Provincial Budget Provides Status Quo Funding for Culture
In a fiscally tight year, the 2019-20 provincial budget is staying relatively status quo for all types of cultural spending included in the Parks, Culture and Sport budget. Funding to the Royal Saskatchewan Museum went up by approximately half a million dollars, from $2.5 million to $2.6 million, and Francophone Affairs received a modest increase from $690,000 to 698,000. In addition, funding for Saskatchewan Arts Board, Creative Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation, Heritage Institutions, Saskatchewan Science Centre, and Community Sport, Culture and Recreation Programs, remained exactly the same as last year. Funds available through the Community Initiatives Fund were decreased slightly from $8,743,000 to $8,450,000 in 2019-20, along with a slight decrease to Provincial Heritage and Culture funding, from $1,380,000 to $1, 280,00 in 2019-20.
The province's 2019-20 budget did provide more than $211 million in targeted investment to support Indigenous communities, businesses and organizations, resulting in a 4.7 per cent increase over last year. According to Warren Kaeding, the Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs, "In the spirit of reconciliation and mutual benefit, we will continue to contribute to the social, education, cultural and infrastructure programs needed in our Indigenous communities."
The budget will also provide over $2.1 billion in infrastructure funding that could also trickle down to community sport, culture and recreation facilities. For more information and budget estimates, visit the Government of Saskatchewan's website.
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Multicultural Initiatives Fund (Project Funding)- Deadline Approaching
The deadline to apply for SaskCulture's Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Project Funding (MIF-P) is March 31, 2019. MIF-Project Funding aims to advance multiculturalism in Saskatchewan by supporting projects encouraging people in the province to share, learn appreciate, respect and accept cultural diversity.
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Upcoming Grant-Writing Workshops
SaskCulture, in partnership with the Métis Nation Eastern Region I and II, is holding grant-writing workshops this spring. These workshops, presented by Dominga Robinson, SaskCulture Outreach Consultant, emphasize first-hand practical experience to teach skills, tips and tricks to help individuals and organizations successfully apply for grants.
- Sandy Bay Grant Writing Workshop, in partnership with the Métis Nation Eastern Region I, will be held at the Hector Thiboutot Community School, Sandy Bay on April 1, 2019.
These workshops are free but registration is required. For more information and registration, contact Dominga Robinson or call (306) 780-9295.
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In Memoriam - Joe Fafard
Joe Fafard, a distinguished Saskatchewan sculptor whose work has received many recognition across Canada and internationally, passed away on March 16, 2019. Fafard was known for his distinctive sculptures, including the bison sculpture "oskana ka-asasteki" that is located on Regina's Scarth Street Mall. A public service will be announced in the near future.
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MCoS Community Forum in Regina
The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS), in partnership with the African-Canadian Resource Network and the Regina Multicultural Council is inviting the public to a community forum, which will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 7 pm to 9 pm, at the Buddhist Centre of Regina. The event is a great opportunity for participants to hold conversations, which will lead to discussions on what needs to be done to make communities respectful, free from racism and discrimination. Visit the MCoS website for more information.
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Newest Saskatchewan Order of Canada Recipients
Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier of Okanese First Nation and Fransaskois author and historian Laurier Gareau of Regina were named to the Order of Canada recently. Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier was honoured for her service to the community and for breaking down barriers for women and children, and Laurier Gareau of Regina was honoured for his role in establishing networks to bring art and culture into the province's schools and Francophone organizations.
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Community Initiatives Fund - Deadline Approaching
Application deadline for Community Initiatives Fund - Annual Grant is April 1, 2019. This grant support programs and projects that enhance the healthy growth and development of children and youth, individual and community well-being, and/or nonprofit and community leadership, and are no more than 12 months in length and are not summer programs. Visit the Community Initiatives Fund website for more information and to view the guidelines.
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2019 MusiCounts Grant Opportunity
The application deadline for the 2019 MusiCounts TD Community Music Program is April 18, 2019. This program awards up to $25,000 in musical instruments and equipment to non-profit, youth-oriented community organizations across Canada.
Community organizations can apply on behalf of an existing music program, or request instruments to help start up a new music program.
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Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
In October 2018, Canada and Saskatchewan signed the bilateral agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). The program will provide more than $896 million in federal funding for all types of Saskatchewan infrastructure projects until 2028. Out of the $896 million, $56.2 million in funding will help build stronger communities and improve social inclusion.
The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced a two-stage intake process for infrastructure projects from eligible recipients under the ICIP. This process begins with an Express of Interest (EOI). Applicants can now submit an EOI for projects that would start in the next five years. The deadline to submit an EOI is April 30, 2019. Visit Government of Saskatchewan's website for more information.
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Cultural Participation High in the Province
A new report prepared by Hill Strategies, shows that 99.5 per cent of Saskatchewanians 15 years or older participated in culture in some way in 2016. Over half, 52 per cent, of this majority actually made or performed art in 2016. Arts attendance rates in Saskatchewan are higher than the national average. Seventy-seven per cent of Saskatchewanians attend arts activities (excluding movie theatres), while only 73 per cent of Canadians attended arts activities. Seventy-two per cent attended an arts performance or festival, compared to 68 per cent nationally, while 71 per cent visited a heritage site (including 53 per cent who visited a museum) in Saskatchewan, 70 per cent visited a heritage site (including 48 per cent who visited museums) nationally. Find out more about cultural participation across the country in this new report.
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Outsourcing: Hiring Contract Workers
Today, organizations are beginning to use temporary employees to not only fill in gaps, but in strategic ways that give them the fluidity to meet their fluctuating business needs. Almost every non-profit organization will use outside services at some time. Whether they work, when they work or how much they work depends on your need for them.
For even more capacity-building information for non-profit organizations, make sure to check out the
Organizational Resources
secction on the SaskCulture website.
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This Fall 2018 issue of
Engage
focuses on Innovation with articles on new partnerships, diversity and inclusiveness, anti-racism, community and youth engagement and so much more!
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