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Culture Days continues to build on its national video series that was launched in 2020. The series aims to spotlight artists and cultural workers who are championed by their communities as cultural ambassadors and leaders. The latest video showcases Saskatchewan interdisciplinary artist Leah Dorion, who shares her creative inspirations, process and philosophy, and talks about the Métis mentorship project she led last year at the Mann Art Gallery in Prince Albert. Watch this video in the link below.

A friendly reminder that Culture Days Hub Sponsorship applications will be accepted online until September 1, 2021. Also, all Culture Days in Saskatchewan activities or events that are being supported by a Culture Days Hub Sponsorship must be registered on the Culture Days registration site by August 31, 2021.

SK Arts announced a one-time-only Equipment Purchase Fund to provide support for artists who wish to make a capital purchase not usually eligible for funding in the current Independent Artists program. Applicants may apply for a single-piece of equipment with a maximum grant of $5,000 available. Deadline is October 6, 2021 at 4:30pm CST. To apply, email Carmelle Pretzlaw or phone 306-787-4153.

The Saskatchewan Partnership for Arts Research, in partnership with the City of Regina and On Cue Performance Hub, is looking for input from Regina artists and cultural workers regarding performance spaces and needs for the city. The survey takes an estimated 12 - 20 minutes to complete, and must be completed by August 13, 2021.

The Kickstart Arts Society assembled a digital toolkit, put together through funding by the Canada Council for the Arts, to provide arts organizations, arts educators, and working artists best practices and resources to support their work online.

Created through an endowment by Claire Kramer, the Glengarry Book Award is a $20,000 prize awarded for the first edition of an English novel or book of short fiction. The award was established in recognition of one-room schools and the role they played in the early education of those who would shape the future of the province. Books must have been published between January 2020 and June 30, 2021. The deadline to submit an application is September 10, 2021 by 10:59pm (CST).

The Student Work Placement (SWP) program for the Canadian cultural sector, which aims to connect students to Canadian cultural sector employers with wage subsidies for placements that offer students relevant work experience to their field of study, was launched with funding from Employment and Social Development Canada, the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC). Eligible employers and students may receive a wage subsidy of up to 75%, to a maximum of $7,500 until March 31, 2022. Employers interested in taking part in the program may apply here.

When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 10:30am - 11:45am CDT

Where: Online

Who: Lara Schroeder (Spark Solutions)

Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.

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.

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.

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