Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities | | |
Upcoming deadline! The Community Cultural Engagement and Planning (CCEP) Grant is open for applications until Aug. 1. | The Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) is open for a new round of applications! Apply by Sep. 10. | SaskCulture's offices will be closed on Aug. 5 for Saskatchewan Day. Regular office hours will be observed on Aug. 6. |
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Upcoming webinar: Informing Queer & Trans Inclusive Funding Practices | Register now for SaskCulture’s upcoming webinar! Join Ivy + Dean Consulting on August 7 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for this lunch & learn about Informing Queer & Trans Inclusive Funding Practices. Ivy + Dean will present the findings of a secondary research project, commissioned by SaskCulture, of promising and leading practices for meaningfully and authentically engaging 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Registration is open until August 6. Open to all at no cost. Read more | | |
SGAP open for applications | |
The Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) is open for applications until September 10, 2024. SGAP aims to provide support to grassroots, unique and innovative cultural initiatives that respond to emergent needs or changes in the cultural sector, and create access and pathways for first-time and under-served applicants. This grant has a maximum grant request of $2,000 and is intended for small-scale initiatives.
Read this article from Engage Magazine to learn about an SGAP-funded project: New non-profit leads discussions on anti-racism. Read more
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Ministry event highlights value of arts, culture and heritage programs in the province | |
On July 12, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Laura Ross hosted an event celebrating Saskatchewan's arts, culture, and heritage. Speakers from the Western Development Museum, Wanuskewin, and the Saskatchewan Science Centre highlighted the impact of cultural programs on the province's quality of life. The event also showcased the Ministry’s support for these organizations.
SaskCulture CEO Dean Kush noted, "The Government’s partnership in the Sask Lotteries Trust Fund ensures ongoing funding for a variety of arts and cultural activities, fostering a vibrant Saskatchewan."
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Learn how to promote your Culture Days events | |
If you missed the Culture Days Promoting Your Events webinar, you can now watch the recording and download the presentation slides to learn more about promotional strategies, partnership building, audience engagement, and community involvement for Culture Days celebrations!
This webinar included promotional strategies, insights on building partnerships and practical tips on how to enhance event promotion from the Culture Days Saskatchewan and BC Culture Days teams. Read more
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Creative Kids still accepting applications | |
Families can apply by August 16 to Creative Kids for activities that begin this fall.
Creative Kids helps Saskatchewan children facing financial barriers participate in art, music, dance, theatre, and various cultural activities.
For more information on how to apply, visit the Creative Kids website. Read more
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Multicultural Honours Awards open for nominations | This year, the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan's Multicultural Honours Awards include the new Leading Together Award, as well as the Saskatchewan Multicultural Leadership Award and the Multicultural Youth Leadership Award. The awards are now open for nominations for 2024. The recipients will be honoured at a November 16 celebration in Regina hosted by the Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, and Her Honour Donna Mirasty. Read more | Increase in cultural jobs in SK above national average | Hill Strategies released a new analysis of changes in the number of jobs in the arts, culture, and heritage in Canada. This analysis found that, between 2010 and 2022, Saskatchewan saw an increase in cultural jobs of 5%, above the national average of 4%. Overall, the changes in cultural jobs were very inconsistent across the country, with several provinces seeing decreases, especially since the pandemic. Read more | Podcast explores the possible impact of Bill S-279 on charitable sector | A recent episode of the CharityVillage Connects podcast brought together Senator Ratna Omidvar and other sector experts to discuss Bill S-279, what it would mean for charities, and the current state of equity and diversity in Canada’s non-profit leadership. Senator Omidvar proposed Bill S-279 earlier in the year to amend the Income Tax Act to require charities to report on the diversity of their boards in their annual filings. Read more | | |
Writing grant follow-up reports | |
Submitting grant follow-up reports after a funded project is complete is an important part of the funding process that you should plan from the start. Collecting information for the follow-up as you go along is a good way to write a report that effectively shows how your project met the goals of the funding program. | | |
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Medicine Wheel Workshops (City of Prince Albert - Artists in Communities)
On Wednesdays in July, join Lisa Halsall & Alex Powalinsky for Medicine Wheel workshops. This series of workshops uses self-reflection, beading, and medicine wheel teachings to help participants explore their strengths and resources in all aspects of their being. Workshops are for the Indigiqueer community and allies. Participants may attend all sessions or one session.
When: July 3 - 31, 2024
Where: Prince Albert, SK *Register via email
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Webinar: Informing Queer & Trans Inclusive Funding Practices (SaskCulture)
In this SaskCulture webinar about Informing Queer & Trans Inclusive Funding Practices, Ivy + Dean CEO Jacq Brasseur will present the findings of a secondary research project, commissioned by SaskCulture, of promising and leading practices for meaningfully and authentically engaging 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
When: August 7, 2024
Where: Online *Register online
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Treaty Learning Journey Conference (Office of the Treaty Commissioner)
Registration is now open for the Treaty Learning Journey: Let's Talk Truth Conference. Walk with the OTC on a journey at this conference that includes networking and sessions about: BEFORE TREATY - Worldview and Indigeneity, AT TREATY - Numbered Treaties, AFTER TREATY - Breaches of Treaty, and TODAY - Contemporary Indigenous Issues.
When: October 24 -25, 2024
Where: Saskatoon, SK *Register online
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Introduction to Unconscious Bias (CharityVillage)
This course explores one of the most pervasive barriers to inclusion in the workplace and society – unconscious bias. Bias can not be eliminated but it can be managed, so you will learn to identify strategies to increase awareness and mitigate the impact of bias in the workplace.
When: Available on-demand
Where: Online *Register online
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
Nature inspires students' art
By: Katie Doke Sawatzky
For some students, school does not come easy. This was Artist Bonny Kendel-Macnab’s experience until she found art. Through her recent residency, she demonstrated how beneficial nature-based art can be for students. 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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