Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities | | |
The Community Cultural Engagement and Planning (CCEP) grant is open for applications until Feb. 15. | Check out these two SaskCulture Requests for Proposals! Submissions deadline: Jan. 8. |
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Happy holidays from SaskCulture | |
The SaskCulture staff wishes you and yours all the best for the holiday season!
This year, many cultural programs, supported by Sask Lotteries, have made a difference in the lives of Saskatchewan people. For some of our highlights from 2023, check out our holiday card.
SaskCulture's offices will be closed from December 22 to January 2. Have a Culturally Vibrant 2024!
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New Sask Lotteries website | |
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Now you can find information on winning lottery numbers, ways to play and recent Saskatchewan winners all at your fingertips at Sask Lotteries' new website!
For nearly 50 years, Sask Lotteries has provided support to more than 12,000 sport, culture and recreation groups in Saskatchewan.
Log on to the new sasklotteries.ca for an improved fully dynamic and optimized experience. The Sask Lotteries story and its beneficiaries will shine through with prominent placement, as well as the stories of individuals who have had recent wins on draw based and instant win tickets.
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Kwanzaa
December 26 - January 1
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New youth volunteer engagement opportunities | Two new initiatives are encouraging Saskatchewan students to volunteer for local organizations. A new high school "volunteerism" credit announced this month will allow high schoolers to earn an elective credit through volunteering. For post-secondary students, the University of Regina's new Student Volunteer Centre aims to connect students with volunteer placements in the community. Local organizations may submit a volunteer request form. Read more | SK cities awarded for cultural planning | The cities of Prince Albert, Yorkton and Moose Jaw received Planning for Equitable and Inclusive Cities and Human Settlements Awards for cultural planning projects. The three projects, all of which received funding from the SaskCulture Community Cultural Engagement and Planning grant, were chosen for how they demonstrated that culture, tradition, and identity can be incorporated into inclusive and diverse planning and projects. Read more | Imagine Canada's four-day work week experience | Almost a year into their four-day work week pilot project, an article by Imagine Canada reports that the initiative has resulted in overall consistent productivity, improved staff morale and well-being, and it has been a major factor in the organization retaining staff this year. Imagine Canada has decided to extend the pilot for the next year before another review, and continue to collect data through 48 different well-being and performance metrics. Read more | | |
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. Here are some resources to build your organization's succession plan: | | |
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Looking for more resources? Check out SaskCulture Organizational Resources. | |
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Blanket Exercise (Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation)
The Blanket Exercise is based on using Indigenous methodologies and the goal is to build understanding about our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance. By engaging on an emotional and intellectual level, the Blanket Exercise effectively educates and increases empathy.
When: February 21, 2024
Where: St. Walburg, SK *Register online
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Connecting to the land inspires Indigenous artist's practice
By: John Loeppky
Thanks to her connection to land-based experiences, Marcy Friesen, Wanuskewin’s first artist-in-residence, has changed the way she approaches her art practice.
Her experience as Artist-in-Residence, which ran from July to August, allowed Friesen to learn more about her Swampy Cree heritage and increased her connection to her culture. 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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