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SaskCulture E-Update
January 5, 2022
JANUARY'S DAYS TO REMEMBER
NEWS
Invite SaskCulture to Your Next Member Event
SaskCulture is interested in connecting with you and your members. If you would like a SaskCulture Board Member to attend one of your next member events, in-person or virtually, please let us know. Connections with member groups helps us learn, grow and continue to provide programs and services that meet your needs. Contact Nichole Williams, Executive Assistant, SaskCulture at 306-780-9259 or nwilliams@saskculture.ca to make arrangements.
COVID-19 Significantly Impacted Demand for Cultural Products, Programs and Services, Survey Says
This past year, SaskCulture, in partnership with SK Arts and Creative Saskatchewan, surveyed members of the cultural community to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cultural programming in the province. The survey, called Bouncing Back from COVID-19, ran from June 14 to July 6, 2021 and received 408 responses from a wide cross section of the cultural community.
 
According to the survey, the cultural community had to cancel and/or postpone thousands of public programs, lessons, exhibitions, events, performances and festivals, as well as closing or limiting access to venues such as museums, galleries, theatres, schools and community centres. According to survey respondents, only seven percent of respondents were able to operate as usual since COVID-19 began; 44% operated with limited programs; 34% operated with some modifications; and another seven per cent shut down completely. After a year of public health restrictions, respondents said that demand for their products, programs and services had decreased by 67% over the course of the year. Read the final report here, to find out more about the different areas of impact and the concerns about recovery going forward.
Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) Accepting Applications
SaskCulture's SGAP deadline is January 24, 2022. SGAP is available to new or underserved organizations that have never been awarded a SaskCulture grant, to support grassroots cultural initiatives, and to meet emerging time-sensitive opportunities. Learn more about eligibility, and how to apply, here.
Five from Saskatchewan Appointed to Order of Canada
Five Saskatchewan residents have been announced as recent appointments to the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honour that recognizes exemplary lifetime achievements and service. Saskatchewan's appointees are:
  • Yann Martel, Saskatoon
  • Lillian Eve Quan Dyck, Saskatoon
  • Deborah Chatsis, Prince Albert
  • Robin Poitras, Regina
  • Vaughn Wyatt, Saskatoon
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
Cultural Coffee Date with Prairie Central District
When: January 12, 2022 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Prairie Central District
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to Register.
Grant Writing Workshop
When: January 13, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to Register.
Trauma Informed Care and Ambiguous Loss Webinars
When: January - March 2022 (2 sessions offered per month on each topic)
Where: Online
Who: RCMP Family Violence Initiative Fund
Free to attend, but registration is required. Contact Dwayne Yasinowski or call 306-523-2786.
Treaty Awareness Training
When: January 17 - 18, 2022 - 9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Where: Gallagher Centre, Yorkton
Who: Yorkton Tribal Council and the Office of the Treaty Commissioner
Please contact Iris Acoose (YTC) or Charmaine Gardiner (OTC) for more information.
Grant Writing Workshop
When: January 21, 2022 - 9:30am - 11:30am CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to Register.
Let's Talk: Reconciliation Conversations
When: Last Wednesday of Each Month - 11:00am CST
Where: Online
Who: ConnectR
Introductory Indigenous Business & Economic Development
When: February 8 - February 11, 2022 - 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by January 18, 2022. Click here to register.
Introductory Leading Teams: Governance for Indigenous Councils and Boards
When: February 15 - February 18, 2022 - 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by January 25, 2022. Click here to register.
Introductory Establishing Indigenous Institutions of Governance
When: March 8 - March 11, 2022 - 10:00am - 1:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by February 15, 2022. Click here to register.
Introductory Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership
When: March 22 - March 25, 2022 - 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by March 1, 2022. Click here to register.
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program
When: 2 hour course; complete at your own pace.
Where: Online
Who: STOPS to Violence, Safe Places Swift Current
Free to attend, but registration is required. 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 January 28, 2022

Deadline March 2022

Deadline April 2022

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline January 14, 2022

Deadline January 15, 2022

Deadline January 31, 2022

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going
Embracing Differences: Learning
First-Hand from Cultural Ambassadors



"Students were able to tap into community resources, instead of finding information on the internet that may or may not be reliable; this program supports learning in the classroom, in the ambassador’s own voice, experience, and teachings about the culture."

Holly Paluck, Cochair, Regina Multicultural Council - Embracing Differences Planning Committee
EVENTS
Yorkton
January 3 - 27, 2022

Virtual/Online
January 12, 2022 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST

Virtual/Online
January 13, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm CST
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.