# skatis.org ## Posts - [ATIS - ASSOCIATE TRANSLATOR EXAM- Spring 2026](https://skatis.org/atis-associate-translator-exam-spring-2026/): Happy New Year! We are excited to announce the dates for the 2026 Spring Orientation Session and Associate Exam. In order to facilitate the participation of a greater number of applicants, we invite you to register as soon as possible. 2026 Spring Session Mandatory Orientation Session March 21, 10 AM, Zoom. New orientation requests should be sent to examatis@gmail.com. Registration details: full name, email, phone number, city/town of residence, language combinations. Registration for orientation is open until March 18. 2026 Spring Associate Exam April 18, 10 AM, in person in Saskatoon and Regina. Requests for online exams can be accommodated if […] - [CTTIC webinar - Defining your future](https://skatis.org/cttic-webinar-defining-your-future/): Dear Valued Members, CTTIC would like to celebrate the new year and the start of national-level workshops by inviting you to this FREE webinar: Turning the Page: Defining Your Future in 2026 The webinar will take place online on 22 January 2026, 4 PM PST We have said goodbye to the “Old Year,” a period defined by anxiety and adjustment, and now stand on the threshold of a new era of transformation. But as the calendar turns, we face a critical choice: will we cling to the comfort of the past, or embrace the uncertainty of the future? This presentation explores […] - [Fraud: In a complicated industry, how can you avoid the scammers?](https://skatis.org/fraud-in-a-complicated-industry-how-can-you-avoid-the-scammers/): During the first few months of 2023 we have been bombarded with ‘news’ about instances of fraud involving the professional field of translation and interpretation. This fraudulent activity includes but is not limited to:a) Individuals claiming to be certified translators or interpreters, with no proof of this status—a highprofile example involves non-certified individuals posing as certified interpreters in dealings with thefederal Immigration and Refugee Board:https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2023/02/07/interpreters-alleged-use-of-impostors-sparks-major-review-at-canadas-refugee-board.htmlb) Theft in the form of non-payment—companies that consistently do not pay freelance translators forservices rendered:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/able-translations-interpreters-lawsuits-cra-debt-1.5016014c) Shell corporations or dummy corporations that are used for illegal purposes—self-described‘Saskatchewan-based’ translation companies whose ‘physical office’ is outside the province […] - [AI? Superpower or Tool?](https://skatis.org/ai-superpower-or-tool/): During the ACFAS Saskatchewan conference on Thursday February 13, 2025, Dr. Segun Afolabi will look at the powers and limitations of AI by comparing the translations done by 3 different machine translations. The conference is in French; it’s both online and in person and it is free to participate. - [Certification Exam Spring 2025](https://skatis.org/certification-exam-spring-2025/): CTTIC certification exams (May 10, 2025) The certification exam is managed by the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) and administered by ATIS in Saskatchewan.Info session on April 19 (Deadline to register April 14):https://atio.on.ca/events/information-session-for-the-cttic-certification-exam-seance-dinformation-pour-lexamen-dagrement-cttic/ Only members in good standing with ATIS are eligible to register for this exam.The examination is intended for experienced translators and interpreters who wish to have their competence recognized by their peers. It does not seek to identify aptitude or potential, but rather to attest to a candidate’s professional skills. A candidate who can produce a translation that is faithful and idiomatic and requires little […] - [ATIS - ASSOCIATE TRANSLATOR EXAM- Fall 2025](https://skatis.org/atis-associate-translator-exam-fall-2025/): The summer is lingering around but everywhere there are signs that fall is not too far away, and consequently, the ATIS Fall Session for the Associate Level Exam is upon us. Below, you will find all the information needed. In order to facilitate the participation of a greater number of applicants, we invite you to register as soon as possible.  1) Mandatory Orientation Session October 11, 10AM, Zoom. Please register by October 8. If you have attended an orientation meeting prior, you do not need to attend again. Unless, you’d like to. For new candidates, the meeting is COMPULSORY. New orientation requests should […] ## Pages - [Password Reset](https://skatis.org/password-reset/) - [Account](https://skatis.org/account/) - [Logout](https://skatis.org/logout/) - [Members](https://skatis.org/members/) - [Register](https://skatis.org/register/) - [Login](https://skatis.org/login/) - [User](https://skatis.org/user/) - [](https://skatis.org/): Association of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan Representing Saskatchewan’s certified language professionals and safeguarding the quality and integrity of translation and interpreting services. - [Contact](https://skatis.org/contact/) - [News and Events](https://skatis.org/news-and-events/) - [Standard Contract for Freelancers](https://skatis.org/standard-contract-for-freelancers/): Please note: This contract is very general and is not intended to cover all circumstances. It is in no way binding on the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan (ATIS). It is only offered as a suggestion for translators and their clients.  The undersigned _____________________________________________ (translator’s name, address and contact numbers) agrees to translate from ________________  (source language) to ____________________  (target language) the following text _________________________________________ (title and description of text) consisting of ___________________________________words, (specify number of words in figures) at the rate of __________________________________ cents a word (specify amount in figures) OR for a fee of _____________________________________________ (specify […] - [Certified Translator Stamp](https://skatis.org/certified-translator-stamp/): The ATIS allows certified translators members in good standing of the Association to use a Certified Translator Stamp as a seal of recognized professional standards. A Certified Translator Stamp is a physical stamp, property of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan (ATIS). To receive an ATIS Certified Translator Stamp, certified members must fill in, sign the consent form, and mail/e-transfer payment for the stamp in full. The form is then reviewed by the ATIS to validate its content and ensure good standings with the ATIS prior to mailing the stamp. A Certified Translator Stamp must not be used for any […] - [Professional Development](https://skatis.org/professional-development/): Professional development is gaining new skills through continuing education and career training after joining the ATIS as an associate member or a certified member.  Professional development can include taking workshops, attending professional conferences, or earning a certificate to expand your industry knowledge. ATIS supports professional development in various capacities. Details coming soon. - [Member Directory](https://skatis.org/members-directory/): The directory contains up-to-date information on all active ATIS members. Use the filters to find a language professional that meets your needs. Alternatively, you may search for members by name. ATIS does not determine the rates charged by members for their services. Please contact members directly to discuss work opportunities.  Search results are displayed in a random order - [Membership Fee and Payment](https://skatis.org/membership-fee-and-payment/): Pricing Scheme For The 2024 Membership Period (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) Annual Membership Renewal Per Member Category Exam Fee Per Type Of Exam Exam Viewing Fee ATIS is run and managed by a volunteer Board of Directors that is committed to supporting prospective members and members in good standing, including professional development. For that reason, the board can provide exam viewing, while requesting a fee covering some parts of the expenses related to that process. As per the February 2023 board meeting, the following fees now apply: Payment Options Payments can be made by Please ensure that you are using […] - [Certification Process](https://skatis.org/certification-process/): To become a certified translator in Canada through ATIS, you must first be an associate member in good standing of ATIS. This is achieved by attending an information session and passing a translation exam, held generally twice a year. Certification may then be obtained by either passing the national exam of the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) – at a set date determined by CTTIC, and invigilated by proctors, or presenting a dossier for evaluation. Candidates can take the exam, or present a dossier, when they have translated the required number of words, or have been employed full-time in […] - [Practice Exams](https://skatis.org/practice-exams/): The following are texts previously used for ATIS admission exams. Please note that our current admission exam is from 175 to 200 words in length, whereas the previous exams were longer. Coffee as a Memory Booster In addition to its other well-known effects, a cup of coffee might improve your memory. A new study has shown that it may help people remember fine distinctions between similar things. Researchers had 73 male and female volunteers who did not habitually consume caffeine study pictures of flowers, musical instruments and other objects. After they were done, 35 of them were given a pill […] - [Admission Exam Fee and Payment](https://skatis.org/admission-exam-fee-and-payment/): Pricing Scheme for the 2024 membership period (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31). Exam Fee Per Type Of Exam Exam Viewing Fee ATIS is run and managed by a volunteer Board of Directors that is committed to supporting prospective members and members in good standing, including professional development. For that reason, the board can provide exam viewing, while requesting a fee covering some parts of the expenses related to that process. As per the February 2023 board meeting, the following fees now apply: Payment Options Payments can be made by Please ensure that you are using the correct amount before sending out […] - [2026 Associate Exam Spring Session](https://skatis.org/2026-associate-exam-spring-session/): We are excited to announce the dates for the 2026 Spring Orientation Session and Associate Exam. In order to facilitate the participation of a greater number of applicants, we invite you to register as soon as possible. 2026 Spring Session Mandatory Orientation Session March 21st 2026, 10 AM, Zoom. New orientation requests should be sent to examatis@gmail.com. Registration details: full name, email, phone number, city/town of residence, language combinations. Registration for orientation is open until March 18. 2026 Spring Associate Exam April 18, 10 AM, in person in Saskatoon and Regina. Requests for online exams can be accommodated if a candidate must travel […] - [Orientation Session and Admission Exam](https://skatis.org/orientation-session-and-admission-exam/): Becoming an associate member of ATIS is the first step to becoming a certified translator. To become an associate member of ATIS, candidates must attend a mandatory information session and pass a translation exam. At the present time, ATIS offers the orientation session and the exams twice a year during the Spring and Fall sessions. ATIS Orientation Session The information session explains The information session is free and can be held Those who have attended the information session in the past are not required to attend it again but are encouraged to do so. Participants are not required to write […] - [Bylaws](https://skatis.org/bylaws/): BYLAWS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS OFSASKATCHEWAN (ATIS) INC. / ASSOCIATION DES TRADUCTEURS ET INTERPRÈTES DE LA SASKATCHEWAN (ATIS) INC.FEBRUARY 1980 Amended 1981, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988,1992, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2023 I – NAME 1.1 Association of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan (ATIS) Inc.  Association des traducteurs et interprètes de la Saskatchewan (ATIS) Inc.1.2 The logo of ATIS is the property of the Association, reserved for and restricted to its corporate use. II – PREAMBLE 2.1 GeneralIn recognition of the fact that the Saskatchewan Act respecting Non-Profit Corporations of May 4, 1979, and the Regulations to […] - [Roles and Responsibilities](https://skatis.org/roles-and-responsibilities/): Board members are the governing body of the ATIS. They are committed to the long-term interests of the ATIS and meet every month to oversee and direct business operations, set policies, approve decisions, evaluate executive performances, and fulfill fiduciary responsibilities. President In order to be considered for this position, the candidate will have to: Vice-President In order to be considered for this position, the candidate will have to: Treasurer In order to be considered for this position, the candidate will have to: Exam Coordinator In order to be considered for this position, the candidate will have to: Membership Director In […] - [Board of Directors](https://skatis.org/board-of-directors/) - [Network](https://skatis.org/network/): National and International Associations Provincial Associations American Association of Translators - [Code Of Professional Ethics](https://skatis.org/code-of-professional-ethics/): All members of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan shall respect the Code of Professional Ethics of their profession. In particular, they undertake: 1. To accept full responsibility for their work; 2. Not to claim any skills or qualifications that they do not possess and to accept work only in the fields in which they are competent; 3. To keep abreast of new terminology and techniques; 4. To respect the interests of their clients and consider as confidential all the information to which they have access; not to use such information to the detriment of their clients or […] - [The Association](https://skatis.org/the-association/): About Us The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan (ATIS) is a non-profit professional association and an affiliate of the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC). It is the only association of certified translators and interpreters in the province of Saskatchewan. A volunteer board of directors manages the ATIS. The board is elected annually during the ATIS Annual General Meeting (AGM), usually held in the Fall. Mandate The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan (ATIS) aims to ensure high professional standards in all translation and interpretation services provided in the province. Services and Activities ATIS services and activities include: […] - [Student Membership](https://skatis.org/student-membership/): We are happy to announce that ATIS is now accepting Student Members! Are you a student 17 years or older? Are you fluent in more than one language? Would you like to join ATIS and become a Translator and/or Interpreter? Would you like to use your language skills while helping out people? Getting Started You are welcome to fill out our Student Membership form to get started! Please send your completed form to certifications@skatis.org (UPDATE WHEN EMAILS ARE SETUP) If you require further clarification, do not hesitate to contact us. All the aspiring Student Members must attend a mandatory orientation. All the […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)