The Saskatchewan Association of International Languages Inc. (SAIL) is a provincial cultural organization that is governed by a Board of Directors and employs two permanent full-time staff members. SAIL’s membership consists of over 70 heritage language schools and multilingual organizations. Regular membership is open to any community-based non-profit organization in Saskatchewan involved in developing, teaching, and promoting the learning of heritage languages. Associate membership is open to individuals and institutions supportive of the aims and objectives of SAIL but not eligible for regular membership. Associate members cannot vote or hold office.

SAIL had its formal beginning on June 1, 1985, and was designated a non-profit PCO in August 1987. In 1994, SAIL hosted a national conference entitled “Speak Up, Speak Out!” It focused on the job and economic opportunities created by languages and on the importance of languages in the international marketplace.

In 1996/97, SAIL introduced a new project - the Mini-Language Lessons Program, into the public and separate school systems. Heritage language teachers introduced students to the culture and language of various countries in the world.

A Future Search Conference was held in 1999. The purpose was to look at past accomplishments and achievements of SAIL, to look at its current state and to begin the process of creating a new vision for the future.

In 2004, SAIL celebrated Heritage Languages Recognition Day with a Choral Festival. Due to the positive response, celebrations are now held annually in both Regina and Saskatoon to mark this occasion.

In 2005, SAIL celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Along with a special celebration at our conference, SAIL produced a Centennial History Book looking back at years of Heritage Language Schools in Saskatchewan.

In 2008, SAIL celebrated UNESCO’s declaration of 2008 as the International Year of Languages. A special Yearbook was compiled and published, which outlines SAIL’s various activities, as well as those of MLAR, SIA, and the heritage schools.

In 2015 we celebrated our 30th anniversary with celebrations had at our AGM and annual provincial conference. The festivities are only to continue!

In 2016, SAIL funding from the Ministry of Education was no longer available due to provincial budget restrictions. As well, Saskatchewan Multicultural Centre Association decided to sell the property on Cornwall Street.

In the spring of 2017, SAIL moved the office to 2440 Broad Street.