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Grant Spotlight: Funding available for multicultural initiatives | SaskCulture's Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Project aims to advance cross-cultural understanding and support work that aligns with the principles of Truth and Reconciliation in Saskatchewan by supporting projects encouraging people to share, learn, appreciate and respect cultural diversity. Apply by March 31! | Registered, Saskatchewan, non-profit organizations, First Nations, or municipalities, with cultural mandates are eligible to apply. The MIF program objectives are to support ethno-cultural, multicultural, First Nations and Métis initiatives, projects and activities. | | |
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Call for Nominations: SaskCulture Board of Directors
SaskCulture is seeking talented, dynamic, conscientious and energetic individuals interested in volunteering to assist in the cultural development of Saskatchewan. SaskCulture strives to build a culturally vibrant future in which all citizens of Saskatchewan individually and collectively celebrate, value and support participation in and access to cultural experience. The deadline for applications is May 1.
The positions open for election and the complete nominations package are available on the SaskCulture website.
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Heritage Week
February 20-26
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SK Arts celebrates 75 years with campaign | |
To celebrate 75 years, this February, SK Arts has launched the We Celebrate you campaign, which asks 75 established Saskatchewan artists to each nominate an emerging artist, program or training opportunity of their choice. All eligible nominees will receive a $750 grant.
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Cultural non-profits reaching both urban and rural residents | |
Of the 402 non-profit arts, culture and entertainment organizations in the province, 50 per cent are located in rural areas (communities with less than 10,000 people).
According to Stats Can data, compiled by Hill Strategies and released this month, there are 402 not-for-profit arts, heritage and entertainment organizations in Saskatchewan, representing 7 per cent of the non-for-profits in the province. (Note that these numbers will not be entirely inclusive of all the groups and individuals considered to be working in the arts, heritage, cultural and cultural industry sectors). These not-for-profits generated $236 million in 2019 and employed 6,000 people in the province. Of these not-for-profits, 201 (50 per cent) are located in rural areas, employing 800 people or 13 per cent of those employed in arts, heritage and entertainment groups.
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Business / Arts announces first national artsvest
In February 8, Business / Arts launched the first national iteration of artsvest in partnership with the Department of Canadian Heritage. Now a free, virtual training and mentorship program available to organizations from anywhere in Canada, artsvest focuses on capacity-building for small to mid-sized arts, culture, and heritage organizations, particularly those serving rural and equity-seeking communities. Registration for the program is open, with a deadline of March 8.
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New ED and CEO of Canadian Museums Association appointed | On February 6, the Canadian Museums Association (CMA) and Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) announced Janis Kahentóktha Monture as the newly appointed Executive Director & CEO of the Canadian Museums Association. Monture, a member of the Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River, has served 16 years as the ED at WCC over two separate terms. Monture is the first Indigenous person to hold the role of Executive Director in the CMA’s 76-year history. | |
Changes to financial reporting for Saskatchewan non-profits | On March 12, new legislation and regulations pertaining to Saskatchewan non-profits will come into force, including The Non-profit Corporations Act, 2022. Among the changes there is a shift to requiring only larger charitable corporation to conduct an audit or review, and updates to Annual Return and Financial Statement filing timelines for non-profit corporations. New financial forms will become available on March 12, and the current forms will not be accepted after this date. Non-profit corporations with annual return and financial statements due on or around March 12 are encouraged to file early. SaskCulture will review the new legislation and adjust funding requirements accordingly. Groups will be informed if impacted by changes. | |
African-Canadian Black History Month | | |
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Every year in February, African-Canadian Black History Month is an invitation to learn about African-Canadian experiences, commemorate the significant events that have contributed to the story of Black communities in Canada, and celebrate the legacy and achievements of African-Canadians.
Check out these resources below to participate in Black History Month this February.
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Practical Insights to Overcome the COVID Retention Crisis (Charity Village)
This webinar will explore the current trends in recruitment and retention from a real-life lens and offer some practical tips and tools for your leaders to deploy in-house to ensure that your culture is adjusting to the new requirements of work.
When: February 23, 2023
Where: Online *Register online
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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YWCA exemplifies leadership in implementing TRC's Calls to Action
By: Nickita Longman
From programs, to policy, to staff and board retention, the YWCA Regina has been hard at work moving forward on its Truth and Reconciliation journey. It has been a journey of restructuring and decolonizing long-time systems and beliefs. 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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