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The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership (AACL) Grant is open for a new round of funding — the only one in 2024. Apply by Apr. 15. |
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SaskCulture Board nominations open | |
SaskCulture is seeking talented, dynamic, conscientious and energetic individuals interested in volunteering to assist in the cultural development of Saskatchewan. The positions open for election at the 2024 Annual General Meeting are as follows:
- Chair
- Directors from the following communities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the arts
- First Nations ancestry and a demonstrated knowledge of First Nations culture
- Membership at Large
- Demonstrated knowledge of multiculturalism
Applications received after the May 1 deadline will be treated as a nomination from the floor. For more information and to fill out an application form, visit the SaskCulture website.
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Spotlight: SaskCulture's Member Benefits | |
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Did you know? SaskCulture members can access to a variety of benefits through their membership, including: Organizational services like reduced rates for hotels and car rentals, printing services, accounting services, laptop and board room rentals, and many more; Professional Development and Resources opportunities including annual gatherings and human resource support; and Networking and Communications benefits like member consultations and inclusion in the membership directory.
Visit the SaskCulture website to learn all that you can access with your membership. Read more
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Start of Ramadan
March 11 or March 12
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Expected personal spending on arts and culture is up in 2024 | A recent national Arts Response Tracking Study, conducted by Nanos, shows that people's expected spending for arts and cultural events is now a net positive of +10 in 2024, up from a net negative of -6 in 2022. This tracking study is a regular monitor of the environment in the arts and culture sector. The report also shares that online searches and talks with friends and family are the top ways culture-goers find out about new arts and cultural events. Read more | SaskCulture is saddened by the passing of Richard Kotowich on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the age of 74. A passionate Indigenous health advocate, Rick was also a dedicated community arts volunteer. He served on the early organizing committee for Creative Kids, which has since grown to support thousands of Saskatchewan children and youth who face financial barriers to arts and cultural activities. Visit Rick's obituary for more. Read more | Regina Folk Festival pauses to rebuild | The next Regina Folk Festival will take place in 2025. The organization is taking a year-long festival programming pause to rebuild its resources. As an arts organizations in a landscape impacted by pandemic-related economic challenges, the group will also take the time to think about their vision going forward. In lieu of a festival, the group will be presenting a concert series throughout 2024. Read more | Growing Nonprofits Series open for registrations | Four upcoming online sessions are open for registrations. The Growing Nonprofits Series is led by the Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Studies Network and it aims to enhance the capacity and knowledge of non-profit professionals through continuous learning and community-driven research. The sessions in March and April will cover: Navigating and Influencing Policy Makers, Advocacy Coalitions and Collaborations Panel Discussion, Advocacy Success Stories: Lessons from Indigenous Activist Elder Lorna Standingready, and Evaluating & Measuring Community Engagement Efforts. Read more | | |
Do you know about SaskCulture's Respect Resource Line? | |
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With Pink Shirt Day taking place last week, the importance of anti-bullying initiatives is top of mind. Standing up to bullying involves being able to recognize and address concerning behaviours taking place around you, and knowing which external resources you can access to help you in this process. It is important to be prepared to deal with cases of bullying, abuse, harassment or discrimination in cultural programming.
The SaskCulture Respect Resource Line is a helpline you can access through phone, email or text message if you need to talk to a professional for advice on how to handle a difficult situation.
Bruce Wood, M.A., MPH, a counsellor, therapist, educator, public speaker, community organizer and author who has been in practice for over 30 years, answers all calls to the Respect Resource Line.
Here are some steps you can take to limit BAHD (Bullying, Abuse, Harassment and/or Discrimination) behaviour in your organization:
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The Changing Landscape of Canadian Donors (Keelabs)
In this free webinar, join Jennifer Robins, NFP Lead at Environics Analytics, to learn more about the changing landscape of Canadian donors. Attendees will be able to leverage the learnings from this session and apply them to overarching strategic goals in their organization.
When: March 26, 2024
Where: Online *Register online
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Project creates understanding about Indigenous teachings from the land
By: Jackie Ledingham
A new “interpretive app” for the Saskatoon Afforestation areas, developed as a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, provides a richer learning experience thanks to Indigenous input. Read more
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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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