Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities | | |
Deadline alert! Apply to the Northern Youth Cultural Fund by May 15. |
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Deadline extended: Board of Directors nominations | |
SaskCulture is seeking talented, dynamic, conscientious and energetic individuals interested in volunteering to assist in the cultural development of Saskatchewan.
The application deadline has been extended to May 15, 2023. For more information and to apply, visit SaskCulture's Nominations page.
| Creative Kids online applications are open | |
Families can apply by May 26, 2023 to Creative Kids for activities that begin in late Spring, Summer and Fall.
Creative Kids helps Saskatchewan children facing financial barriers participate in art, music, dance, theatre, and a variety of cultural activities. For more information on how to apply, to apply online, go to the Creative Kids website.
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Culture Days Hub Sponsorship still receiving applications | |
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SaskCulture’s Culture Days Hub Sponsorship is still open. A Culture Days hub is two or more community cultural partners working together to offer engaging arts and culture activities that are free, interactive, and participatory to the public during Culture Days, taking place September 22 – October 15, 2023.
Applications will be accepted up until July 1, and assessed for funding on a first-come, first-served basis. Activities and programming that advance Truth and Reconciliation as part of September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will be prioritized.
Please contact Busayo Osobade or call (306) 780-9434 to learn more about this opportunity or request an online application.
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Creative Sask. announces grant program dates | On April 26, Creative Saskatchewan announced its 2023-24 grant programs, which support Market and Export Development, Market Travel, Tour Support, Business Capacity, Research, Book Publishing, Craft and Visual Arts Production, and more. | $900K in funding announced for new media training, mentorship program | A new program that has received $900,000 in federal funding will place an emphasis on fostering Indigenous engagement in the media production industry. The Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association (SMPIA) program, which started on April 1, 2023, will support 50 participants with pre-employment training workshops and paid, on-set mentored positions in media production. SMPIA will ensure a minimum of 30 per cent Indigenous participation. | | |
What does equity mean for your organization? | |
To identify what your organization can do to advance equity, it can be helpful to look at what others are doing. As part of its work to increase inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA), SaskCulture started compiling resources to evaluate and consider forward-thinking, evidence-based approaches to equity funding practices. Here are some of the tips and resources compiled. | |
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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: May 4, 2023
Where: Online *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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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Volunteers help underserved in Saskatoon
By: Jackie Lay
When people become volunteers at the Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation they gain more than skills, they become connected to that community in a unique way. Dedicated volunteers are essential to supporting and providing a safe environment for many underserved groups in Saskatoon. 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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