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Upcoming deadlines: Apply to the Métis Cultural Development Fund by April 14. | The Northern Youth Cultural Fund has launched a new funding round! Apply by May 15. |
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SaskCulture welcomes new Grants Administrator | |
On March 15, SaskCulture welcomed Abiodun Oyelami as its new Grants Administrator. Abiodun’s previous work as Project Coordinator at the Saskatchewan Association of International Languages (SAIL), as well as other financial, governance and administrative roles have given him solid experience for this new role.
Abiodun will provide administrative support for the delivery of grant programs, along with internal and external client support for SaskCulture’s Online Grant Platform. He resides in Regina and can be reached at or by calling 306-216-2606 or email: aoyelami@saskculture.ca. Be sure to welcome Abiodun to his new role!
| Grant Spotlight: Northern Youth Cultural Fund | |
The Northern Youth Cultural Fund (NYCF), delivered in partnership with the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District (NSCRD), provides funding for cultural, artistic or creative interactive activities for children and youth ages 4 to 19 in northern Saskatchewan.
Application deadline: May 15, 2023
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Applicants are encouraged to connect with NSCRD staff for guidance regarding their application. Please contact Ryan Karakochuk, NSCRD Program Manager, at 306-688-2122 or email, or visit the NSCRD website for a representative in your area. | | |
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Heritage Saskatchewan takes on international role | |
Cultural heritage is at the core of every society, from the food we eat to the clothes we wear to the tools we use to do our jobs. That’s why the new appointment of a Heritage Saskatchewan director as a co-chair to a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations committee, will help the province connect to the larger, international discussions on living heritage and the long-lasting vibrancy, diversity, and resiliency of our cultures.
Kristin Catherwood, director of living heritage, Heritage Saskatchewan, will join Dr. Agnieszka Pawlowska-Mainville, associate professor, University of Northern British Columbia, as a co-chair in UNESCO’s Living Heritage and Sustainable Living. Catherwood, who has worked with Heritage Saskatchewan for several years, is also working on Relationship Building and Reconciliation through Living Heritage Project in Humboldt, SK.
According to Pawlowska-Mainville, the chair will “unite communities, scholars, and organizations working in cultural heritage across Canada and we aim to share knowledge from different localities and from different languages, including Indigenous languages.” While Pawlowska-Mainville will lead the academic and international aspects of the project, Catherwood, who brings experience in community-based work as well as expertise in heritage and education, will focus on partner engagement and the work in the Prairies. For more information, visit www.livingheritage.ca or a recent interview on CKPG Today in Prince Albert.
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Humboldt joins Reconciliation pilot project | |
The City of Humboldt is part of a pilot project called “Relationship Building and Reconciliation through Living Heritage,” which was developed in partnership by Heritage Saskatchewan with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner and Aboriginal Friendship Centres. The project aims to develop the tools for communities to Reconcile their Indigenous and non-Indigenous citizens, and will take place over the course of one year. | |
Canadian Heritage: Consultations on the renewal of the Museum Policy | |
As part of the work of renewing the Canadian Museum Policy, Canadian Heritage is running a Museum Policy Public Survey, which is open for submissions until June 2023. The purspose of the consultation exercise is to gather views on issues of importance to Canadians, Indigenous partners and the heritage sector. The survey is open to all Canadians, whether in Canada or abroad, who have an interest in, or want to share their opinion on, museums in Canada. | |
Job vacancy rate in arts and culture the highest since 2015 | According to a recent report by Hill Strategies, the job vacancy rate in the arts, heritage, and entertainment (from all provinces with reliable data), decreased substantially in the third quarter of 2022, but continued to increase by the end of the year. Overall, the job vacancy rates in the performing arts and heritage institutions are some of the highest recorded since 2015. The number of job vacancies has more than doubled since this time. | |
How to prepare for your AGM | |
An Annual General Meeting is an important part of the democratic life of an organization. Ensuring that this statutory business meeting takes place is part of good governance, but the AGM is also an opportunity for a board to share the news, challenges and successes of the organization and hear from its membership. Check out these resources for some ideas on how to make the most of your next AGM! | |
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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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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Saskatchewan Film Cooperative prioritizes accessibility for members
By: John Loeppky
In 2021, Hagere Selam “shimby” Zegeye-Gebrehiwot, the Filmpool’s new executive director, made changes to repurpose the organization’s former membership and communications job, into a Membership Innovation Coordinator, in order to focus on how the organization could better reflect and support the community it serves. Read more
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