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SaskCulture E-Update
December 22, 2021
DECEMBER'S DAYS TO REMEMBER
NEWS
Happy Holidays from SaskCulture and Creative Kids
SaskCulture and Creative Kids wants to wish a Happy Holiday season to all those celebrating this year. Be sure to click the image below to see this year's interactive holiday card and the year-in-review for 2021. SaskCulture's offices will be closed from December 24 - January 3, 2022; we look forward to hearing from you all in the New Year!
COVID-19 Significantly Impacted Demand for Cultural Products, Programs and Services, Survey Says
This past year, SaskCulture, in partnership with SK Arts and Creative Saskatchewan, surveyed members of the cultural community to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cultural programming in the province. The survey, called Bouncing Back from COVID-19, ran from June 14 to July 6, 2021 and received 408 responses from a wide cross section of the cultural community.
 
According to the survey, the cultural community had to cancel and/or postpone thousands of public programs, lessons, exhibitions, events, performances and festivals, as well as closing or limiting access to venues such as museums, galleries, theatres, schools and community centres. According to survey respondents, only seven percent of respondents were able to operate as usual since COVID-19 began; 44% operated with limited programs; 34% operated with some modifications; and another seven per cent shut down completely. After a year of public health restrictions, respondents said that demand for their products, programs and services had decreased by 67% over the course of the year. Read the final report here, to find out more about the different areas of impact and the concerns about recovery going forward.
Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) Accepting Applications
SaskCulture's SGAP deadline is January 24, 2022. SGAP is available to new or underserved organizations that have never been awarded a SaskCulture grant, to support grassroots cultural initiatives, and to meet emerging time-sensitive opportunities. Learn more about eligibility, and how to apply, here.
John Arcand Fiddle Fest to End with 2021
The Board of Directors for the John Arcand Fiddle Fest made the announcement that the festival will not return for 2022 and that the organization will wind down by the end of that year. The organization intends to establish a scholarship with remaining festival assets to support young fiddle players.
Wendy Fitch Announces Retirement from MAS
Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS) Executive Director Wendy Fitch has announced her retirement from the Executive Director position she has held since 2012. Wendy received the Canada Museums Association Award of Distinguished Services in 2020 for her contributions to Canada's museum sector. SaskCulture wishes Wendy all the best in her retirement.
Study Examines Hybrid Work Arrangements
The Conference Board of Canada's new study on remote, office and hybrid work arrangements examines employee preferences on work arrangements in a post-COVID-19 environment.
Changes to Federal COVID-19 Supports
The Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program are new programs available to assist employers. The Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit is also available to help employees cope with future potential lockdowns.
Promote Your Event on the Events Calendar
SaskCulture operates and maintains a free Events Calendar for organizations in Saskatchewan to promote their events. Help spread the word about your upcoming events using the calendar today!
AWARENESS HUB
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge - Applying for a Grant Webinar
When: January 11, 2022 - 10:00am CST
Where: Online
Who: ParticipACTION
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to Register.
Cultural Coffee Date with Prairie Central District
When: January 12, 2022 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Prairie Central District
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to Register.
Grant Writing Workshop
When: January 13, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to Register.
Trauma Informed Care and Ambiguous Loss Webinars
When: January - March 2022 (2 sessions offered per month on each topic)
Where: Online
Who: RCMP Family Violence Initiative Fund
Free to attend, but registration is required. Contact Dwayne Yasinowski or call 306-523-2786.
Grant Writing Workshop
When: January 21, 2022 - 9:30am - 11:30am CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to Register.
Introductory Indigenous Business & Economic Development
When: February 8 - February 11, 2022 - 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by January 18, 2022. Click here to register.
Introductory Leading Teams: Governance for Indigenous Councils and Boards
When: February 15 - February 18, 2022 - 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by January 25, 2022. Click here to register.
Introductory Establishing Indigenous Institutions of Governance
When: March 8 - March 11, 2022 - 10:00am - 1:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by February 15, 2022. Click here to register.
Introductory Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership
When: March 22 - March 25, 2022 - 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by March 1, 2022. Click here to register.
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program
When: 2 hour course; complete at your own pace.
Where: Online
Who: STOPS to Violence, Safe Places Swift Current
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
COVID-19 Work Safe Leader Designation
When: 40 minute course; complete at your own pace.
Where: Online
Who: WorkSafe Saskatchewan
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline December 30, 2021

Deadline January 28, 2022

Deadline March 2022

Deadline April 2022

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline December 31, 2021

Deadline January 4, 2022

Deadline January 14, 2022

Deadline January 15, 2022

Deadline January 31, 2022

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going
Connections to Others
Key to Common Ground



"These connections help to reduce biases and preconceptions between the target communities and develop opportunities to share, understand, and find ‘Common Ground’ with one another."

Lemoya Lorensen, Project Coordinator, Common Ground Project
EVENTS
Rosthern
December 15, 2021 - January 12, 2022

Kindersley
December 31, 2021 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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. 
 
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