Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities | | |
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SaskCulture's Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) is open for a new round of funding!
SGAP is accepting applications during June 1-August 31.
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Welcome to the new SaskCulture Board Members | |
SaskCulture’s 2023 Annual General Meeting and Member Consultation Session took place in person on June 16, 2023, at the Regina Conexus Arts Centre.
The SaskCulture membership welcomed Joanne McDonald, Yvonne Hotzak, Christine Ruys and Candice Evans-Waite to the SaskCulture Board as new Directors. SaskCulture would also like to thank Rowena Materne, who ended her term this year, for her contributions and dedication to supporting SaskCulture and culture in Saskatchewan as part of the Board. Visit SaskCulture's Board of Directors page to learn more about the 2023-24 Board Members. Read more
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Enjoy great food and support Creative Kids Regina | |
Join Creative Kids' Mexico Mágico night on September 21, 2023 for a unique dining experience that brings a little Mexico to Regina while raising money for Creative Kids Regina.
The fully immersive atmosphere includes décor, live music, salsa dancing, art by Regina’s own Roberto López López, a chance to win amazing prizes through our ever-popular Mystery Envelopes, and more.
Tickets are now available to join this fantastic evening of fun and food at Agave Authentic Mexican Grill. Read more
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Sask. artist contributes to new toonie design for National Indigenous Peoples Day | Megan Currie, from English River First Nation in Saskatchewan, is one of three artists who created a Royal Canadian Mint coin commemorating National Indigenous Peoples Day. The design combines the artists’ expressions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis art, cultures, and traditions. The other two artists are Jennine Krauchi, a Winnipeg Métis artist, and Myrna Pokiak, Inuvialuk from Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. Read more | Call for participants: Non-profit Corporations Act survey | A project by the University of Saskatchewan that explores board governance policies and practices is inviting non-profit organizations' leaders to participate in a short survey. The project seeks to explore the legislation and regulations encompassed under the Saskatchewan Non-Profit Corporations Act, the strengths and shortcomings of current governance practices, emerging trends within non-profit governance, as well as various structures and practices with the potential to improve the governance function in the sector significantly. Read more | | |
New award aims to recognize unsung heroes | |
The inaugural Jim Brady Memorial Award recognized 14 individuals for their humanitarian and cultural work. The recipients from Saskatchewan include Tristan Durocher, David Garneau, Leah Dorion, Donny Parenteau and Maria Campbell.
The award was created in honour of the Métis leader who educated and mobilized Métis communities on the rights of individuals living on Crown lands. Read more
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Museum partnership receives merit award | |
The Western Development Museum (WDM) and Whitecap Dakota First Nation (WDFN) received an award this June for their co-curated exhibit: Wapaha Sk̄a Oyate: Living Our Culture, Sharing Our Community at Pion-Era, 1955-69. The two partners highlighted that their partnership is an example of working together in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation.
The exhibit won the Award of Merit from the Museums Association of Saskatchewan for raising awareness, promoting, and advancing the Saskatchewan museum sector. Read more
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Building successful partnerships | |
Strong partnerships can help organizations do more than they could alone, become more diverse and innovative in their thinking, and reach a wider audience. However, partnerships require commitment, planning, nurturing and compromise to be successful. Looking to build new connections, or strengthen existing partnerships? Check out these articles to get you started. | | |
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Looking for more resources? Check out SaskCulture's Organizational Resources on Partnerships for more. | |
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Promoting Your Events! Webinar (Culture Days)
This webinar will provide strategies on how to define your audience and how to find them, engage with them, and get them excited about your Culture Days events. Join to learn more about how to use Culture Days’ resources, marketing tools, and event promotion templates.
When: June 29, 2023
Where: Online via Zoom *Register online
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Beyond the One-Time Gift: Advanced Techniques or Donor Retention (Charity Village)
This webinar is designed to help non-profits achieve long-term success by focusing on donor retention. It will delve into the effective techniques for engaging with supporters at each stage of the donor journey, from personalized communication to meaningful impact reporting.
When: June 29, 2023
Where: Online via Zoom *Register online
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SMMART: Social Media Marketing for Artists (Creative City Centre)
This series offers 15 individual workshops spanning various social media topics and platforms. Whether you’re just getting started on social media or know your way around but could benefit from some additional info in a few areas, there is a workshop for you!
When: Individual sessions from March 23 to June 29, 2023
Where: Regina, SK or online *Register online
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Introduction to On This Spot (On This Spot)
This webinar will showcase the different ways the On This Spot tourism and history tour app can use digital technologies to bring a community's history to life.
When: July 6, 2023
Where: Online *Register online
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Métis Local connects community through moccasin-making
By: Nickita Longman
Providing a moccasin-making workshop that eliminated barriers to participation, one that was delivered by a member of the local Métis community, and one that had volunteer and community support, was important to Carla Hope, activity organizer and president of Kinistino Metis Local #43. 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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