A home held by love, culture & kinship.
Sakitokamak supports Indigenous children, youth and young adults in a safe, caring home where identity is honoured, family connections are strengthened and every young person can grow with dignity.
Care that keeps identity close.
Our home is designed around more than safety. Young people need trusted adults, predictable routines, their language and traditions, connection to relatives, and meaningful ties to community.
Belonging
A stable home where each child is known, respected and included.
Culture
Community-led opportunities to learn, participate and build pride in identity.
Kinship
Active support family connections and creating safe paths back to important people.
One home. Four pathways.
Support changes as children grow. Each program combines daily care with developmentally appropriate routines, goals and cultural connection.
Growing through culture, play and community.
Activities are planned with each young person’s interests, abilities, care plan and cultural connections in mind.
Community-led sweats, powwows, feasts, storytelling and land teachings where appropriate.
Nature walks, fishing, gardening, camping, berry picking and seasonal learning.
Beading, art, music, cooking, crafts and opportunities to learn from knowledge keepers.
Swimming, skating, team sports, playgrounds, games and community recreation.
School support, reading, tutoring, life skills and individual goal-setting.
Shared meals, birthdays, family traditions and calm routines that feel like home.
Our Kinship Circle
With the child’s safety, wishes and care plan at the centre, the program will identify and strengthen relationships with parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, Nation and other significant people.
- A child-specific kinship and connection map
- Regular supported calls, visits and shared activities
- Sibling connection plans when children live apart
- Transportation and practical support for safe visits
- Inviting family knowledge into cultural and care planning
- Documenting stories, relatives and community connections for the child
All contact is subject to legal requirements, guardianship direction and the child or youth’s individual safety plan.
Our leadership team
Sakitokamak is led by five people who bring together lived experience, cultural connection, child-services knowledge and practical business leadership. Their shared goal is to build safe, dependable homes where Indigenous children and youth feel valued, connected and supported.
Cheyenne Olson
Cheyenne is a Métis business owner and mother of four whose leadership is grounded in family, compassion and community. Her experience balancing entrepreneurship with the needs of a busy family brings warmth, organization and practical problem-solving to Sakitokamak. Cheyenne is committed to creating homes where every child is treated with dignity, encouraged to discover their strengths and surrounded by adults who genuinely care about their future.
Eddie Sayed
Eddie is an entrepreneur and father who brings strong business judgment, resourcefulness and a family-centred perspective to Sakitokamak. He understands the importance of stability, accountability and creating opportunities for young people to succeed. Eddie supports the long-term strength of the organization by helping build thoughtful systems, responsible operations and homes that children and youth can depend on.
Mahmoud Sawan
Mahmoud brings 10 years of experience in children’s services, including previous work in group-home environments. His hands-on knowledge gives the leadership team an informed understanding of daily care, relationship building, staff support and the complex needs of children and youth. Mahmoud is committed to consistent, respectful care that recognizes each young person’s individuality, strengths and right to feel safe.
Tandra
Tandra is an Indigenous leader with years of experience working alongside group homes and meaningful ties to Indigenous communities. As General Manager, she guides day-to-day operations while helping ensure culture, community relationships and the voices of young people remain central to the home. Her experience, cultural understanding and steady leadership support a care environment built on trust, belonging and accountability.
Kyle
Kyle brings experience working with group homes, connections to Indigenous communities and a practical understanding of supportive residential care. As Assistant Manager, he works closely with Tandra to support staff, maintain consistent daily operations and help create a calm, reliable environment for children and youth. His collaborative approach helps connect leadership decisions with the everyday needs of each home.
Let’s talk about the right support.
For placement inquiries, partnership opportunities or questions about Sakitokamak, connect with our team.
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