Amachiwayhaataak (Let’s Soar) Program

The Amachiwayhaataak (Let’s Soar) Program provides financial support to families of Métis children (aged birth to 12) who have additional or specialized needs. This program helps families accessing the educational, health and social supports they need for their child(ren). This program is designed to support Metis children’s access to additional services they need. The goal is to give parents the confidence and comfort to have their children succeed in their educational journey.

The Amachiwayhaataak (Let’s Soar) Program will be ongoing from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria:

The child must be aged birth to 12 years old. The child will become ineligible the first day of the month following their 13 birthday
The child must be an MN–S citizen or in the process of acquiring citizenship and must not have applied for First Nation status. Please visit our website https://metisnationsk.com/citizenship/ for citizenship information
The applicant (parent/guardian) must provide documentation (a referral from a health, social, or educational professional) that supports the need for the service or product requested
The applicant (parent/guardian) and child must reside within Saskatchewan
The applicant (parent/guardian) applying must reside with the child

Please read the Program Handbook for guidelines and other important information pertaining to the program:

Handbook

Please forward any general questions to the Let’s Soar Coordinator at LetsSoar@mns.ca

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Ma Faamii Citizen Support at 1-877-METISSK

Please Note: MN-S will issue an annual T4A form to include in income tax planning. Families will receive the total amount they have received from MN-S for declaration on their income tax statements.

**If you are applying for more than one child, please fill out a new application for each child.

MN-S Early Learning Childcare Let's Soar Program Application

Parent 1 - Applicant

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth:

Social Insurance Number:

Email:

Primary Phone #:

Secondary Phone #:

Marital Status:

To which gender do you most identify?:

MN-S Citizenship #:

Citizenship Status:

Property Address

Street:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Mailing Address (R.R #., Box #, Street Address, etc)

Street:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Country:

Parent 2 - Applicant

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth:

Co-Applicant Social Insurance #:

Email:

Primary Phone #:

Secondary Phone #:

To which gender do you most identify?:

MN-S Citizenship #:

Citizenship Status:

Applying Child’s information:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth:

Gender:

MN-S Citizenship #:

Citizenship Status:

Summary of Child’s Needs/History:

Product/Service Requested #1:

Product/Service Referral #1:

Product/Service Description #1:

Product/Service Requested #2:

Product/Service Referral #2:

Product/Service Description #2:

Product/Service Requested #3:

Product/Service Referral #3:

Product/Service Description #3:

Declaration of Truth and Consent

The applicant declares that all the information given is true and complete.
The child(ren) must be an MN–S citizen or in the process of acquiring citizenship. Visit our website https://metisnationsk.com/citizenship/ for citizenship information.
The applicant declares that their access to services are true and current to date of application.
The applicant declares that their access to services is true and current to date of application.
The applicant gives consent to MN-S and its agents to investigate and disclose any of the facts given in this application form for internal purposes or to other agencies for any of these reasons:
1. To confirm accessibility services
2. To confirm eligibility of the program
The applicant acknowledges and agrees that the facts given in this application form will be kept and disposed of as required by The Archives and Public Records Management Act.
The applicant agrees that MN-S may collect data for report and funding purposes.
The applicant agrees that MN-S may be required to complete surveys at any given time.
The applicant understands that this application does not obligate MN-S to approve funding.

Consent Declaration of Truth and Consent:

Date of Truth and Consent Declaration:

"Applicant" refers to the Métis citizen who applies for the program. The applicant must be a parent or primary caregiver of the child for at least 50% of the time. The applicant is responsible for all communications with MN-S.

"Secondary Applicant" refers to another parent or caregiver living at the same address as the applicant and/or child. The secondary applicant has access to information and the status of application progress. The secondary applicant cannot apply for the same program as the applicant UNLESS it is for other children not listed under the applicant