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SaskCulture E-Update
September 1, 2021
SEPTEMBER
NEWS
Nourish Creativity and Support Creative Kids
Tickets are now on sale for Nourish! Join Creative Kids on September 16th in Regina for a unique dining experience which promises to delight your taste buds. 

Enjoy good food and great company at Regina’s top-rated restaurants and help create unique, life-changing artistic and cultural experiences for Regina kids. Tickets are $75 each. Purchase your tickets today!
Request for Proposals - Secondary Research and Literature/Knowledge Review - Deadline Extended
As part of its Program Renewal process, SaskCulture is seeking to contract an external consultant or agency to provide a detailed written report that compiles research findings to identify leading practices from arts, heritage and multicultural funding organizations, and/or relatable cultural organizations, who are actively engaging in work related to: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility. Click here for the full RFP listing. Deadline for submission of proposals is September 7, 2021.
Culture Days in Saskatchewan 2021
Are you planning an activity, event or hub for Culture Days 2021? You have just under a week left to add your in-person Culture Days events and programs to the Culture Days website – the deadline is Tuesday, September 7 at 11:59pm CST; digital events can be registered right up until the start of Culture Days.
 
If you’ve already registered, hop over to the Culture Days website and check out the Resources area. You will find valuable promotional information and resources like logos, posters, gifs and digital ads, and public relations tips.
 
Reminder: The next Culture Days webinar Bursting the Bubble: Mastering Messaging as the Pandemic Shifts has been rescheduled for September 8, 2021 at noon. Save your seat today and hear from a panel of creatives and communications experts who will share strategies on how to create clear and effective messaging in preparation for successful and safe events and programs. 
Heritage Saskatchewan Launches High School Challenge
Taking place in autumn 2021, the High School Heritage Challenge is open to students in grades 9 - 12 throughout Saskatchewan and invites students to create a heritage-related project for entry.
Imagine Canada Return to the Office Webinar Video Available
Imagine Canada held a webinar on the best practices as nonprofits prepare to return to the office after the COVID-19 pandemic. A video link is now available to review the material that was covered.
Advocacy Guide for Nonprofits in the Federal Election
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce has created a practical guide for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage in advocacy during the 2021 federal election. The guide has been developed to inform a range of nonprofit stakeholders, including executive directors, staff, board members and volunteers.
Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations - Museums Program
The Government of Canada has expanded the eligibility criteria for the Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Review the full applications guidelines and submit an application by October 20, 2021.
Promote Your Event on the Events Calendar
SaskCulture operates and maintains a free Events Calendar for organizations in Saskatchewan to promote their events. Help spread the word about your upcoming events using the calendar today!
AWARENESS HUB
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
The Future of Fundraising: Hybrid Hosting & Beyond
When: Thursday, September 9, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Anti-Racism Crash Course
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - 10:00am - 3:30pm
Where: Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Office, 601 1st Ave N, Saskatoon, SK
Who: Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required as participation is limited to 20 per session. Click here to register.
Kairos Blanket Exercise
When: Thursday, September 16, 2021 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: South West District for Culture, Recreation and Sport
Free to attend, but registration as space is limited. Click here to register.
Multicultural Connections: Diversity in the Workplace
When: Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA), Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS)
Free for SPRA Members, $20 for non-members. Click here to register.
Grant Writing Basics Workshop and Open House
When: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: City of Saskatoon
This workshop is open to residents of Saskatoon only. Please register by contacting grants@saskatoon.ca.
Grant Writing Basics Workshop
When: Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm CST
Where: Online
Who: City of Saskatoon, SK Arts, SaskCulture
This workshop is open to all Saskatchewan residents. Please register by contacting grants@saskatoon.ca.
Anti-Racism Crash Course
When: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - 10:00am - 3:30pm CST
Where: Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Office, 601 1st Ave N, Saskatoon, SK
Who: Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required as participation is limited to 20 per session. Click here to register.
Anti-Racism Crash Course
When: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 10:00am - 3:30pm CST
Where: Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Office, 601 1st Ave N, Saskatoon, SK
Who: Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required as participation is limited to 20 per session. Click here to register.
COVID-19 Work Safe Leader Designation
When: 40 minute course; complete at your own pace.
Where: Online
Who: WorkSafe Saskatchewan
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline October 6, 2021

Deadline October 15, 2021

Deadline December 30, 2021

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Webinars Increase Connection
to Language and Culture



"If we translate that into the Cree or Dene or other Indigenous languages, it has a deeper meaning. In terms of what we say in the language, it is broad and sacred."

Jessie Sylvestre, Interim President, Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre
EVENTS
September 16, 2021 - 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Regina, SK

September 18, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:00pm
Radville, SK

September 24 - 25, 2021
Weyburn, SK
SaskCulture's E-Update is a bi-weekly electronic bulletin that includes information on upcoming SaskCulture events, programs and activities, along with other information and events that may be useful to cultural organizations, or individuals, interested in building a culturally vibrant community. 
 
SaskCulture receives financial assistance from Sask Lotteries.