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SaskCulture E-Update
October 27, 2021
NOVEMBER
NEWS
Culture Days 2021
Culture Days 2021 is officially in the books! Huge congratulations and thanks go out to every community organizer, volunteer, artist, cultural worker and supporter who helped make this year’s celebration fun, engaging and safe. There were more than 150 creative and cultural activities registered in Saskatchewan this year, offered online and in-person – a clear testament to the resilience, dedication and strength of the province’s cultural community.
Planning is already in the works for 2022, and your feedback is vital to the process. If you organized or attended a Culture Days in Saskatchewan activity, we’d like to hear about your experience to help plan for next year. Share your feedback and you will be eligible to enter a draw for one of two $250 prepaid VISA gift cards. 
In Memoriam: Anne Pennylegion
The cultural community is mourning the passing of Anne Pennylegion. A talented artist and passionate advocate for books, Anne's involvement with the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild and most recently, the Saskatchewan Library Association, have helped develop programs and initiatives that will continue to have a lasting and positive impact within our province. 
Call for Community Initiatives Fund Peer Review Committee
CIF is inviting applications from individuals throughout Saskatchewan interested in serving on one of the regional Peer Review Committees. Openings currently exist for the North, Central and Provincial committees for the 2022 - 2024 Term. More information about the committees can be found on CIF's website, or by contacting Angie Sawatzky. Deadline to apply is November 30, 2021.
COVID-19 Rapid Testing and Screening in the Workplace
The Government of Canada has made rapid tests for COVID-19 available to businesses and non-profit organizations through a rapid testing initiative. Guidelines for eligibility, as well as further information about this initiative, can be found here.
Changes to Federal COVID-19 Supports Announced
As of October 23, 2021 the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) and Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) programs are being closed. The Government of Canada has announced the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program as new programs available to assist employers. The Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit was also announced to help employees cope with future potential lockdowns.
Cultural Human Resources Council Student Work Program
The CHRC Student Work Placement Program connects students and employers in developing meaningful placements that apply and develop skills for post-secondary students. Employers can apply to the program to receive a wage subsidy of up to 75% of wages (to a maximum of $7,500).
#SKdancestogether on October 27
Dance organizations across Saskatchewan are coming together virtually today to celebrate dance across Saskatchewan. Born out of discussion with dance educators across the province, approximately 120 different dance studios across the province are uploading a piece of choreography today to celebrate dance. Find submissions on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2021 Saskatchewan Heritage Award Winners Announced
Winners of the 2021 Saskatchewan Heritage Award were announced on October 18. Awards will be presented at a ceremony on November 2 at Government House in Regina. This year's winners are:
  • Community Development: Muskeg Lake Food Forest/sakaw pimatan (Muskeg Lake Cree Nation); The Great Southwest Shakespeare Festival (Lyric Theatre)
  • Intangible Cultural Heritage: Garrick Schmidt
  • Public Outreach: Heritage Moments (Waskesiu Heritage Museum); Outreach (Yorkton Historical Flour Mill); An Honest, Genial and Kindly People (Publication by Adrian Paton)
  • Physical Heritage Conservation: Melfort Queen's Bench Court House Restorations (Moore Architecture Consulting Group Ltd.); Wanuskewin Heritage Park Revitalization; Yorkton Historic Flour Mill
Digital Game Development and Financing Equity Fund Input
Creative Saskatchewan is looking for input from those involved in Saskatchewan's interactive digital sector. The Digital Consultation and Advisory Committee created a series of guidelines and recommendations for the 2022 - 2023 fiscal year, and now feedback is being requested on these recommendations. Deadline of October 29, 2021 to provide feedback.
Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers Presented
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented 19 medals to volunteers from across Saskatchewan for exemplary service in their communities. Among those awarded from the cultural sector are:
  • Sabrina Cataldo
  • Susan Graham
  • Dave Hedlund
  • Kathy Hillman-Weir
  • Bill Kalmakoff
  • Krishan Kapila
  • Sandra Kerr
  • Carol LaFayette-Boyd
  • Neil Sawatzky
  • Darlene Stakiw
  • Edward Willett
  • Janet Wilson
Study Details Deaf and Disability Arts Practices in Canada
Hill Strategies released a report published by the Canada Council for the Arts based on interviews and focus group sessions with 85 artists and cultural workers to identify challenges and best practices to increase inclusivity in arts. Some of the findings include:
  • Funding: Funding processes that are not accessible are therefore discriminatory. For example, an emphasis “on written materials puts Deaf artists at a disadvantage”. The report suggests “implementing equity measures” as well as “providing qualified mentoring and sensitive administrative support”.
  • Accessibility: For Deaf people, accessibility challenges “impede full cultural citizenship”. Specific hurdles include “a lack of interpreters, of information in LSQ or ASL, of subtitles or picture-in-picture interpretation boxes in videos”. The report recommends that “the accessibility of training, production, and dissemination venues” be improved and that awareness of ableism and audism be raised.
  • Cultural representation: Depictions of Deaf and disabled peoples are rare in the arts and culture. Those that exist are frequently stereotypical, overly negative, and lacking in complexity. The report suggests the development of “an ethics of cultural representation by including Deaf and disabled people in scriptwriting and validation of media content”.
  • Communications: Complexity of the language of funding applications can be a significant challenge, “particularly for artists who are Deaf, neuro-atypical or cognitively impaired”. A participant noted that many people with intellectual disabilities are “structurally excluded from post-secondary education”. The report recommends that information be distributed “in simple and easy-to-understand language”.
Nominations for Saskatchewan Order of Merit Now Open
The Saskatchewan Order of Merit is now accepting nominations for outstanding contributions by individuals within our province. Nominees must be a current or former long-term resident of Saskatchewan, with posthumous nominations accepted within one year of the individual's passing. Nominations must be received by November 30, 2021.
Promote Your Event on the Events Calendar
SaskCulture operates and maintains a free Events Calendar for organizations in Saskatchewan to promote their events. Help spread the word about your upcoming events using the calendar today!
AWARENESS HUB
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Lunchroom Series Grant Workshop - Music Video Production Grant
When: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Creative Saskatchewan
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Anti-Racism Crash Course
When: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - 10:00am - 3:30pm CST
Where: Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Office, 601 1st Ave N, Saskatoon, SK
Who: Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required as participation is limited to 20 per session. Click here to register.
Heritage Symposium: Getting Real About Reconciliation
When: Tuesday, November 2 - Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Where: Online
Who: Heritage Saskatchewan in partnership with the Museums Association of Saskatchewan
$36.75 for non-members, $21 for MAS or Heritage Saskatchewan members. Click here to register.
Governance Series - Volunteer Recruitment
When: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - 7:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
GST/HST Rules for Charities
When: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - 1:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Michael Monk (Canada Revenue Agency), Volunteer Canada
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Communities for Gender Equality - 2SLGBTQ+ Communities
When: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Community Foundations of Canada
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here for more information, registration link to follow.
Governance Series - Roles & Responsibilities
When: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 7:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Celebrating the Intergenerational Challenge "Differences are not Difficulties"
When: Friday, November 12, 2021 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Brenda Robinson (Robcan Group), Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required by Tuesday, November 9. Click here to register.
Event Marketing Strategies 101
When: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required by Monday, November 15. Click here to register.
Governance Series - Board Chair
When: Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 7:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Anti-Racism Crash Course
When: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 10:00am - 3:30pm CST
Where: Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Office, 601 1st Ave N, Saskatoon, SK
Who: Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required as participation is limited to 20 per session. Click here to register.
Governance Series - Financial Literacy for Boards
When: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 7:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
COVID-19 Work Safe Leader Designation
When: 40 minute course; complete at your own pace.
Where: Online
Who: WorkSafe Saskatchewan
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
November 1, 2021

December 1, 2021
Deadline October 29, 2021

Deadline November 1, 2021

Deadline November 1, 2021

Deadline November 30, 2021

Deadline December 30, 2021

Deadline April 2022

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
October 29, 2021

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going
Racing to End Racism:
Community on the Right Track



"In Race Against Racism, runners were able to gather resources to learn about racism and anti­racism initiatives in our city, but we still saw a need to create space to have meaningful conversations."
 
Carlie Russell, Program Coordinator, Global Gathering Place
EVENTS
October 29, 2021 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Regina

November 2 - 3, 2021
Virtual

November 5, 2021 - 9:00am - 8:00pm
Virtual
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