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SaskCulture E-Update
September 15, 2021
SEPTEMBER
NEWS
Culture Days in Saskatchewan 2021
Culture Days 2021 kicks off next week with nearly 150 virtual and in-person Saskatchewan events and activities happening from September 24 to October 24. Visit www.culturedays.ca to start planning your Culture Days adventure - it’s free and open to all!
Federal Parties Highlight Arts & Culture Platforms
The Canadian Arts Coalition has released a comprehensive overview of the leading federal parties platforms as they related to the Arts & Culture sector. You can also find full party platforms at the following links:
Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage Across Canada Survey
Heritage Saskatchewan has developed a survey to collect information on intangible cultural heritage perspectives and practices across Canada. The deadline to submit your information to the survey is September 24, 2021. The survey is available in both English and French and takes about 20 minutes to complete. Respondents are eligible to enter a draw for one of two $100 Visa gift cards after taking the survey.
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.
2021 Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award Winner Announced
The Saskatchewan Writers' Guild announced Bill Waiser as this year's recipient of the Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence.
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
Grant Writing Workshop - Facilitated by Prairie Wild Consulting
When: Thursday, September 16, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. 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 September 15, 2021

October 1, 2021

Deadline October 3, 2021

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
Deadline September 17, 2021

Deadline September 20, 2021

Deadline September 30, 2021

Deadline September 30, 2021

Deadline On-Going
Online Band Concerts
Keep Music Lovers Engaged



"The long-­term objective has been to help musicians and bands be prepared, ready and able to play again when restrictions allow. As an added benefit, the altered programming has increased networking opportunities and connected musicians of various ages and locations like never before."

Suzanne Gorman, CEO, Saskatchewan Band Association.
EVENTS
September 7 - November 24, 2021
Yorkton

September 24 - October 24, 2021
Nokomis

September 25, 2021 - 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Melfort
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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