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SaskCulture E-Update
June 23, 2021
JUNE
NEWS
SaskCulture Launches New Small Grant Accessibility Program
The Small Grant Accessibility Program aims to provide support for new cultural initiatives that respond to emerging needs or changes in the cultural sector, including youth-led and development-focused activities. This grant, which provides up to $2,000, is designed to support small-scale, more time-sensitive initiatives, and increase access to first-time, unincorporated and/or under-served applicants. Deadline is July 9, 2021. For more information, visit saskculture.ca or contact Kenneth Nzeyimana at 306-780-9398 or knzeyimana@saskculture.ca. 
SaskCulture Wants to Hear From You!
Complete the Bouncing Back from COVID-19 survey before June 30 for a chance to win one of three VISA gifts cards. It’s a great opportunity to give us input that will help us help you going forward. Thank you to everyone who has already completed the survey and provided us with this important feedback.
SaskCulture Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
SaskCulture held its Annual General Meeting on Friday, June 18 through a digital meeting. At the AGM, four new directors were selected to sit on the board:
SaskCulture welcomes our new board members and wants to acknowledge and thank outgoing directors Karen Henders, Calvin Racette, Sheryl Kimbley, and Lauren Stead for their contributions.
SaskCulture Board Chair Recognized with National Award
James Ingold, SaskCulture's Board of Directors Chair, was recognized by the 2021 Business/Arts Awards through being awarded the Arnold Edinborough Award. Named after the founding president of Business/Arts, the award is presented to a young business professional who has demonstrated exemplary volunteer leadership and volunteerism in the arts.
Culture Days in Saskatchewan 2021
SaskCulture is still accepting applications for its Culture Days Hub Sponsorship opportunity. Sponsorships of up to $5,000 are available for Culture Days hubs (two or more community partners working together to hold free and engaging arts and culture activities for the public from September 24 – October 24, 2021). Interested applicants can email Shelley Fayant, SaskCulture communications consultant, for more details and information on how to apply.
 
The next Culture Days webinar - Hit Refresh: At-home & Online Programming 2.0 - takes place June 30 at 11:00 am (CST). Presenters from Arts Etobicoke will share strategies on adapting arts programming for online and at-home audiences. Save your virtual seat and sign-up today!
 
Don’t forget the Culture Days event registration site is now live so organizers- start registering your Culture Days activities today!
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place every year on June 21, but every day is a good day to learn about and celebrate the varied and distinct Indigenous peoples, cultures and traditions throughout Canada. Check out the following films by Indigenous filmmakers and learn more about the unique experiences, perspectives and resilience of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people and communities:
·    Sisters & Brothers
·    Birth of a Family 
Residential School Memorial Site will be Place for Reflection and Education
At a ceremony held on National Indigenous Peoples Day, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced plans to move forward with a memorial site to be established on the ground of Government House. Initial planning for the memorial has been done in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, traditional knowledge keepers, and community members to ensure cultural relevance. Further discussions on the design are continuing to ensure a collaborative approach to the memorial.
Nominations Open for 2021 Lieutenant Governor Heritage Awards
The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Heritage Awards are now accepting nominations for 2021. Nominations are accepted in four categories: Community Development, Public Outreach, Physical Heritage Conservation, and Intangible Cultural Heritage. Deadline for submissions in August 27, 2021.
AWARENESS HUB
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Hit Refresh: At-Home & Online Programming 2.0
When: June 30, 2021 - 11:00am CST
Where: Online
Who: Culture Days, Arts Etobicoke
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Trauma-Informed Culturally-Sensitive Arts Delivery Training
When: July 9 - 11, 2021
Where: Jack Millikin Centre, Ness Creek - Outside Big River, SK
Who: Holly Yuzicapi, Eliza Doyle, Elder Joseph Naytowhow, Rand Teed, Clorice Delorme, Rebecca Donnelly, Russell McAuley
$400 registration fee; attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations on/near site. Click here to register.
Virtual ProPride: Beyond Equity Towards Justice (English)
When: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Where: Online
Who: Pride at Work Canada
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Virtual ProPride: Beyond Equity Towards Justice (French)
When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Where: Online
Who: Pride at Work Canada
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline July 9, 2021

Culture Days Hub Sponsorship
Now Open - Contact Shelley Fayant for more details, including how to apply online.
Deadline October 15, 2021

Deadline Two Weeks Prior to Proposed Project

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Traditions and Language:
Oasis Programs Adapted
During Pandemic



"Facebook groups have allowed us to keep in contact, share ideas, and connect with the youth as well."

Joy Hanson, Executive Director, Nipawin Oasis Centre
DIGITAL EVENTS
June 23, 2021 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm

June 26 - 27, 2021

June 28, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.