The three day Symposium brought together leaders from Saskatchewan, western and northern Canada who can make a difference in fostering safer communities. One hundred and fifty one (151) people attended the Symposium, excluding members of the Planning Committee, presenters and volunteers. The participants represented community-based organizations, justice agencies, the Government of Saskatchewan, officials from the federal government and other provincial and territorial governments, municipalities, universities, Aboriginal organizations such as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and Metis Nation Saskatchewan, and individuals and organizations in the private sector.