Annual Events
There are a number of annual events in Saskatchewan for surivors of acquired brain injury and their families. These events offer the opportunity to get out, learn new things, meet other people, and have fun.
SBIA's Survivor and Family Camp
The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association (SBIA) hosts an annual Survivor and Family Camp in the summer at Arlington Beach Camp, located on the northern shores of Last Mountain Lake. The camp weekend will feature various sessions for both ABI survivors and their family members such as musical entertainment, creative crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and karaoke. During each camp, SBIA also holds their annual General Meeting to discuss their mission of increasing awareness of ABI. Visit www.sbia.ca for more information.
Retreat Events
SBIA's Spring Retreat, Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association’s (SBIA's) Annual Spring Retreat is typically held in March in Saskatoon. The weekend includes informative sessions, musical entertainment, interactive discussions, fun games, and more. Visit www.sbia.ca for more information.
SBIA's Fall Retreat, Regina
The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association’s (SBIA's) Annual Fall Retreat is typically held in October in Regina. Visit www.sbia.ca for more information.
Family Panels
South ABI Outreach Team's Family Caregiver Panel Night, Regina
The ABI Outreach Team in Regina holds an annual Family Caregiver Panel Night usually in May or June. The evening involves a couple of family members who have volunteered to talk about their journey with their loved one through the ABI recovery process. These evenings are an opportunity for education, sharing and networking. The focus is on family caregiving. Mailouts are done each spring with details of the event. For more information, contact the South ABI Outreach Team.
North ABI Outreach Team's Family Caregiver Panel Night, Prince Albert
The ABI Outreach Team in Prince Albert also holds an annual Family Caregiver Panel Night usually in May or June. The description is the same as listed above for Regina's Family Caregiver Panel. For more information, contact the North ABI Outreach Team.
