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.

Common Weal Community Arts in partnership with South East District and Grand Theatre presents a one full day Workshop with Holly Rae Yuzicapi called “The Art of (re)Conciliation.”

In this full-day workshop, Holly will guide participants through an educational cultural conversation and discussion of residential schools in Canada, followed by the creation of a reflective artwork. The conversation will support understanding of how residential schools have impacted the cultures of Indigenous people, and participants will examine the 94 Calls to Action as presented in the 2015 TRC report, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

When: Saturday, April 29, 9:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Where: The Grand Theatre, Indian Head

Cost: Free (Lunch provided)

Grant applications are essential as part of any sport, culture or recreation group or organization. This 90-minute webinar will make sure that you spend your time writing grants wisely and maximize your chances of receiving funding. Learn what is critical when it comes to crafting a successful grant proposal, big or small!

During this webinar you will learn about:

WHO IS THIS FOR? For beginners or anyone wishing to enhance their grant writing skills

Presenter: Wendy Plandowski

When: March 15, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Every small town has several committees and groups that require volunteers to lead meetings and fulfill the Chairperson role. Join us over the lunch hour, as we learn about Robert’s Rules of Order, taking a deep dive into motions and decision-making (voting). Participants will learn when to apply rules informally and when to use formal meeting rules. The webinar will include how to plan and prepare for meetings, deal with conflict and difficult situations, and tips on successful facilitation.

WHO IS THIS FOR? For anyone who chairs and/or wants to gain confidence to lead meetings!

Presenter: Shari Hildred, Valmore Consulting

When: April 26, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

HIGH FIVE® training is a nationally recognized certification that assists leaders working with children and older adults in recreation and sport programs. It is a national quality standard that:

South East District partners with SPRA to bring local training to the south east. Contact us if you would like to host or send students to a HIGH FIVE® course.

The Town of White City was bustling with excitement as they prepared for their annual ChillFest Festival. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the town was eager to come back stronger with a new brand, covid safeguards in place, and the overall goal of creating winter family fun. The festival was not only about continuing the winter excitement from last year, but also about elevating it to a new level by adding a cultural component and creating new opportunities for winter lifestyle activities for residents.

We compiled some information to help you find the resources you need to deliver quality, inclusive and relevant programs for your community!

Check out the tips on what to focus on, where to find instructors and additional tools available!

It was an action-packed and historic week of sport, culture, and community that saw the debut of two new sports to the Saskatchewan Games program: Futsal and Mixed Doubles Curling. Spectacular performances were on display at all sixteen sport competitions. At the close of the Games, Team Saskatoon stood on top of the medal standings, with all nine Districts representing extremely well on and off the field of play. The Joe Griffiths Award was presented to Team South West, while Team North received the SaskMilk District Spirit Award.

South East District would like to express our appreciation to all our Team South East mission staff volunteers who contributed their time, energy, and expertise to make the Saskatchewan Winter Games a success. Their dedication and commitment to ensuring that the games ran smoothly and efficiently did not go unnoticed!

The 2023 Spring Training Symposium will be held in the city of Humboldt on April 24-27, 2023, presented by 1 Stop Playgrounds!

There is a slate of new courses along with the 2 flagship courses – Parks Worker and Arena Operator Level #2. Courses are offered by streams. There are 3 Parks Streams, 1 Combined Stream, 1 Playground Stream, 1 Facility Stream and 1 Supervisory Stream. You can pay by stream or by course/day. A detailed course description and calendar of events is available on the website. Deadline to register is April 17.

Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with your colleagues in the recreation industry!

Many communities in the south east have posted job opportunities for permanent, summer and seasonal positions! Take a look!

Personnel Manager - Southeast Regional Library

Parks & Maintenance Labourer (Seasonal) - Town of Indian Head

Director of Public Works, Park Development & Maintenance Operations - Town of Pilot Butte

Public Works Labourer (Summer Student) - Town of Pilot Butte

Parks Technician (Summer Student) - Town of Pilot Butte

Parks Groundkeeper & Lifeguard/Instructors - Kemoca Regional Park

Recreation Director - R.M. of Browning No. 34 & Town of Lampman Recreation Board

National Volunteer Week 2023 is taking place from April 16 to the 22nd! The National Volunteer Week theme for 2023 is Volunteering Weaves Us Together. This reveals the importance of volunteering to the strength and vibrancy of our communities through the interconnected actions we take to support one another. These diverse forms of sharing our time, talent and energy strengthen the fabric of our community.

To help engage communities, SaskCulture is offering sponsorships for Culture Days Hubs around the province to support the continued success of Culture Days in Saskatchewan. Sponsorships of up to $5,000 will be determined by community size, the strength of community partnerships and the quality and extent of programs/activities offered. Culture Days Hubs are encouraged to bring together different community partners to host cultural activities and distribute funds accordingly.

Make your whole day matter! Canada’s first ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines offer clear direction on what a healthy 24 hours looks like for everyone living in Canada.

Development Deadlines: March 10, June 10, September 10, and December 10

Projects Deadlines: March 1, November 1

Residencies: March 1

Apply by: April 1, 2023

Apply by: March 31, 2023

Apply by: March 31, 2023

👉Improve the quality of your grant applications by accessing our on-demand grant writing recorded webinar.

👉Can’t find the grant you need? Check out the SPRA Grant Guide to research more funding opportunities or reach out to our staff by email at ed@southeastdistrict.ca for assistance in your grant search!

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.