Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities | | |
SaskCulture's Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) is accepting applications during June 1-August 31! |
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Creative Kids still accepting applications | |
Families can apply by August 11 to Creative Kids for activities that begin this fall.
Creative Kids helps Saskatchewan children facing financial barriers participate in art, music, dance, theatre, and various cultural activities. For more information on how to apply, visit the Creative Kids website. Read more.
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Enjoy great food and support Creative Kids Regina | |
Tickets are still available to join Creative Kids' Mexico Mágico on September 21, 2023, for a fantastic evening of fun and food at Agave Authentic Mexican Grill while raising money for Creative Kids Regina.
The fully immersive atmosphere includes décor, live music, salsa dancing, art by Regina’s own Roberto López López, a chance to win amazing prizes through our ever-popular Mystery Envelopes, and more.
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Culture Days Hub Sponsorship closed | |
SaskCulture's Culture Days Hub Sponsorship is now closed. Over 30 hubs in 27 Saskatchewan communities will engage residents in FREE arts and cultural events from September 22 to October 15, 2023.
Reminder: If you received the Hub Sponsorship, please register your hubs and events. Contact Busayo Osobade or Ana Cristina Camacho if you require support registering your events.
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New Poet Laureate appointed in SK | The Saskatchewan Writers' Guild (SWG) recently announced that dee Hobsbawn-Smith will serve as the province's 10th Poet Laureate. She will serve a two-year term from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025. The Poet Laureate program recognizes and honours Saskatchewan poets. Read more. | Heritage Awards open for submissions | Heritage Saskatchewan is seeking input for potential award recipients for its 2023 Heritage Awards. The Award recognizes heritage projects taking place in Saskatchewan. Submissions are accepted in two categories: Living Heritage and Physical Heritage. The deadline for submissions is September 5, 2023. Read more. | Women more likely to agree with social and democratic values in Canada | According to a new study released in May by Statistics Canada, women were more likely than men to agree with most social and democratic values. The greatest differences in views were seen in the results for gender equality, ethnic and cultural diversity, and respect for Indigenous cultures. For instance, 71% of women greatly valued ethnocultural diversity, compared with 62% of men. The difference was greater among younger people. Just over 82% of young women, aged 15 to 34 years, greatly agreed with the value of respect for Indigenous cultures, compared with 67% of young men. Read more. | | |
Creating social media strategy for your nonprofit | |
A well-crafted social media strategy can be a powerful tool for nonprofits to further their mission, engage supporters, and drive positive change. By setting clear objectives, understanding the audience, and leveraging the right platforms, nonprofits can harness the full potential of social media to make a meaningful impact. Check out these guides and templates to help you craft a successful social media strategy. | | |
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Looking for more tips? Check out SaskCulture's Organizational Resources for more. | |
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Grant Writing Workshop (Community Futures Mid-Sask)
This workshop will guide participants through the ins and outs of grant writing. Participants will gain insights into crafting compelling proposals and provide tools and knowledge to help their grant writing skills.
When: September 28, 2023
Where: Online *Register online
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Volunteers key to 20-year-old Indigenous storytelling series
By: Nickita Longman
As with many successful, long-running programs the dedicated volunteers, who support the Annual Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytellers series, fill important roles and provide the heart, soul and energy needed for the program to thrive over the years. 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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