Information is key to success in today's sport, culture and recreation environment. In Get the Scoop, you will find the latest news, funding and resources from the South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District.
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It’s 2022! Happy New Year! TIPS to help your Board or Committee Kickstart 2022! |
Are you new to the South East District? Would your group like to learn more about our services, grants and supports? Our approachable staff are available to meet with your group via our Zoom platform at a time that is convenient for you! We can share resources and programs that are specific to your board or committee – so you can prosper and kickstart 2022 like champions!
Take a peek at who we are and some of the impact we are making in community by viewing our Mission Moments video below!
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To schedule a zoom chat with us, email Joni Hagen, Executive Director, at ed@southeastdistrict.ca. We can meet with your entire board, or your Chairperson, or staff! |
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On-Demand Training Modules: Policy & Procedure |
Be Proactive, Not Reactive!
This on-demand training module will leave you with:
- An understanding of why policy and procedures are important
- An awareness of how to write a policy and procedure
- Knowledge of what policies every organization should have
- Access to sample policies and resources to get you started!
To access this on-demand training module, register below.
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Spotlight Story: Vibank's Collaborative Community Wings Project Takes Flight! |
The Village of Vibank is one of several communities that have benefitted from the GROW Your Community Grant funding this year. This fall, the Village of Vibank applied to create a collaborative outdoor mural project called "Vibank Community Wings." |
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ED Blog: Become A "Winter Town" And Embrace The Cold! |
I have been doing a lot of reading lately on the winter strategies that local governments are creating to try to get people outdoors more in the winter season - and to embrace and celebrate winter instead of hiding from it. Many municipalities are taking action. They are looking at their infrastructure, outdoor spaces, and programs; and considering how to create a vibrant and active community in all four seasons!
Why become a town that embraces winter, you ask? There are so many benefits!
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Sask Lotteries Beneficiary Stories |
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Sask Lotteries is the main fundraiser for more than 12,000 volunteer-led sport, culture and recreation groups in Saskatchewan.
These groups support a wide range of activities and promote opportunities for participants of all ages and abilities to play, create and grow. Check out the sport, culture, and recreation beneficiary stories down below.
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Critical Update 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games Will Not Proceed |
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REGINA, SK, January 7, 2022 — This year's Saskatchewan Winter Games that were slated to take place in Regina from February 20-26, 2022, will not proceed due to COVID-19.
The Saskatchewan Games Council and the Regina Host Committee have made the difficult decision that the 2022 Saskatchewan Winter Games in Regina will not proceed in February based on advice from medical advisors due to the unpredictability of the Omicron variant. This decision follows a recommendation by medical health officials representing the Saskatchewan Health Authority, as well as input from the Medical Division of the Host Organizing Committee.
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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, to find out more about the different areas of impact and the concerns about recovery going forward.
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New Recreation Facility Wows in Weyburn |
On October 16, 2021, the City of Weyburn officially opened their new multi-purpose sports, culture and recreation facility, the Credit Union Spark Centre.
To learn more about this facility, SPRA Field Consultant Dan Gallagher spoke with Andrew Crowe, Director of Leisure Services for the City of Weyburn.
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Design Guide for Winter Placemaking |
Is winter getting you down? Does your community want to look at ways to promote positive winter experiences for residents? Check out this Design Guide for Winter Placemaking! There are lots of ideas such as Snow Lanterns, Cozy Fest: Street Sweaters (bringing colourful textiles into public spaces), Community Firepits, Snow Globe Shake Up (life size snow globes on main street), Light & Bites (decorating contest and chilli cook off), and Electric Forest (a forest of pool noodles arranged in groves). |
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Upcoming Opportunities & Resources |
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Regina Archaeological Society - 2022 Winter Talks |
Rocanville Folsom Site: Discovery, Curation and Interpretation - Tuesday the 18th at 7.30 p.m.
This session will talk about a Folsom site located in the Qu’Appelle Valley near Rocanville, Sask. James Sarazin will recount how he found the site quite by accident and how he and his late wife, Brenda, collected, researched and curated the collection.
Dr Tom Richards will present the results of his analysis of this collection and interpret what Folsom people were doing at this site around 12,000 years ago.’
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South East District Resources
For more resources, visit our retooled 'Resource' section on our website.
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The Pandemic Impact on Girls in Sport |
COVID-19 has profoundly impacted society, an impact that we will feel for years to come.
Within sport, COVID-19 has resulted in huge revenue losses and deep cuts to programming. Every individual involved in sport, from leaders to athletes to coaches, at all levels of sport, felt these changes. But, the impact of those changes were likely not be experienced equally by all. Reviewing sport participation statistics from before COVID-19, fewer girls participated in sport compared to boys and girls experienced unique barriers to sport.
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Indigenous Storyteller in Residence - Zoey Roy |
Join Zoey each Thursday evening to write original poems, prose, or songs that you will perform as part of a collective for Indigenous Achievement Week. Each week, we will focus on expanding your toolkit of knowledge and techniques so you feel comfortable sharing your work with a public performance. Don't worry! Zoey will be here to coach you through. |
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Upcoming Opportunities & Resources |
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Physical Activity and Play |
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Community Classes: Program Packages for Organizations |
The NEW Sharing Dance Older Adults app offers safe, seated and standing dance classes for you! Classes are taught by professional dance teachers from Canada’s National Ballet School, are accompanied by a live musician, and include a variety of movement options. No dance experience is required!
How it works:
- Subscribe to access streamed videos and follow along with dance experts as they lead you through a class approximately 20 minutes in length
- Watch through the Sharing Dance Older Adults web platform, or download the app to your phone or tablet
- Enjoy engaging classes featuring live accompaniment that develop your skills and confidence
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ParticipACTION Micro-Granting Webinar |
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ParticipACTION will be hosting a webinar about micro-granting and the 2022 Community Better Challenge series. The webinar will focus on how and when to apply for a grant, what grant funding can be used for and an overview of high quality applications.
- A Saskatchewan-only webinar will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 10:00 a.m.
- A national webinar will take place on Thursday, Jan. 13 for anybody who misses the Saskatchewan one.
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Grant Writing Tip of the Month |
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Do write brief, succinct, straight-to-the-point answers to each of the questions. Leaving a question blank will result in an incomplete application.
Do explain what you will use the grant for and make sure the BUDGET form is accurate and complete! Be as specific as possible by listing all expenses (get quotes if needed).
Do use the spell-check and grammar-check functions on your computer or have someone check your spelling and grammar before sending the application.
Do read the funding criteria thoroughly. If you are not sure the project fits the grant, call us!
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Sask Lotteries Community Grant Program |
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Community Initiatives Fund Summer Grant Program |
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The Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program assists in the development of sport, culture and recreation programs by providing funds to nonprofit community organizations operated by volunteers. The grant program is a partnership among Sask Sport Inc., SaskCulture Inc. and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Inc.
This year, the Sask Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation is excited to provide the application package in two forms. A paper application package is still being circulated along with a new option that will provide you with electronic access to the same documents.
This application is for the April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, grant period.
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Is your community seeking funding for your summer programs in 2022? Do you need to hire summer programmers or staff? Check out the CIF Summer Grant Program.
The Summer Grant Program provides funding support to standalone summer programs for children and youth participants under 18 years of age. Summer programs must be held between June 1 and August 31.
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Apply by January 15, 2022
Apply by January 25, 2022
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Apply by February 1, 2022
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Apply by April 15, 2022
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Ongoing (Final reports completed by Feb. 15, 2022)
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Please note deadlines may change. For up to date information, seek the funder for the correct dates. |
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Saskatchewan Lotteries - Everyone Wins! |
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Sask Lotteries funds over 12,000 sport, culture and recreation groups across Saskatchewan. Every time you purchase a lottery ticket in Saskatchewan, a portion of that revenue supports a wealth of organizations in our communities. Subscriptions allow lottery players to play draw-based games – including LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49, WESTERN MAX, WESTERN 649, DAILY GRAND and EXTRA – for up to a year in advance. Subscriptions can be purchased by phone, by mail, or on the Sask Lotteries website. |
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Located within Treaty 2 & 4 Territory and Homeland of the Metis |
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Check us out on social media! |
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"South East District is a community driven organization for sport, culture and recreation in south east Saskatchewan. We help to build creative, active, and healthy communities. Join us!” |
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