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SaskCulture E-Update
October 13, 2021
OCTOBER
NEWS
Culture Days 2021
Culture Days is in full-swing until October 24th, and there are still many in-person and digital activities left to check out at: www.culturedays.ca. If you’ve already taken part – either as a participant or an organizer – we’d like to hear about your experience to help plan for next year. Share your feedback and you will be eligible to enter a draw for one of two $250 prepaid VISA gift cards. 
Multicultural Initiatives Fund Deadline Approaching
SaskCulture's Multicultural Initiative Fund - Project is approaching its deadline of October 18. Eligible organizations are encouraged to review funding guidelines and submit an application to this fund before the deadline.
COVID-19 Rapid Testing and Screening in the Workplace
The Government of Canada has made rapid tests for COVID-19 available to businesses and non-profit organizations through a rapid testing initiative. Guidelines for eligibility, as well as further information about this initiative, can be found here.
Data Shows Precarity in Canada's Arts & Culture Sector
Arts Insight Canada's newest datasets have revealed wide-spread precarity in Canada's arts and culture sector. The data highlights some of the challenges facing the sector as Canada continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
  • One in Four arts, entertainment and recreation workers lost their job in 2020, an increase from 2019, and a net loss of 114,000 jobs.
  • The 25% decrease in arts and cultural jobs was higher than any other industry in 2020; by comparison, accommodation and food services job loss was 23%.
  • Stress and burnout levels among artists and art workers are high (62%), with stress levels even higher for those who are deaf or have a disability (65%), are BIPOC (68%), serve as a primary caregiver (69%), or are a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community (78%).
  • 63% of eligible workers in the arts, entertainment and recreation sector received at least one Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) payment in 2020.
  • Economic activity in live performance was 63% lower than pre-pandemic levels.
  • In the arts, entertainment and recreation sector the number of organizations and businesses with at least one employee decreased 8% between January 2020 and May 2021; the same decrease as the accommodation and food sector. The average decrease in all sectors of the economy was -1%.
Cultural Human Resources Council Student Work Program
The CHRC Student Work Placement Program connects students and employers in developing meaningful placements that apply and develop skills for post-secondary students. Employers can apply to the program to receive a wage subsidy of up to 75% of wages (to a maximum of $7,500).
Nominations for Saskatchewan Order of Merit Now Open
The Saskatchewan Order of Merit is now accepting nominations for outstanding contributions by individuals within our province. Nominees must be a current or former long-term resident of Saskatchewan, with posthumous nominations accepted within one year of the individual's passing. Nominations must be received by November 30, 2021.
Yorkton Film Festival Opens Submissions for 2022
The Yorkton Film Festival, which is celebrating 75 years in 2022, is now accepting submissions from Canadian filmmakers for the 2022 Festival. Full submissions guidelines and regulations can be found in the link above.
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
Q&A with the Business Response Team
When: Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, Government of Saskatchewan
Free to attend, but registration is required by 5:00pm October 13. Click here to register.
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.
Indigenous Awareness Training Level 1: Myths & Misconceptions
When: October 19 - October 20, 2021 - 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Nick Creighton, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
$150 plus GST for SCC Members (Contact Michele for Promo Code), $250 plus GST for non-members. Registration includes both sessions.
Appreciation vs. Appropriation: Journey as an Ally
When: Wednesday, October 27, 1:30 - 3:30pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Saskatchewan Districts for Sports, Culture and Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required by Monday, October 25, 12:00pm. Click here to register.
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.
Heritage Symposium: Getting Real About Reconciliation
When: Tuesday, November 2 - Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Where: Online
Who: Heritage Saskatchewan in partnership with the Museums Association of Saskatchewan
GST/HST Rules for Charities
When: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - 1:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Michael Monk (Canada Revenue Agency), Volunteer Canada
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Communities for Gender Equality - 2SLGBTQ+ Communities
When: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Community Foundations of Canada
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here for more information, registration link to follow.
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 15, 2021

Deadline October 15, 2021

Deadline October 15, 2021

Deadline October 29, 2021

Deadline November 1, 2021

Deadline November 1, 2021

Deadline November 30, 2021

Deadline December 30, 2021

Deadline April 2022

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
New Action Groups Focus
on Reconciliation in Saskatoon



"What I think is really exciting about these early stages is having such diverse voices sitting around a circle every month, talking about tough conversations and trying to identify where we can have an impact and where we can spark real change."
 
Carrie Catherine, Coordinator, Reconciliation Saskatoon. 
EVENTS
October 14, 2021 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Pilot Butte

October 14, 2021 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Prince Albert

October 16, 2021 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Yorkton
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. 
 
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