Budget Brings in Some Unexpected Surprises
The recently released 2022-23 Provincial Budget had some surprises for the arts and cultural community in Saskatchewan.
An additional $8 million dollars was allotted this fiscal year to the Creative Saskatchewan Production Grant Program. According to Hon. Donna Harpauer, Minister of Finance, it is hoped that the $10 million fund will attract $50 million in new investment in film and television production, as well as associated economic activity.
“SaskCulture is pleased to see the government’s investment in the film and television production in the province,” says James Ingold, chair, SaskCulture. “This commitment to building the industry will help to re-energize interest in Saskatchewan’s talent in new and creative ways.”
The Budget also included the addition of the 6% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to admission and entertainment charges, effective October 1, 2022, for sport, culture and recreation activities. Activities that will be impacted include: admissions to concerts/shows, movie theatres, museums, zoos, historical sites, fairs, trade shows, arts and craft shows, conferences, seminars, professional theatre tickets and subscriptions, and a range of sporting and recreation activities. There will be an exemption to the PST for children’s activities, aimed at those 14 and under, offered via schools or non-profits, such as amateur theatre productions, and fundraising activities.
“The arts and cultural community is quite concerned about getting audiences back into their events, activities and venues,” says Ingold. “The timing of an additional tax on these activities will make it even harder to encourage participants, audiences and volunteers to get back to their pre-pandemic involvement in cultural activities and experiences.”
While some cultural organizations received some modest increases, SK Arts remained status quo in funding for the year. According to Daniel Parr, president of Saskatchewan Arts Alliance, “Status quo funding to organizations such as SK Arts, taking into account the rising cost of living and record-breaking inflation, amounts to a decrease that puts significant pressure on the arts sector to meet its increasing obligations and stifles growth.”
For more detail on the 2022-23 Budget, visit 2022-23 Estimates (visit page 95 for the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport). Links to other budget documents can be found here.
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Request for Proposals - Measurement Framework & Evaluation Strategy
SaskCulture is looking for an external program evaluator or agency to design and implement
purposeful and effective values-based measurement framework to inform decision-making and
learning within and outside of the organization. The program evaluator will also assess existing
evaluation, data collection, and decision-making processes to ensure that the policies and practices that uphold the evaluation strategy match with the values and are sustainable for the long-term future. The full RFP can be found here. Deadline for submission of proposals is
April 15, 2022.
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A lively celebration of East Indian cuisine and entertainment in support of Creative Kids Saskatchewan. Enjoy an authentic East Indian dinner, live entertainment, fashion show, auctions and raffles and support Regina kids. Individual tickets available for $150, Corporate Table of 8 for $1,350 (includes logo recognition). |
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Culture Days Hub Sponsorship Details for 2022
SaskCulture is once again offering Culture Days Hub Sponsorships to help engage Saskatchewan communities and support the continued success of Culture Days, which takes place between September 23 and October 16, 2022. This year, applications with activities and programming that advance Truth and Reconciliation as part of September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will be prioritized. The online application will open on Friday, April 1, 2022 and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the sponsorship budget is expended; click here to find out more about the Culture Days Hub Sponsorship opportunity, including how to request an application. |
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MAS Awards 2022 Nominations Open
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Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan Looking for Interpreters
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Royal Bank Foundation YFF Mentorship Program Open
The Yorkton Film Festival is now accepting applications for the 2022 RBC YFF Mentorship Program. Up to five participants will be chosen to participate in a one year program that connects emerging filmmakers with mentors to provide them guidance and creative development in Canada's film and television sector. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2022. |
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Let's Talk: Reconciliation Conversations
When: Last Wednesday of Each Month - 11:00am CST
Where: Online
Who: ConnectR
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Land Acknowledgement Webinar
When: Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 1:15pm - 3:15pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District, Office of the Treaty Commissioner
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Community Forum - Beyond Diversity & Inclusion
When: Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
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SaskShift Workshops - Relational Fundraising and Development
When: April 6, 2022 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: SK Arts
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Recruiting, Retaining and Motivating Volunteers in Post COVID-19 Times
When: April 26, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
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SaskShift Workshops - Growing Audiences
When: May 4, 2022 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: SK Arts
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SaskShift Workshops - Knowledge Based Assessment
When: June 8, 2022 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: SK Arts
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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
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COVID-19 Work Safe Leader Designation
When: 40 minute course; complete at your own pace.
Where: Online
Who: WorkSafe Saskatchewan
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For projects taking place between September 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
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JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES |
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New Network of Landholders
Upholds Treaty Rights
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"In the spirit of sharing the land, members commit to list their name on the online directory and post signs on the land they hold title to, stating “Indigenous land users welcome”, with a contact phone number. Members are found throughout the province in Treaty 4 and 6."
Hillary Aitken, Member of the Treaty Land Sharing Network Committee.
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EVENTS & COMMEMORATIVE DAYS
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Regina
March 31, 2022 - 6:30pm
Saskatoon
April 2 - 23, 2022 - 5:30pm
Watson
April 10, 2022 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Promote Your Next Event for Free!
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! Events submitted through the events calendar can be highlighted in E-Update, shared through SaskCulture's social media pages, and can help further highlight your next event! |
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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.
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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.
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