Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities | |
Upcoming Lifecycles Webinar: Strengthen Program & System Capacity | |
Métis Cultural Development Fund open for applications | |
Province proclaims Culture Days in SK | |
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September 20 to October 13, 2024 is officially "Culture Days in Saskatchewan," thanks to the provincial proclamation made by the Honourable Laura Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport.
Culture Days is just around the corner! From September 20 to October 13, celebrate arts, culture, and creativity across Canada. With over 230 free activities across Saskatchewan, there’s something for everyone!
Find an event near you at culturedays.ca/events.
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Culture Days
September 20 - October 13
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Prairie Central receiving nominations for Volunteer Recognition Program | The next nomination deadline for the Prairie Central District of Sports, Culture and Recreation's Volunteer Recognition Program is September 15. This program is targeted at community volunteers who have made a meaningful impact on their community, to demonstrate the importance and value that volunteers provide in the areas of sport, culture and recreation through public recognition. The award recipients will receive a grant of $1000, which will be utilized in the area of that person’s volunteering efforts. Read more | Music Education Day in Saskatchewan | The Saskatchewan Music Educators Association (SMEA) and the Province of Saskatchewan have proclaimed September 13 as Music Education Day in the province. This day is dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of music educators and the profound impact of music education on students’ lives. SMEA has resources available for those wishing to join in promoting this day as an opportunity to showcase the work of music educators and encourage more people to receive the benefits of music. Read more | Registration open for Reimagining Non-Profits conference | The Reimagining Non-Profits is back for a second year on October 18 - 19 in Regina. The 2024 conference, themed “Integrating Radical Approaches to Equity,” aims to create a space for meaningful conversations, forging new connections and strengthening existing ones. The sessions will focus on topics including Human Resource Management, Conflict Resolution, Building Meaningful Partnerships, Disability Justice, and more. Registration is open now. Read more | | |
Advocacy: Resources for changing public policy | |
Advocacy can be as simple as voicing an opinion to an acquaintance, or as elaborate as a national campaign designed to urge people to change. Effective advocacy campaigns get attention — they are designed to be confident and often dramatic. Want to learn more about bringing people together in support of change? Check out these resources: | |
Looking for more? Check out SaskCulture's Organizational Resources. | |
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B/A Speaker Series: Audience Engagement & Belonging (Business/Arts)
This session will explore the vital role the arts play in our communities, serving as inclusive spaces that offer unique opportunities for connection and learning. Participants will consider the motivations behind attending arts and cultural events and how these experiences help audiences build meaningful connections with their favourite institutions and each other.
When: September 26, 2024
Where: Online *Register online
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Copyright Basics Workshop (Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists)
This one-day workshop provides an overview of how copyright law works and presents the copyright provisions that determine duration and ownership of copyright and the respective rights of copyright owners and users of copyrighted material (including fair dealing and the exceptions for libraries, archives, and museums).
When: October 10, 2024
Where: Online via Zoom *Register online by October 4
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Treaty Learning Journey Conference (Office of the Treaty Commissioner)
Registration is now open for the Treaty Learning Journey: Let's Talk Truth Conference. Walk with the OTC on a journey at this conference that includes networking and sessions about: BEFORE TREATY - Worldview and Indigeneity, AT TREATY - Numbered Treaties, AFTER TREATY - Breaches of Treaty, and TODAY - Contemporary Indigenous Issues.
When: October 24 -25, 2024
Where: Saskatoon, SK *Register online
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
Youth empowered to express themselves authentically
By: Busayo Osobade
Art can be a powerful tool to incorporate young voices into community-wide conversations.
For over 28 years, Monique Martin’s creative installations have shown that art is more than just a medium of expression. Her work has the ability to unlock her student’s creative potential, giving them the confidence to share that creativity with their community. 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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