September 09, 2026

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Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities

 

SASKCULTURE HIGHLIGHTS

 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Creative Kids application is open until September 23.

The Métis Cultural Development Fund is open until October 1.

The Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Project is open until October 13.

The Northern Youth Cultural Fund is open until October 15.

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Northern Youth Cultural Fund opens

The Northern Youth Cultural Fund (NYCF), delivered in partnership with the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District (NSCRD), provides funding for cultural, artistic, or creative interactive activities for children and youth up to age 19, that take place within the boundaries of the Northern District.


The deadline to apply is October 15. Contact Outreach Consultant, Ryan Karakochuk for more information. Read more

Webinar: Understand how to support Indigenous peoples and programs

Join SaskCulture’s webinar on Two-Eyed Seeing (2ES) to explore the interweaving of Western and Indigenous worldviews. Presented in partnership with Inclusivity, 
this free session features facilitator Marissa McIntyre from Len Pierre Consulting.


Attendees will learn how to adapt their professional lenses to better understand and support Indigenous peoples, policies, and practices.


On September 28, from 12-1:00 p.m. Register now and share with anyone who may be interested. Register here

Creative Kids fall applications now open


Financial support is still available for children's fall cultural activities. Families can apply for music, dance, and art activity grants directly through Creative Kids Saskatchewan.


The final date to submit an online request for the upcoming season is Sept. 23. Read more

 

CULTURE NEWS

 
 

WHAT'S COMING UP

Wild and Wonderful Dance and Music with Guest Artists Bill Coleman & Benj Rowland (Regina)

September 11

Carried by rivers, held by lands: 

A Public Gathering (Saskatoon)

September 11 - 12

Doylefest (Asquith)

September 11 - 13

Free Art Day: Water Light Paintings (Prince Albert)

September 12

AGR Annual General Meeting (Regina)

September 12

La Troupe du Jour's Theatre Season Launch (Saskatoon)

September 12

Yorkton Library 100th Anniversary Community Art Project (Yorkton)

September 19

Vendor's Market (Assiniboia)

September 19

CQ Concert - Dance Around the World (North Battleford)

September 20

 

COMMEMORATIVE DATES

Culture Days

Sept. 18 - Oct. 4

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30

In Memoriam: David Thauberger

Saskatchewan artist David Thauberger passed away on August 31, 2026. An Order of Canada recipient and member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Thauberger earned international acclaim for his iconic artwork immortalizing Saskatchewan landmarks and culture. His celebrated pieces are preserved in major public collections across Canada. Read more

Museum celebrates milestone

The Ukrainian Canadian Museum in Saskatoon is celebrating its 90th anniversary with an exhibition showcasing 90 historic items from its permanent collection. The exhibition, “Collected: 90 Years, 90 Objects,” runs from Oct. 16 to Jan. 9, 2027. Read more

Upgrades for RCMP Heritage Centre

The federal government is providing more than $7.7 million to modernize Regina’s RCMP Heritage Centre. The funding will upgrade building systems, update exhibits, and improve accessibility at the facility. 

Read more

New arts, culture and heritage framework

Federal, provincial and territorial culture ministers recently approved a five-year framework to guide collaboration across Canada's arts, culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on emerging challenges including artificial intelligence and financial stability. Read more

Register for LIVE Arts distance programs

Saskatchewan classrooms can now access over 50 free broadcasts from the Live Interactive Video Education (LIVE) Arts program. LIVE Arts is a SK Arts program delivered in partnership with SaskCulture and the Ministry of Education. Read more

Sign up for SK Arts webinar

Join SK Arts Program Consultant, Geoff Smith, on Sept. 23, for an overview of the SaskFestivals: Projects stream ahead of the application deadline in October. 
Contact Carmelle Pretzlaw to register before Sept. 21.

Sask spending on culture declines

A recent analysis by Hill Strategies reveals that while national cultural spending held steady, Saskatchewan families allocated a lower share of their household budgets to cultural activities. Read more

 

AWARENESS HUB

 

Budgeting and financial planning for non-profits

A strong budget helps organizations understand available resources, plan for programs and services, and respond to change. Explore these resources to strengthen your organization's financial planning and decision making:

Find out more on SaskCulture's Organizational Resources.

 
 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

 

The Growing Nonprofits Series | Collaboration in Action: Working with Municipal Governments: A Case Study from Saskatoon (NVSSN at Luther College & Saskatchewan Community Foundation)

Explore early insights from an ongoing evaluation project that assesses how social enterprises can help provide meaningful employment to their participants and also help municipalities improve their service standards while building organizational capacity to further work with social enterprises.

When: September 23, 12 – 1:15 p.m.

Where: Online* Register online

Grant Writing and Sponsorship | 4 On-Demand Workshops (Southwest District for Sport, Recreation and Culture)

These four online sessions focus on grant writing, budgets and sponsorship with the aim of setting organizations up for success when applying for grants.

When: Ongoing, 2026

Where: Virtual*Register online

Cultural Humility Training (Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan)

This educational experience is aimed at advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action through honouring Indigenous voices and improving cultural relationships.

When: Ongoing

Where: in-person*Register online

10K AI SK Literacy Training (AiSK)

Join the program aimed to help people understand the basics of AI, risks, ethics, and data privacy.

When: Fall 2026

Where: in-person and online*join the waitlist

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Using AI and Automation to Reclaim 75% of your week (CharityVillage)

In this session, join Charityvillage as they move past the AI hype to show you exactly how smart automation can act as a “digital coordinator” for your team. You will be shown how organizations are growing their volunteer base, delivering more services and doing it all without asking too much from their dedicated and loyal team.

When: Ongoing

Where: in-person*Register online

Access Playbook Fall 2026 Cohort (Saskatchewan Arts Alliance)

Join the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance for the Access Playbook cohort. This is an online, disability-led cohort training program for arts presenters, producers, and organizations who want to build their knowledge, confidence, and action plans around accessibility, disability arts, and working with Deaf and Disabled artists.

When: September 15 - December 8

Where: Virtual*Register online

 

JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY

 

Job Listings

Opportunities

 

SUCCESS STORIES

 

Kronau Museum gets a marvelous rebrand

by Sabrina Cataldo


For nearly two decades, the Kronau Heritage Museum has been quietly redefining what a small-town museum can be. Through fascinating storytelling, innovative events, and family-friendly programming, the Museum has been a vibrant, creative hub in the Kronau area.


Over time, one thing became clear: the name no longer told the full story. So, in 2024, after some community consultation, the volunteer board rebranded the museum, christening it the Kronau Marvelous Museum & Creative Corner. Read more

 
 

UPCOMING DEADLINES

 

SaskCulture Grants

Creative Kids Program

Deadline: September 23


Métis Cultural Development Fund

Deadline: October 1


Multicultural Initiatives Fund - Project
Deadline: October 13


Northern Youth Cultural Fund

Deadline: October 15.

Other Grants

SaskFestivals - October 1


Artists in Schools - November 1


Access Copyright Foundation Grants -

November 1


Artists in Communities - November 5


Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program - 
November 15

 
 
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