Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities | | |
Register for SaskCulture's upcoming webinar: Artificial Intelligence: Myths, Needs, and Opportunities by Dec. 11. | The Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) is open for applications until Dec. 20. | Check out these two SaskCulture Requests for Proposals. Updated submissions deadline: Jan. 8, 2024 |
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Read the new issue of Engage Magazine | |
The latest issue of Engage Magazine is here! This Fall 2023 issue brings you stories from the cultural sector across the province on the theme of land-based heritage.
Check it out to explore success stories about how land-based heritage helps us understand ourselves, our communities and the importance of the vibrant Indigenous cultures in Saskatchewan.
This issue features stories from Nature Saskatchewan, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Muskoday First Nation, Ness Creek Music Festival, Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society, Saskatchewan Archaeological Society, Culture Days Saskatchewan, and Métis Nation Saskatchewan Eastern Region III.
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Deadline extended: Requests for Proposals | | |
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Carol Greyeyes to retire from SK Arts | |
SK Arts recently announced the upcoming retirement of long-time staff member Carol Greyeyes, Policy and Planning Advisor.
Greyeyes, who will retire in December 2023, has greatly contributed to Reconciliation and equity justice initiatives in the local arts sector with her work. She spearheaded SK Arts initiatives, including the Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists program and the Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts program. She also made significant contributions to the programs Artists in Schools, Artists in Communities and the newly launched Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program. Read more
| Nominations open for 2024 Business / Arts Awards | Submissions are open for the 2024 Business / Arts Awards until December 15. These award celebrate visionary leaders and dedicated partners in the arts who have made a notable impact in a community or across the country. Nominations are open for awards recognizing leadership, a corporate champion of the arts, young professionals, partnerships, and lifetime contributions. Read more | Festivals in the province struggling due to lack of volunteers | |
This month, a CBC News article reported that festivals in rural communities are experiencing a severe lack of volunteer interest, which organizers attribute to the effects of the pandemic.
Low numbers of volunteers have led to the cancellation of Fort Qu'Appelle's annual winter festival, the Fort Winter Festival. The Windscape Kite Festival and the Long Day's Night Music Festival in Swift Current, which are also at risk of dissolving, have stated a need for board members and working committees to help with their ongoing struggles with finances and staffing. If nothing changes, the organization behind both events might dissolve by the end of 2023. Read more
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HR management for the cultural sector | |
Our cultural sector is made up of amazing people, whose successes and challenges directly impact our vibrant community. Coordinating the human resources function in a cultural organization can be a challenge, but it is incredibly important to address this area professionally and proactively if you want to attract, retain and develop staff to succeed in this sector. Here are some resources to get you thinking about the role of human resources in your organization: | |
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HR Basics
Tips for managers
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Understanding the landscape
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Looking for more resources? Check out SaskCulture Organizational Resources. | |
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Artificial Intelligence: Myths, Needs, and Opportunities Webinar (SaskCulture)
Non-profits of all sizes and missions hear many concerns and forecasts about artificial intelligence. No matter your background, this webinar with Amy Sample Ward, CEO, NTEN, will help you join and lead conversations about AI in your organization.
When: December 13, 2023
Where: Online *Register online by December 11
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Nature creates safe space for kids to express themselves
By: John Loeppky
Nature is important to Saskatchewan’s identity. Known as the Land of Living Skies, the province is also recognized for its flatlands, deserts, lakes and dense forest. Getting out into nature to learn about the province’s land-based heritage builds understanding for youth, but experiencing these discoveries may not be easily accessible for inner-city classrooms. Read more
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