-for-wild Application deadline is March 27, 2026. |
CLC/SFL Spring School
CLC/SFL Spring School is open for applications. It is being held in Moose Jaw on April 26-30, 2026. Contact the office if you would like to put your name in to attend.
CUPE SK Winter School
Applications are now being accepted for Winter School in Wanuskewin on February 18-20, 2026. Please see attached brochure for more details.
Deadline to apply is January 16, 2026. Contact the office if you have any questions.
Diabetes Care Program information session
From healthy habits to the latest monitoring devices, Sun Life—USask’s benefit provider—has a dedicated team ready to support you on your diabetes journey. The Diabetes Care Program is a free online service offered to USask employees and their dependents, to help those living with type-1 or type-2 diabetes.
USask is hosting a one-hour online information session to introduce the Diabetes Care Program, review details of the program, and answer any questions. More information.
Date: Nov. 13
Time: noon-1 pm
Indigenous Peoples’ Conference
If you are interested in attending this conference, please submit your application to our office by September 15, 2025.
SFL OH&S Conference
September 15-17, 2025 – Saskatoon
We are currently taking applications to attend the OH&S Conference in September in Saskatoon. If you are involved in OH&S and are interested in attending, please fill out the application form and submit to the office by August 19th.
Prairie School for Union Women
The Prairie School for Union Women offers trade union women an intensive four days of learning and sharing in a supportive environment. The goals of the school are to develop women’s personal and leadership skills and to build solidarity among women workers.
START: Sunday, June 8 with registration opening at 3 pm SK time
END: Thursday, June 12 at 12 pm SK time
Meals, Accommodation & Transportation
Registration fees include supper on Sunday, breakfast, lunch and supper on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and breakfast on Thursday. Any other meals are the participant’s responsibility.
Fees also include accommodation at the University of Regina and you will be situated in a two bedroom or four bedroom suite on campus. Registrants do have the option to request suite mates. However, suite assignments are based on receipt of paid registrations. The SFL reserves the right to assign accommodation.
The cost of parking on campus is included in the registration fee and transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant.
If you are interested in attending, please submit your application to the CUPE office by April 11, 2025. You will be notified shortly after if you have been approved to attend. As always, obtain permission from your manager/supervisor to attend prior to submitting your application.
2025 SFL Summer Camp
SFL Summer Camp is back in 2025 from August 9-15 at Shekinah Retreat Centre.
Our camp is built on a foundation of trade union values. We stand for equality, fairness, and justice; for dignity & respect of all working people. We believe in solidarity: that people can achieve more acting together than they can do on their own.
We welcome campers who are between the ages of 13-16, and who are children of union members. If your child is interested in attending, fill out the attached form and return to the office before April 11, 2025.
2025 SFL Summer Camp
SFL Summer Camp is back in 2025 from August 9-15 at Shekinah Retreat Centre.
Our camp is built on a foundation of trade union values. We stand for equality, fairness, and justice; for dignity & respect of all working people. We believe in solidarity: that people can achieve more acting together than they can do on their own.
We welcome campers who are between the ages of 13-16, and who are children of union members. If your child is interested in attending, fill out the attached form and return to the office before April 11, 2025.
Spring & Summer Schools
CLC/SFL Spring School and CUPE Sask Summer School are both open for registration! If you are interested in attending either of these, get permission from your supervisor first to attend. Then, fill out the application form below and submit to the office before the deadline of February 28th. If you are chosen to attend, you will be notified and given all the details. These are both excellent schools and will definitely assist you in getting more involved with CUPE!
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the office. office@cupe1975.com or x7015