Information is key to success in today's sport, culture and recreation environment. In Get the Scoop, you will find the latest news, funding and resources from the
South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District.
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Upcoming South East District Events
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Have you ever participated in a KAIROS Blanket Exercise? Have you ever wondered what does reconciliation have to do with me? KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an incredible interactive educational tool in which you will learn the common history shared between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. The Blanket Exercise is an experiential learning activity that traces the impact of 500 years of colonialism on Indigenous people in the country.
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Leading up to National Volunteer Week in April 2020, South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District is partnering with the Town of White City and the Village of Vibank to offer a short, three-hour volunteer workshop in both locations.
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Did you know that
South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District brings a variety of accessible learning opportunities, including webinars, to south east communities? In December, we hosted a
Sport Nutrition webinar so that everyone could participate; and coaches, teachers and volunteers did not have to travel for this one-hour workshop! Thank you to Sport Science & Medicine Council of Saskatchewan for helping us bring this accessible opportunity to our communities!
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Coach/Manage For Team South East
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Currently, the Provincial Sport Governing Bodies (PSGBs) are seeking coaches and managers for Team South East. Check out these leadership opportunities!
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Now Hiring: Saskatchewan Games Coordinator
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The Saskatchewan Games Council announced two exciting contract job opportunities ahead of the 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminister, with one position available in Saskatoon and one in Regina.
The deadline to apply is noon, January 24, 2020.
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"Stick Leagues" are becoming increasingly popular with beginners, older adults, and those with injuries or mobility issues. No matter what your age, flexibility or skill level, Stick Curling ensures that anyone can enjoy the sport of curling.
“I enjoy being able to do a sport with my husband and other community members that we have known for years. We have also met new people in the community. Stick curling is a great physical activity that has adapted a traditional sport to make it easier on aging bodies. Best of all, we end each curling game with coffee and camaraderie in the lounge!”
- Montmartre Stick Curling Participant
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Active Living Ideas in the Library
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Check out these great ideas to use your local library for active living activities and programming.
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Sport for Life: Developing Physical Literacy
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Culture Days Announces 2020 Theme!
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In 2020, Culture Days invites event organizers and the public alike to view arts and culture programming and participation through the thematic lens of
Unexpected Intersections—encouraging creative and outside-the-box thinking to reveal new avenues of discovery, learning, and expression.
Stay tuned to the
Culture Days website for roundups of inspiration, questions, and explorations of the many facets of the theme. For a more frequent dose of
Unexpected Intersections, stay connected with their social media platforms.
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Social Media Workshop Recap!
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In November, we hosted a social media workshop in Estevan with 20 participants from across the south east. The purpose of the workshop was to provide tips and tools for using social media to promote groups and local boards, fundraising activities, arts/cultural events and/or sport and recreation programs. Brooke Spagrud of Creative i Marketing led the workshop and focused on Facebook and Instagram tools.
"Creating a social media plan was something I’d never heard before and I think it will be really beneficial to my organization"
"I am now able to share the information from this workshop to the staff that I work with, both in my community and outside of it"
For more information on district workshops, visit www.southeastdistrict.ca. (then could lead into the upcoming workshops)
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Planning Your National Volunteer Week Activities
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When is National Volunteer Week?
In 2020, National Volunteer Week will be held from April 19 – 25.
What is National Volunteer Week?
National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration intended to spur an important conversation — why volunteers matter.
Why is National Volunteer Week Important?
The goal of National Volunteer Week is twofold: to thank the 12.7 million volunteers who give their time in support of a multitude of causes and services, and to recognize the valuable role of volunteer-supported non-profits, organizations and other initiatives.
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Community Initiatives Fund Grant Program Deadlines
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Is your group or municipality seeking funding to deliver SPRING or SUMMER programs and events? This handout summarizes a variety of grants that support local programs and activities. Check them out!
(Please visit the website of the appropriate funder to review accurate deadlines, criteria and guidelines!)
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Community Initiatives Fund Grant Program Deadlines
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Summer Grants - February 1
Summer Grants support activities for children and youth that occur between May 1 & August 31. The types of projects typically supported include summer camps and day programming during the summer months that offer positive recreation, arts, culture and learning opportunities. Summer grants are not intended to support adult programs that occur during the summer, events, or the summer portion of annual programs.
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Annual Grants - April 1 & October 1
Annual Grants support programs and projects that enhance the healthy growth and development of children and youth, individual and community wellbeing, and/or nonprofit and community leadership. Annual grants support programs that are no more than 12 months in length and are not summer programs. Programs may be offered continuously throughout the year, may be for a defined time period (e.g., an 8 week program), or may be short-term projects such as a one-day training session.
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Develop Curling in Your Community!
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Interested in developing and expanding Curling in your community this winter?
Considering Stick Curling? Stick Curling is a variation of the traditional curling game that is offered by a number of communities.
Check out these opportunities and ideas!
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
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For more resources, visit our retooled 'Resource' section on our website.
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Apply by January 15, 2020
Apply by January 31, 2020
Apply by January 31, 2020
Apply by February 1, 2020
Apply by February 5, 2020
Apply by February 15, 2020
Apply by February 18, 2020
Apply by March 31, 2020
Apply by April 1 2020
Apply by April 1, 2020
Apply by May 1, 2020
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South East District Wants Your Ideas!
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Are you seeking specific training in your community or are you seeking certain resources or tools? Send us your ideas through our online suggestion box!
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"South East District is a community driven organization for sport, culture and recreation in south east Saskatchewan.
We help to build creative, active, and healthy communities. Join us!”
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