FOUNDED in 1987 by late Toronto symphony violinist, Andrea Hansen, SATS  has been working with youth in indigenous communities throughout Canada. By teaching a uniquely developed, “play based” fun method of violin skills and fiddling styles, SATS opens the door to rich, positive musical experiences. It introduces youth to violins, guitars, and musical performance. Besides the recreational, emotional and social values of being able to play a musical instrument, we know from science that music is processed in the same part of the brain as memory and language. Many SATS students have seen improvements in all academics areas and made positive life choices including higher education. SINCE 1987, SATS has run hundreds of music programs across Canada including in many High Arctic communities. In 2023, these fiddle programs continue today through the work of the Kole Crook Fiddle Association and the Aurora Fiddle Society. SATS is a not-for-profit, registered charity and operates solely on the generosity of donors and community organizations. We also rely on donated instruments, which are tax receiptable. SATS provides these instrument to  student and First Nation Schools. SATS instruction and instruments are at NO COSTS to the youth so that no child is left out of an opportunity to participate in SATS’ programs.