North Sask Victim Services Inc.

05/22/2026

05/14/2026

May 10-16th is Victim and Survivors of Crime week, so we wanted to share some information on the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights! As a victim in Canada, a person has the right to;
INFORMATION, i.e. the criminal justice system and the role of victims, available services and programs, the victim's right to make a complaint if their rights have not been respected, information about their case, and more.
PARTICIPATION, i.e. presenting a victim impact statement (VIS), express views about decisions that affect the victim's rights, allow victims to use a testimonial aid when presenting their VIS (presenting remotely from a different secure location, for example), allow victims to use a photo or drawing in their VIS if that helps them express the impact of the crime more accurately, and more.
RESTITUTION, Victims have the right to have the court consider making a restitution order, and having an unpaid restitution order enforced through a civil court. Victims need to request a standard form from the Crown attorney or a police officer to claim losses.
PROTECTION, Victims have the right to have their security and privacy considered at all stages of the criminal justice process, and to have reasonable and necessary protection from intimidation and retaliation. A victim can also ask the court that their identity not be released to the public, among other protections.

For more in-depth information on Victim's Rights, you can visit this link https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/cvbr-ccdv.html , or contact us at 306 425 3235, or go to your local RCMP detachment and inquire there.

The court processes can feel very overwhelming for most people, and Victim Services is here to help you navigate the often confusing system through advocacy and support. 💛❤️💙

05/01/2026

04/01/2026

We had a lovely time at The Art of Healing Conference! Thank you to Piwapan Women's Centre for putting it on, to all of the other speakers for sharing their stories, and to everyone who popped by to say hello to us!

03/24/2026

North Sask Victim Services is seeking a new addition to our Board of Directors! The Board of Directors will govern the organization with an emphasis on impacting the people it serves in a positive way, and by maintaining a big picture, future focused and proactive mindset. The Board will work to fulfill a strategic oversight role rather than day-to-day management role. The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

In maintaining control and oversight of the organization, the Board will develop governance in four (4) areas, and delegate responsibility to the Executive Director (ED) to oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization. The four (4) areas of governance are:
• Governance structure and process
• Strategic planning
• ED authority, limitations to authority and responsibility
• Accountability (measuring, monitoring, and reporting)

If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please send a letter of interest with a bit about yourself and why you're interested, along with your resume to [email protected]. The Board poistion will be open until a suitable canditate is found.

03/09/2026

Everyone Welcome - Rides Provided

For more information contact Shivon Venne at [email protected]

03/08/2026

Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women's Day! In the time that International Women's Day was conceptualized, there was a noteable inequity between not only women and men, but classes of women themselves. The rights of Indigenous women, women of colour, Transgender and Q***r women, and women in poverty often weren't considered when the fight for equal rights between women and men began. Today, that story is fluid and changing, but it isn't a complete story yet. As per the Government of Canada's webpage on International Women's Day, "Fair workplaces, equitable policies, and thriving communities don’t happen overnight; they’re built through sustained, coordinated effort over time. Over 50 years ago, Canadian women and civil society groups called for action to advance gender equality, which led to the creation of Status of Women Canada in 1976, now the Department for Women and Gender Equality. This 50-year milestone marks progress and highlights the ongoing work to build a future where everyone can reach their full potential." On International Women's Day, we celebrate the women who came before us and laid the groundwork for us to continue the fight for gender equality. Today, thank your mothers, your kokums, your aunties, your friends, and any other woman who's impacted your life for being here today to stand beside you. We are stronger together!

From the Government of Canada's website, a little bit of history about how International Women's Day came to be:

"International Women's Day first took place on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland, when over a million people attended rallies to show their support for women's rights to work, vote, hold public office and live free of discrimination. Other countries began to observe and celebrate this day in the years that followed. The United Nations recognized 1975 as International Women's Year and began celebrating March 8 as International Women's Day.

Today, International Women's Day is a day of unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action and is marked in many countries worldwide, including Canada."

Happy International Women's Day from the team here at NSVS, the world is better with you in it! 💛❤️🩵

02/26/2026

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from the team at North Sask Victim Services! Earlier this week, we opened up a conversation about IPV, or Intimate Partner Violence. Today, we thought we'd share a bit about Clare's Law, an act that can help individuals who may be at risk of IPV find out their partner's criminal history in regards to IPV risk factors.

If you suspect that your partner may have a violent history, you can call or go to your local RCMP detachment and ask about Clare's Law. An officer will be able to assist you in taking the necessary information to perform a background check on the person you are inquiring about. If it is not safe for you to go directly to your RCMP detachment, an officer can help work out an alternative way to make contact with you, whether it be phone or alternate location. Please note that this process can take up to 30 days, so you likely won't hear back about results right away.

If you are in immediate danger, don't wait to hear about Clare's Law, CALL 911

NSVS is wishing everyone a safe Valentine's Day, take care 💛❤️💙