# Dash for Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies students

> Dash is an AI sidekick students at Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) text over iMessage and SMS for deadlines, Brightspace, campus answers and admin. Independent; not affiliated with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies. Start at https://textdash.ai/start

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Checked: 2026-10-14

## Key dates at SIIT

- Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Remembrance Day statutory holiday ([source](https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf))
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026: First Nations Unity Day statutory holiday ([source](https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf))
- Mon, Dec 21, 2026: Student Christmas break begins ([source](https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf))
- Sun, Jan 3, 2027: Student Christmas break ends ([source](https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf))
- Mon, Jan 4, 2027: Semester II starts — all students return unless otherwise stated ([source](https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf))
- Mon, Feb 15, 2027: Family Day statutory holiday ([source](https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf))
- Tue, Feb 16, 2027: Reading Week begins ([source](https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf))
- Fri, Feb 19, 2027: Reading Week ends ([source](https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf))
- Fri, Apr 16, 2027: First Nations Governance Day ([source](https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf))
- Mon, May 24, 2027: Victoria Day statutory holiday ([source](https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf))

## Tools and offices

- Learning system: Brightspace
- 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. (https://siit.ca/supports/)
- 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. (https://siit.ca/registrars-office/)
- 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. (https://siit.ca/supports/)
- Admissions advising: For program and application assistance, contact SIIT Admissions at 306-477-9325 or advisor@siit.ca. (https://siit.ca/apply-now/)
- 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. (https://siit.ca/documents/Student-Handbook.pdf)

## About SIIT

- SIIT was established in 1976 as the Saskatchewan Indian Community College. ([source](https://siit.ca/history/))
- In 2000, provincial legislation made SIIT Saskatchewan’s only credit-granting Indigenous institution. ([source](https://siit.ca/history/))
- SIIT brings education across Saskatchewan through three campuses, two mobile training and employment units, and more than 35 community learning sites. ([source](https://siit.ca/wp-content/uploads/AnnualReports/SIIT_2024-2025_Annual%20Report.pdf))
- In its 2024–2025 annual report, SIIT reported that 90% of its students identify as Indigenous. ([source](https://siit.ca/wp-content/uploads/AnnualReports/SIIT_2024-2025_Annual%20Report.pdf))
- The Saskatoon campus is located at 229 4th Avenue South. ([source](https://siit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SIIT-Handbook-2024-25-Website.pdf))
- Student Leadership Councils give students a voice in decision-making and involvement in cultural events. ([source](https://tribalcollegejournal.org/north-stars-prairie-provinces-canadas-tribal-colleges-part-three/))
- Elders employed by SIIT offer students moral, cultural, and spiritual guidance. ([source](https://tribalcollegejournal.org/north-stars-prairie-provinces-canadas-tribal-colleges-part-three/))
- Career supports include counselling, career planning, employer connections, and help finding jobs. ([source](https://canada.constructconnect.com/joc/news/labour/2023/06/how-a-small-saskatchewan-indigenous-institute-is-winning-the-training-game))
- Support for students training away from home includes help with food security, housing, funding, and child care. ([source](https://canada.constructconnect.com/joc/news/labour/2023/06/how-a-small-saskatchewan-indigenous-institute-is-winning-the-training-game))

## Questions

### 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.