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SaskCulture E-Update
March 3, 2021
MARCH
NEWS
In Memoriam: Geoffrey Ursell (1944 - 2021)
Geoffrey Ursell, award-winning Saskatchewan author and editor, recently passed away. A founding member of publisher Coteau Books, Geoffrey wrote many acclaimed works and shared his passion of writing through his work with organizations such as the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild and the Saskatchewan Playwrights' Centre.
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.
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. 
Celebrate Your Cultural Volunteers
SaskCulture wants to highlight cultural volunteers – particularly those who have kept things going over the past year – as part of this year’s Volunteer Week promotion. Volunteers continue to be the backbone of many organizations, especially as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the perfect opportunity to recognize those dedicated individuals who continue to help build a culturally vibrant Saskatchewan. All volunteers will be included in a Volunteer Week video promoted during Volunteer Week 2021 and receive a certificate of recognition. To highlight volunteers, please complete the submission form by April 2, 2021.
Rise to Meet the 50 - 30 Challenge
The Government of Canada, through an initiative with business and diversity organizations, is challenging organizations to meet 50 - 30 representation on their boards and in senior management; that is 50% gender parity and 30% significant representation from under-represented groups.
March into Shared Literacy with One Book, One Province
Join the Saskatchewan Library Association to get together to virtually read and discuss Blanket Toss Under the Midnight Sun: Portraits of Everyday Life in Eight Indigenous Communities by Paul Seesequasis. Several moderated events will be hosted on Zoom through March. All event information can be found on the SLA website; some events require registration prior to event.
Take the SCAA Communications Survey
The Saskatchewan Council for Archives & Archivists is conducting a survey to help improve communications and engage with members and the Saskatchewan public. Deadline for responses is Friday, March 5, 2021.
Saskatchewan Renews Tourism Sector Support Program
The Government of Saskatchewan has 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 March 8, 2021 and will be accepted until April 30, 2021.
Federal Government Details $181.5 Million Arts & Culture Sector Investment
The Government of Canada has provided further details regarding the investment of $181.5 million dollars into the arts and culture sector in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for 2021 - 2022. The Canada Council for the Arts will administer $116.5 million through its Digital Now initiative and Explore and Create Program. While Canadian Heritage will receive $40 million in new funding for the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage, Canada Arts Presentation Fund, and Canada Music Fund programs. More information on Canadian Heritage's programs will be available next week.
New Initiative to Transform Public Spaces in Response to COVID-19
The Community Foundations of Canada, through funding from the Government of Canada, announced the Canada Health Communities Initiative: a $31 million dollar investment to help communities, non-profits, and charities adapt public spaces in response to the pandemic. Deadline March 9, 2021 at 5:00pm PST.
Help Craft Saskatchewan's Accessibility Legislation
The Government of Saskatchewan is developing accessibility legislation to prevent and remove barriers created by disability. It is looking for input from everyone, especially those with disabilities, to ensure this legislation meets the needs of Saskatchewan people. Deadline to submit your responses is March 31, 2021.
LEARNING HUB
Putting Success in Your Succession Planning
Organizations are only as strong as the people who contribute their time into seeing them grow. However, at some point, these leaders move on – they may retire, or move on to other opportunities. By having a clear and concise succession plan, organizations can take some of the uncertainty out of retirements and resignations. Being prepared can also ensure continued stability during times of transition. Here are some leading practices to keep in mind to ensure success in your succession plans:

  • Engage Key Board Members and Staff: Identify a committee from your Board of Directors, including key management staff, to work on crafting a succession plan. While most succession plans are for your organization’s top leaders – your CEO or Executive Director – you may need to consider other key staff as well.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Treaty Acknowledgements: Why We Do Them and What is Next
When: Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Jacquelyn Cardinal (Naheyawin) and Hunter Cardinal (Naheyawin)
$6.32 for IABC Members, $11.62 for non-members , registration is required. Click here to register.
The Community Table: Concepts of Healing and Sharing, Part 1
When: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Chuk Odenigbo
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
We Can Get There From Here: Exploring Racial Liberation in a Time of Change
When:
Session 1 - Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Session 2 - Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Session 3 - Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Heather Hackman, Tanya Williams
$175 - $250 fee, registration is required, participants must take part in all 3 session dates. Click here to register.
Truth and Reconciliation: Speaker Series - "What Does Reconciliation Mean to Me?"
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 1:45pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Zoey Roy
Contact Bula Ghosh for more information.
Cultural Conflict Competency Skills
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 9:00am - 11:30am EST
Where: Online
Who: Diversity at Work
$125, plus taxes, per registration. Click here to register.
Building Pro-Black Institutions and Movements
When: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Fiona Kanagasignam, Merle McGee
$100 fee, registration is required. Click here to register.
Truth and Reconciliation: Speaker Series - "What Does Reconciliation Mean to Me?"
When: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 1:45pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Mary Culbertson, Zoey Roy
Contact Bula Ghosh for more information.
Intercultural Competence and Communication
When: Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Kristin Enns-Kavanagh
Free for SPRA members, registration is required. Click here to register.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Diversity Committees
When: Friday, March 19, 2021 - 9:00am - 11:40am EST
Where: Online
Who: Diversity at Work
$175, plus taxes, per registration. Click here to register.
Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice: A Workshop for White Allies
When:
Session 1 - Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Session 2 - Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Whitney Parnell
$150 fee, registration is required. Click here to register.
Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice: A Workshop for White Allies
When:
Session 1 - Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Session 2 - Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Whitney Parnell
$150 fee, registration is required. Click here to register.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Spring Deadline March 31, 2021

Deadline April 15, 2021

Deadline April 30, 2021
Deadline March 4, 2021

Deadline March 9, 2021

Deadline April 1, 2021

Deadline Two Weeks Prior to Proposed Project

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Popular Indigenous Peoples
Day Gathering Goes Virtual




"The staff is used to hosting big [in­person] events, therefore, it took some adjusting. In the end, we were happy with the results."
 
Melanie St. Juste, Program Manager, Saskatoon Indian & Métis Friendship Centre
DIGITAL EVENTS
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.