The Saweyihotan project has been extended. The goal was to help people experiencing homelessness to find stable and long term housing.  The project was spawned by the closure of City Centre Inns and Suites last year due to unsafe living conditions.

Saskatoon motel being shut down

Relocation Underway from City Centre Inns and Suites

The Downtown Safety and Well-Being working group is a collaboration that includes the STC, the City, the province and community organizations. The pilot project was initially given $100,000 and the Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday that it will provide the Saskatoon Tribal Council with an additional $350,000 to continue their work.

During the first phase, STC reported that the project team had nearly 500 interactions with people where they offered daily health check ins, transportation assistance, meal delivery and help to secure housing. The Saweyihtotan team integrated with support services provided at White Buffalo Youth Lodge and were able to find either short term or long term housing for more than 75 people.