Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities | | |
Upcoming deadline! SaskCulture's Small Grant Accessibility Program is accepting applications until August 31. | Bring your friends to Mexico Mágico night on September 21 for a unique dining experience that brings a little Mexico to Regina while raising money for Creative Kids. Get your tickets! |
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Calling all arts and culture workers: Register to be a part of Culture Days | |
All arts or culture organizations holding a free or pay-what-you-may arts and culture event or activity between September 22 and October 15 are invited to register their event as part of Culture Days. This is a great opportunity to join a national celebration, and take advantage of the promotional campaigns to connect with new audiences.
Organizations that received the SaskCulture Culture Days Hub Sponsorship must register their events by August 31. For assistance registering events, email acamacho@saskculture.ca.
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Funding opportunity: Grants open for applications | |
Three SaskCulture grants are open for new funding rounds, with deadlines this fall. SaskCulture’s team of consultants is always happy to help you find the appropriate grant options; make sure to reach out if you have any questions. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at 306-780-9284 or info@saskculture.ca.
- The Northern Youth Cultural Fund (NYCF) provides funding for cultural, artistic or creative interactive activities for children and youth ages 4 to 19 in northern Saskatchewan. Deadline: September 12, 2023
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- The Métis Cultural Development Fund (MCDF) supports community-based activities and initiatives that preserve, strengthen and transmit Métis culture and traditions. Deadline: September 28, 2023
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- The Museum Grant Program (MGP) provides operational funding to help foster strong, vibrant, community-based Saskatchewan museums that are valued and supported by society. Deadline: November 1, 2023 (Stream 2 & 3) and December 1, 2023 (Stream 1)
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High percentage of rural artists in SK | Over 800 of the nearly 4,000 artists in Saskatchewan reside in rural areas. Saskatchewan has the highest per capita percentage of rural artists in Canada, outside of the Atlantic provinces. According to Hill Strategies, in a study commissioned by Saskatchewan Arts Alliance, the majority of these rural artists (79%) are women, 55 years and older, and one in six (17%) are Indigenous. Many (221%) are either craftspeople or visual artists. This review also points out that Saskatchewan artists have a median personal income of $27,800 in 2020, 45% lower than that of all other Saskatchewan workers ($50,400) and below other Canadian artists ($30,200). To learn more statistical information about culture in Saskatchewan, visit Hill Strategies Research Inc. Read more. | Upcoming: Reimagining Non-Profits conference | In partnership with the Non-Profit Voluntary Sector Studies Network at Luther College and the Saskatchewan Non-Profit Partnership, Ivy + Dean is planning a non-profit capacity-building conference on October 13 and 14, 2023 in Regina titled Reimagining Non-Profits. The event, which has the theme Leadership for a Sustainable Sector, aims to build capacity within the Saskatchewan non-profit sector and connect people from across the province. Ivy + Dean is receiving proposals for conference workshops and sessions, and event registration is now open online. Read more. | | |
Culture Days marketing materials available in 15+ languages | |
Culture Days now offers posters, creative assets and graphics in over 15 languages, including Cree, Dene, French, Arabic, German, Spanish, Tagalog and more. Organizers can access them and connect with diverse communities. Read more. | |
Some SK cultural groups experiencing difficulties | Some long-standing cultural clubs in the province are struggling to stay open, reports an August article by the CBC. At least one group shut down during pandemic restrictions, and after restrictions were lifted, many others in the province have continued to experience difficulties, which include volunteer burnout and lack of funds. Read more. | |
Before hiring: Who does your organization need? | |
When starting a recruitment process, organizations should always consider the strategic goals of the organization and the type of skills required to meet these goals. Check out these resources to get you started on your search. | |
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What to consider at the start
How to attract the right candidate
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Looking for more tips? Check out SaskCulture's Organizational Resources. | |
JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Rivers West District volunteer awards connect at a personal level
By: Ana Cristina Camacho
After decades of celebrating volunteers at an annual in-person banquet, organizers realized that a personal thank-you and award delivery was much more successful.
When COVID hit, Bonnie Mills Midgley and Cynthia Tymoruski, both community development coordinators at the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation, were forced to end a 30-year tradition of thanking volunteers at an in-person banquet as part of its Volunteer Recognition Program Awards. 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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