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The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant (AACL) is open for a new round of funding! Apply by October 31. | The Multicultural Initiatives Fund – Project (MIF-P) is open for applications! Apply by October 4. |
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Culture Days kicks off Sept. 22 | |
Culture Days is just around the corner. Running from September 22 to October 15, Culture Days is a celebration of arts, culture and creativity in Saskatchewan, with over 200 free activities registered in the province so far. Find an event near you — there is something for everyone!
If you are planning a free arts and culture event during the three weeks of Culture Days celebration, event registration is still open until September 21.
For organizers promoting their Culture Days events, a recording of the Last-Minute Promo for Event Organizers webinar, plus a recap on what was covered and links to resources, is available on the Culture Days Webinar Series page.
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Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant open for applications | |
Last call! Support SK kids' participation in creative and cultural activities | |
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Creative Kids Saskatchewan's 50/50 fundraiser will announce a winner next month. Purchase a Creativity for Kids 50/50 ticket by October 1 and help a child and youth facing financial barriers participate in a life-changing cultural activity for your chance to win. For other ways to help, share the 50/50 links on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Creative Kids removes financial barriers for Saskatchewan kids to participate in arts and culture such as dance, art, drama, and music. Funds raised by this raffle will support local children ages 4 to 19 to participate in creative and cultural activities.
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Upcoming reception for Canada Council for the Arts CEO | |
SK Arts will host two welcome receptions for Michelle Chawla, CEO, Canada Council for the Arts, this month. The Saskatoon reception will be held on September 28, and the Regina reception will be held on September 29. Those wishing to attend may RSVP to Chip McDaniel at cmcdaniel@sk-arts.ca by September 25.
Chawla has worked at the Council since 1995. Most recently, she was the Director General of Strategy, Public Affairs and Arts Engagement. Read more
| New collective brings together non-profit organizations in SK | |
The new Saskatchewan Social Enterprise Hub is a collective of non-profit organizations that aims to nurture social enterprise growth in Saskatchewan. The hub is the result of a partnership between the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) and the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance.
As part of the group's work in supporting the social enterprise model as an effective option to support community well-being and sustainability, the SPRA is collecting information about the current Social Enterprise landscape in Saskatchewan. Anyone operating businesses, not-for-profits, cooperatives and charitable agencies doing social enterprise work is invited to participate in a survey. Read more
| SK Volunteer Medal open for nominations | The provincial government is receiving nominations for the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal until October 31. Established in 1995, the decoration recognizes Saskatchewan's vibrant volunteer sector. This formal recognition of volunteers is meant to express the gratitude of the community and to present role models to the people of the province. Any individual or group may submit nominations. Read more | | |
How can social media help your non-profit? | |
An organization can be doing great work, but if it is not sharing its progress, programs and services with the public, then that work will not be reaching as many people as it could. Nowadays, social media is a tool that groups can use to reach people beyond their usual audience, at low or no cost. Here are some resources and success stories to get you thinking about how social media can help you share your organization's mission with the world. | |
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Looking for more tips? Check out SaskCulture's Organizational Resources for more. | |
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Grant Writing Workshop (Community Futures Mid-Sask)
This workshop will guide participants through the ins and outs of grant writing. Participants will gain insights into crafting compelling proposals and provide tools and knowledge to help their grant writing skills.
When: September 28, 2023
Where: Online *Register online
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Volunteer helps cultural centre on a sustainable path forward
By: John Loeppky
When Donny White found the Jasper Cultural and Historical Centre struggling seven years ago, the retired arts and heritage administrator, knew the organization needed a culture shift.
“They didn’t have a professional base and they didn’t have funding that was going to take them forward. After 30 years, the Centre wouldn’t make it much further than three or six months,” says White, the volunteer manager and board chair. Read more
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