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SaskCulture E-Update
April 28, 2021
MAY
NEWS
Share Métis Culture with a MCDF Grant
SaskCulture's Métis Cultural Development Fund (MCDF) is accepting applications for the Spring deadline. The MCDF program supports community-based cultural activities and initiatives that preserve, strengthen and transmit Métis culture and tradition. Deadline for application is
April 30, 2021.
Culture Days in Saskatchewan 2021
Planning is underway for Culture Days 2021, a month-long celebration of culture, happening September 24-October 24, and taking place indoors, outdoors, and online across the country. The registration site will launch in May, and virtual programming is once again encouraged.
 
To help engage Saskatchewan communities, SaskCulture is providing sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Culture Days Hubs in the province to support the continued success of Culture Days in Saskatchewan (due to the limited amount of funding, sponsorships may not cover all expected expenses).
 
There is no deadline; applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until September 1, 2021 or until the sponsorship budget is expended – whichever comes first. Interested applicants are encouraged to email Shelley Fayant, SaskCulture communications consultant, for further details and information on how to apply online. 
Join SaskCulture's Board of Directors
SaskCulture will have four director positions for election at this year's Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be hosted on Friday, June 18, 2021 (more details to follow). Nominations are being accepted for the following positions:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cultural industries
  • Demonstrated knowledge of heritage
  • Métis ancestry and a demonstrated knowledge of Métis culture
  • Membership at large
Each position is for a two-year term on the board. Nominations packages and more information about board responsibilities can be found on the SaskCulture website. Nomination deadline is May 1, 2021. Any applications received after this date will be treated as nominations from the floor of the AGM. 
Former SaskCulture CEO Recognized In Legislative Assembly
Rose Gilks, the former CEO of SaskCulture, was recognized for her service to the cultural sector in the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly on April 23.
SaskCulture Welcomes Iyanu (Elizabeth) Akinyemi to Creative Kids
SaskCulture is pleased to announce that Iyanu (Elizabeth) Akinyemi has joined our team in the role of Creative Kids Assistant. Elizabeth immigrated to Canada in 2017 from Nigeria and brings over five years administrative experience to our team, including work with the Salvation Army and EVRAZ North America. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys reading and cooking. Please join us in welcoming Elizabeth. She may be reached at 306-780-9361 or eakinyemi@saskculture.ca.
New Live Arts Programming Available
Live Arts brings arts into the classroom. This season, Live Arts is set up to offer ON DEMAND arts programming that work well into GK-12 curriculum. The brand new online class, Flow Poetry with ecoaborijanelle, which explores Saskatchewan watersheds and water systems through poetic expression and scientific inquiry, designed for Grades 1-8, is available after April 28. Live Arts is offered thanks to a partnership between SK Arts, SaskCulture and Ministry of Education. Click here to register and Live Arts will send you a link to the sessions.
Volunteers Recognized for Contributions
In honour of National Volunteer Week, the Government of Saskatchewan highlighted volunteers who have continued to give their time, expertise, and commitment to organizations throughout the province in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breaking Barriers Workshop Enhances Mental Health in Sask.
Bridges Health is presenting an online workshop on Friday, May 7, 2021. The workshop offers several options of interactive roundtable discussions for participants, as well as two keynote presentations. Funds raised through this event will be donated to Possibilities Recovery Centre, based in Saskatoon, to help expand and enhance their patient programming. Registration is $99 per individual, but SaskCulture members can receive 10% off their registration using the discount code SKCULTURE10.
Federal Budget Promises Assistance for Arts & Culture Sectors
The Government of Canada tabled the federal budget on April 19. The budget acknowledged the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts, culture, and tourism sector and contained several measures to address these impacts:
  • A promise to support worker recovery in the arts, culture and tourism sectors with $1 billion over three years, starting in 2021 - 2022; no further details were released at this time
  • $300 million over two years in new funding to Heritage Canada to establish a recovery fund for heritage, arts, culture, and sport sectors
  • $49.6 million over three years for the Building Communities Though Arts and Heritage program
  • $70 million over three years for the Canada Music Fund
  • $15 million in 2021 - 2022 for the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • $200 million to be made available through regional development agencies to support major arts and cultural festivals
  • $200 million through Canadian Heritage to support local festivals, community cultural events, outdoor theatre performances, heritage celebrations, local museums and amateur sport events
  • $400 million in 2021 - 2022 to create a temporary Community Services Recovery Fund to help charities and non-profits adapt and modernize to the post-pandemic environment
  • Expansion of borrower eligibility in the Canada Small Business Financing Program to include non-profit and charitable social enterprises
  • Creation of the Canada Recovery Hiring Program to provide eligible employers, including non-profits and charities, with a subsidy of up to 50% on the incremental remuneration paid to eligible employees between June 6, 2021 - November 20, 2021
Provincial COVID Support Programs Near Deadline
The Government of Saskatchewan extended the Saskatchewan Tourism Sector Support Program (STSSP) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding is available for Accommodations and Major Event Facilities and for Events, Attractions or Tour Sector Businesses. Applications open on will be accepted until April 30, 2021.
CIF Wants to Hear From You
The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) is seeking input from the community through a 15 minute confidential survey. Feedback is appreciated from all, regardless of whether you receive CIF funding or not.
LEARNING HUB
Building Your Organization's Human Resources (HR) Manual

Bringing on a new staff member can be challenging, both for the new hire and for the organization. It can take time to fully share organizational expectations and practices with someone just coming onboard. In these cases, having a comprehensive and up-to-date HR Manual as part of your employee orientation is an extremely valuable tool.

Your HR Manual should be reflective of your organization, while also serving as a powerful resource for all employees to be able to reference. Here are a few steps you can take to make sure your HR Manual is informative and helpful.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Using Volunteering to Re-Engage Community Post-Pandemic
When: Friday, May 7, 2021 - 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
The Art of Effective Digital Workplaces: A Communication Style Workshop
When: Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Where: Online
Who: Charity Village
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Generous Futures: 2SLGBTQ+ Communities Impacting
When: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Jen McMillen, Jennifer Pritzker, Mark Bonham, Al Ramsay
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Generous Futures: Indigenous Perspectives Decolonizing
When: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Damien Lee, Sky Bridges, Sarah Midanik, Kris Archie
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline April 30, 2021

Culture Days Hub Sponsorship
Now Open - Contact Shelley Fayant for more details, including how to apply online.
Deadline October 15, 2021

Deadline Two Weeks Prior to Proposed Project

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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New Action Groups Focus
on Reconciliation in Saskatoon



"What I think is really exciting about these early stages is having such diverse voices sitting around a circle every month, talking about tough conversations and trying to identify where we can have an impact and where we can spark real change."
 
Carrie Catherine, Coordinator, Reconciliation Saskatoon.
DIGITAL EVENTS
April 17 - May 9, 2021

April 19 - May 16, 2021

May 15, 2021 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
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.