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SaskCulture E-Update
February 24, 2021
FEBRUARY
NEWS
Be Kind Online - Wear Pink to Raise Bullying Awareness
February 24 is Pink Shirt Day, a day which raises awareness about bullying and how we can all play a role in standing up to help those who are experiencing bullying. Learn more about what you can do to not be a bystander and how you can be a positive force for change in-person and online.
Celebrate Your Cultural Volunteers
SaskCulture wants to highlight cultural volunteers – particularly those who have kept things going over the past year – as part of this year’s Volunteer Week promotion. Volunteers continue to be the backbone of many organizations, especially as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the perfect opportunity to recognize those dedicated individuals who continue to help build a culturally vibrant Saskatchewan. All volunteers will be included in a Volunteer Week video promoted during Volunteer Week 2021 and receive a certificate of recognition. To highlight volunteers, please complete the submission form by April 2, 2021.
Publication Highlights Nation-Wide Youth Creative Platform
Ink Movement Canada is looking to publish any form of printed art work created by a youth aged 14 - 24 in Canada for inclusion in a national publication. Under the theme of 'Change and Transformation' this opportunity allows youth the chance to be selected for inclusion in this nation-wide publication. Up to three submissions per person will be accepted and must be received by February 28, 2021.
Take the SCAA Communications Survey
The Saskatchewan Council for Archives & Archivists is conducting a survey to help improve communications and engage with members and the Saskatchewan public. Deadline for responses is Friday, March 5, 2021.
Connect with Other Prairie Voices Through Dialogue Session
Creative City Network of Canada (CCNC) regional dialogue sessions are short conferences for cultural workers across Canada. The session for Prairie workers will be hosted virtually on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 10:00am - 12:00pm CST. The sessions is free for CCNC Members or $25 for non-members.
New Initiative to Transform Public Spaces in Response to COVID-19
The Community Foundations of Canada, through funding from the Government of Canada, announced the Canada Health Communities Initiative: a $31 million dollar investment to help communities, non-profits, and charities adapt public spaces in response to the pandemic. Deadline March 9, 2021 at 5:00pm PST.
New Report Studies COVID-19 Impact on Charitable Sector
Imagine Canada released a new report that looks at how COVID-19 has impacted Canada's charitable sector. The report is based on a national survey of over 1,000 charities conducted between November 3 and December 2, 2020.
Government of Canada Extends COVID-19 Supports
The Government of Canada announced that COVID-19 emergency support programs would be extended. The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRBC) have been extended by 12 weeks, allowing individuals to claim up to 38 weeks total. Employment Insurance availability is being extended to 50 weeks total, adding 24 additional weeks that can be claimed. The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) will now cover four weeks of missed work, up from two.
Canada's Non-Profit Boards Lacking Diversity
Statistics Canada published a new report that shows Canada's non-profit boards are lacking diversity. The report also revealed that organizations that had policies regarding engagement and inclusivity, especially written policies, had a greater engagement of diversity in their boards; showing the importance of having these policies within an organization.
Governor General's Awards Recipients Have Saskatchewan Connection
The Canada Council for the Arts announced the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts for 2021, and among the winners are Lori Blondeau and Cheryl L'Hirondelle, both have connections to Saskatchewan.
Help Craft Saskatchewan's Accessibility Legislation
The Government of Saskatchewan is developing accessibility legislation to prevent and remove barriers created by disability. It is looking for input from everyone, especially those with disabilities, to ensure this legislation meets the needs of Saskatchewan people. Deadline to submit your responses is March 31, 2021.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Nearly a Year In: How the Nonprofit Sector is Adapting to COVID-19
When: Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 1:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Charity Village
Registration required, restricted to first 1,000 registered; video recording will be sent to all who register. Click here to register.
COVID-19 and SK Heritage Organizations: A Panel Discussion
When: Friday, February 26, 2021
Where: Online
Who: Saskatchewan Archeological Society
Registration required, but free to attend. Click here to register.
CCNC Regional Dialogue Sessions: Prairies
When: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Creative City Network of Canada
Free for CCNC Members, $25 for non-members; click here to register.
Truth and Reconciliation: Speaker Series - "What Does Reconciliation Mean to Me?"
When: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 1:45pm CST
Where: Online
Who: The Honourable Murray Sinclair
Contact Bula Ghosh for more information.
Replenishment, Nourishment & Healing in Equity Work
When: Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Sheryl Petty (Movement Tapestries)
$100 to attend, registration is required. Click here to register.
Treaty Acknowledgements: Why We Do Them and What is Next
When: Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Jacquelyn Cardinal (Naheyawin) and Hunter Cardinal (Naheyawin)
$6.32 for IABC Members, $11.62 for non-members , registration is required. Click here to register.
The Community Table: Concepts of Healing and Sharing, Part 1
When: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Chuk Odenigbo
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
We Can Get There From Here: Exploring Racial Liberation in a Time of Change
When:
Session 1 - Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Session 2 - Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Session 3 - Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Heather Hackman, Tanya Williams
$175 - $250 fee, registration is required, participants must take part in all 3 session dates. Click here to register.
Truth and Reconciliation: Speaker Series - "What Does Reconciliation Mean to Me?"
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 1:45pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Zoey Roy
Contact Bula Ghosh for more information.
Cultural Conflict Competency Skills
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 9:00am - 11:30am EST
Where: Online
Who: Diversity at Work
$125, plus taxes, per registration. Click here to register.
Building Pro-Black Institutions and Movements
When: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Fiona Kanagasignam, Merle McGee
$100 fee, registration is required. Click here to register.
Truth and Reconciliation: Speaker Series - "What Does Reconciliation Mean to Me?"
When: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 1:45pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Mary Culbertson, Zoey Roy
Contact Bula Ghosh for more information.
Intercultural Competence and Communication
When: Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Kristin Enns-Kavanagh
Free for SPRA members, registration is required. Click here to register.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Diversity Committees
When: Friday, March 19, 2021 - 9:00am - 11:40am EST
Where: Online
Who: Diversity at Work
$175, plus taxes, per registration. Click here to register.
Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice: A Workshop for White Allies
When:
Session 1 - Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Session 2 - Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Whitney Parnell
$150 fee, registration is required. Click here to register.
Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice: A Workshop for White Allies
When:
Session 1 - Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Session 2 - Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Whitney Parnell
$150 fee, registration is required. Click here to register.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Spring Deadline March 31, 2021

Deadline April 15, 2021
Deadline March 4, 2021

Deadline March 9, 2021

Deadline April 1, 2021

Deadline Two Weeks Prior to Proposed Project

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
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"We are really pleased with the way things turned out and with the results that we had in terms of still being able to bring people together and to celebrate our neighborhood. It was a memorable experience for those who participated. It’s unlike anything we’ve done before."
 
Shayna Stock, Executive Director, Heritage Community Association.
DIGITAL EVENTS
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. 
 
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