SaskCulture released the following statement in response to the 751 unmarked graves at the former Marieval Residential School on the Cowessess First Nation.

The Small Grant Accessibility Program aims to provide support for new cultural initiatives that respond to emerging needs or changes in the cultural sector, including youth-led and development-focused activities. This grant, which provides up to $2,000, is designed to support small-scale, more time-sensitive initiatives, and increase access to first-time, unincorporated and/or under-served applicants. Deadline is July 9, 2021. For more information, visit saskculture.ca or contact Kenneth Nzeyimana at 306-780-9398 or knzeyimana@saskculture.ca. 

The Culture Days event registration site is live and ready for organizers to register Culture Days activities. Besides helping promote your Culture Days events, the website is also your one-stop shop for helpful resources like programming ideas, digital ads and logos, the latest webinars and so much more!

SaskCulture is still taking applications for its Culture Days Hub Sponsorship opportunity. Up to $5,000 in sponsorship may be available for two or more community partners working together to hold free and engaging arts and culture activities for the public from September 24 – October 24, 2021. Contact Shelley Fayant for more details and information on how to apply online. 

Inuit leader and former Ambassador to Denmark Mary Simon has been announced as the next Governor General of Canada. Born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, in the Nunavik region of northern Quebec, Simon is Canada's first Indigenous Governor General.

The Canada Community Revitalization Fund aims to help communities build and improve infrastructure projects to rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative will invest $500 million over two years, with the fund supporting not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, other community groups, and Indigenous communities.

The Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) announced the recipients of the 2021 Dimensions Awards at an online ceremony held on June 29. The awards acknowledge high-quality, Saskatchewan-made craft, and this year saw 83 artists submit 130 pieces to jurors. A collection of these submissions is available to be viewed at the SCC Gallery in Saskatoon until August 28.

The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Heritage Awards are now accepting nominations for 2021. Nominations are accepted in four categories: Community Development, Public Outreach, Physical Heritage Conservation, and Intangible Cultural Heritage. Deadline for submissions is August 27, 2021.

When: July 9 - 11, 2021

Where: Jack Millikin Centre, Ness Creek - Outside Big River, SK

Who: Holly Yuzicapi, Eliza Doyle, Elder Joseph Naytowhow, Rand Teed, Clorice Delorme, Rebecca Donnelly, Russell McAuley

$400 registration fee; attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations on/near site. Click here to register.

When: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Where: Online

Who: Pride at Work Canada

Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.

When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Where: Online

Who: Pride at Work Canada

Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.

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