Many events will occur on and around the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a few of which are listed below.  Take time to seek out and participate in events in your local area.  After the events, share your learnings and engage in dialogue with your colleagues and family to keep these important conversations going!

• Resources/free events hosted by the National Center for Truth and Reconciliation accessed here.
• Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Center resources accessed here.
•  Saskatchewan Health Authority is hosting Cultural Conversations with Joseph Naytowhow on Sept. 29, 2021 from 1-230. If you can not attend on that day, register so that you will have access to the recording to watch at a future date/time.  More info and registration here.
• Office of the Treaty Commissioner maintains a calendar of events from various organizations (ie. Reconciliation Saskatchewan, Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan) including:
  • Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon will be hosting a week of events including many activities on site Sept. 30. More info here.
  • Diversity and Inclusion Network’s virtual gathering in recognition of Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 29 from 1045-1145. More info here.
  • Prince Albert Grand Council, Office of Treaty Commissioner, 4 Seasons Truth and Reconciliation and Wahpeton Dakota Nation are collaborating to present a virtual treaty fair 10-3 on Sept. 27, 28 and 29. More info here.

 

July 2021 memo on what Saskatchewan’s Re-Opening Plan means for Dietitians accessed here.

Vaccine Provision Update here and Ministry of Health’s FAQ on the Disease Control Regulation Amendments here.

Dietitians can perform specimen collection for COVID-19 testing with the proper organizational policy/procedures and employer provided training and support.  Read the Dietitians and Specimen Collection for COVID-19 Testing FAQ here.

SDA Decision Making Tool for New Aspects of Dietetic Practice accessed here.

SHA and Saskatchewan Health Regulators statement on Professional Accountability during the COVID-19 Response accessed here.

 

Speak to a Registered Dietitian at Eat Well Saskatchewan for free about your nutrition related questions.  Call 1-833-966-5541 or email: eatwell@usask.ca

Are you a school looking for nutrition resources? Check out the curriculum support materials  (Health Grades 1-8, Phys Ed 6-7, Phys Ed 20-30, Health Sciences 20)  developed by the Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan Working Group resources here.  French translations in progress.

 

Access the Renewal Instructions here, SDA CCP Program Member Workbook here and SMART goal video below. Two versions of self-assessment form are available- Word and PDF.  For both versions, click to open the form and save the blank form to your computer.  Open up the form saved to your computer and fill in the form and re-save to your hard drive.  If you don’t follow these steps, it will save a blank copy.  Use a learning log to track your CCP activities.  Two examples- here and here.

In 2018 SDA celebrates 60 years as a regulated profession in Saskatchewan.  Read about our history and the history of dietetics in Saskatchewan here.

Use our directory to  find a dietitian in your area.  The list is organized by the former regional health authority names and identifies if you can self-refer or need a referral from a physician or other health care provider.  The list also includes contact information for dietitians in private practice who offer fee for service.

For more information on accessing private practice dietitians, including their specific areas of interest and links to their websites, click here.

Looking for a dietitian as a guest speaker for your conference or event?  Check out our speakers bureau here.

There are usually two testing windows per year for the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam:

May 2020 testing window: CANCELLED                        Nov 2020 testing window: Nov. 23-24

To apply for the CDRE or to obtain more information, please contact the Registrar.  CDRE Prep Guide can be found here and Computer Based Testing (CBT) Demo Guide here.

The regulatory bodies for the health professions in Saskatchewan have developed a resource for the public to help guide them when raising a concern about a regulated health professional in Saskatchewan.  Click here to view a pdf version of this resource.

If you have a concern about a registered dietitian, please contact the Registrar or click here to find more information on how to raise your conern.