dash.The SIIT term, at a glance
The dates SIIT students ask Dash about most, from SIIT's academic calendar. Dash turns the ones that matter to you into heads-ups.
November
December
- Wed, Nov 11Remembrance Day statutory holidaysiit.ca
- Thu, Nov 12First Nations Unity Day statutory holidaysiit.ca
- Mon, Dec 21Student Christmas break beginssiit.ca
- Sun, Jan 3Student Christmas break endssiit.ca
- Mon, Jan 4Semester II starts — all students return unless otherwise statedsiit.ca
- Mon, Feb 15Family Day statutory holidaysiit.ca
- Tue, Feb 16Reading Week beginssiit.ca
- Fri, Feb 19Reading Week endssiit.ca
Where things live at SIIT
The tools and offices you'll need, so you don't have to dig. Ask Dash and it sends you to the right one.
Brightspace
Courses, assignments, announcements. Sign in once on Dash's secure page and your deadlines stay in sync.
Student Services and wellness support
Academic Advisors, Academic Coaches, Learning Specialists, Registered Psychologists, Success & Wellness Coaches, Cultural Coordinators, Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Email supportservices@siit.ca for information or to book an appointment.
Office of the Registrar
Located at the Saskatoon Campus. Handles student IDs, Canada Student Loans documentation, tuition and fee payments, enrolment verification, academic records and transcripts. Contact registrar@siit.ca or 1-877-282-5622. Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Funding and community support
Campus staff help students access support with funding, housing, food, childcare, transportation and relocation. Contact supportservices@siit.ca or a Campus Coordinator: Saskatoon 306-477-9235; Regina 306-546-5326; Prince Albert 306-953-8270.
Admissions advising
For program and application assistance, contact SIIT Admissions at 306-477-9325 or advisor@siit.ca.
Employment and career services
JobConnections offers career counselling, résumé and cover-letter preparation, employer connections, interview preparation and pre-to-post-hire job coaching. Saskatoon JobConnections: 306-373-4694, main floor, 229 4th Avenue South.
What it's like to text Dash
Text it like a friend. It works over iMessage and SMS, and it asks before it does anything for you.
Deadlines, handled
• lab report, wed 11:59pm
• reading quiz, fri
you're ahead 😌
From your syllabus, or Brightspace once you sign in on Dash's secure page.
SIIT, answered
Straight from SIIT's own pages, linked.
Done, after your yes
Rooms, appointments, emails to profs. Always asks first.
SIIT, in short
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, founded 1976, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
- SIIT was established in 1976 as the Saskatchewan Indian Community College.siit.ca
- In 2000, provincial legislation made SIIT Saskatchewan’s only credit-granting Indigenous institution.siit.ca
- SIIT brings education across Saskatchewan through three campuses, two mobile training and employment units, and more than 35 community learning sites.siit.ca
- In its 2024–2025 annual report, SIIT reported that 90% of its students identify as Indigenous.siit.ca
- The Saskatoon campus is located at 229 4th Avenue South.siit.ca
- Student Leadership Councils give students a voice in decision-making and involvement in cultural events.tribalcollegejournal.org
- Elders employed by SIIT offer students moral, cultural, and spiritual guidance.tribalcollegejournal.org
- Career supports include counselling, career planning, employer connections, and help finding jobs.canada.constructconnect.com
Questions SIIT students ask
Short answers from SIIT's own pages.
What learning system does SIIT use?
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies uses Brightspace. Dash can read your courses and deadlines there once you sign in on Dash's secure page; Dash never sees your password.
When is student christmas break at SIIT?
SIIT's student christmas break is Dec 21–Jan 3, according to the school's academic dates. Dash can text you a heads-up the week before.
How do I contact the registrar at SIIT?
Office of the Registrar: Located at the Saskatoon Campus. Handles student IDs, Canada Student Loans documentation, tuition and fee payments, enrolment verification, academic records and transcripts. Contact registrar@siit.ca or 1-877-282-5622. Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Is Dash affiliated with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies?
No. Dash is an independent AI sidekick made by Dash Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies.
How do SIIT students start using Dash?
Text Dash from textdash.ai and tell it you're at SIIT. Dash sets you up over text right away, no app to download.