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SaskCulture E-Update
February 17, 2021
FEBRUARY
NEWS
SaskCulture Presents Online Event with Lindsay Nixon
Join SaskCulture online Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 1:30 pm CST, to hear award-winning author, researcher and lecturer, Lindsay Nixon share some background and a summary of key insights from interviews with cultural community members, as well as the 15 standards of achievement outlined in the 2020 special report “A Culture of Exploitation; “Reconciliation” and the Institutions of Canadian Art”, published by the Yellowhead Institute. Register by March 2 at 12:00pm for this free event to receive your Zoom link. Registration is required and limited to the first 100 registered attendees.
Join SaskCulture's Board of Directors
SaskCulture will have four director positions for election at this year's Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be hosted on Friday, June 18, 2021 (more details to follow). Nominations are being accepted for the following positions:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cultural industries
  • Demonstrated knowledge of heritage
  • Métis ancestry and a demonstrated knowledge of Métis culture
  • Membership at large
Each position is for a two-year term on the board. Nominations packages and more information about board responsibilities can be found on the SaskCulture website. Nomination deadline is May 1, 2021. Any applications received after this date will be treated as nominations from the floor of the AGM.
Develop Youth Leadership and Cultural Art with an AACL Grant
SaskCulture's Aboriginal Art and Cultural Leadership (AACL) grant is open to registered non-profits or First Nation bands or municipalities in Saskatchewan that meet the guidelines of the AACL grant. Deadline to apply is Thursday, April 15, 2021.
Culture Days 2021 is RE:IMAGINEd
Culture Days will take place across Canada from September 24 through October 24, 2021 - indoors, outdoors and online. The annual celebration of arts, culture and a life enriched by both, has chosen the theme RE:IMAGINE to signal a positive turning point - the commitment to building tangible change into the future of art and culture. Stay tuned for more information about this year’s celebration, and about SaskCulture Hub Sponsorship opportunities.
Celebrate Your Cultural Volunteers
SaskCulture wants to highlight cultural volunteers – particularly those who have kept things going over the past year – as part of this year’s Volunteer Week promotion. Volunteers continue to be the backbone of many organizations, especially as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the perfect opportunity to recognize those dedicated individuals who continue to help build a culturally vibrant Saskatchewan. All volunteers will be included in a Volunteer Week video promoted during Volunteer Week 2021 and receive a certificate of recognition. To highlight volunteers, please complete the submission form by April 2, 2021.
Active Families Benefit Impacts Arts and Cultural Activities
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that families will be able to claim the Active Families Benefit for 2021. The benefit provides a non-refundable tax credit of up to $150 per child per year to eligible families for children involved in sports or arts and cultural activities.
Build Business Partnerships with artsvest
Business / Arts is launching the artsvest program for 2021. Supported by Canadian Heritage and regional funders, information sessions for the intake program will take place online in February 2021. A representative of an organization must attend one of the information sessions in order to qualify for artsvest funding. Sessions are scheduled for:
Hire Youth Through Young Canada Works
The Young Canada Works program creates meaningful youth employment in the built heritage sectors by helping employers offer summer jobs and internships. Learn more eligibility criteria for this program or click here to submit an application. The deadline for internship positions is Monday, March 1, 2021.
Help Craft Saskatchewan's Accessibility Legislation
The Government of Saskatchewan is developing accessibility legislation to prevent and remove barriers created by disability. It is looking for input from everyone, especially those with disabilities, to ensure this legislation meets the needs of Saskatchewan people. Deadline to submit your responses is March 31, 2021.
Share Your Thoughts on Canada's Next Federal Budget
The Government of Canada is seeking the opinions and thoughts of Canadians as Budget 2021 is prepared. In addition the the survey, government ministers will be engaging in virtual roundtables with stakeholders and subject matter experts in the weeks ahead.
Federal Government Clarifies CERB Income Tax Repayment
The Government of Canada clarified that self-employed individuals who received Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) payments and whose net self-employment income was less than $5,000 will not be required to repay CERB as long as their gross self-employment income was at least $5,000 and they met all other eligibility criteria.
Reimbursement for COVID-19 Retrofits Available
The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund (CUSBRF) has grants of up to $5,000 available to help eligible small businesses and non-profits offset the cost of expenses to open safely or adopt digital technologies to move more of their business online. Grants can be applied for expenses that were incurred no earlier than March 15, 2020.
LEARNING HUB
Dealing with Video Conference Fatigue

With lunch meetings and overnight out-of-town trips on hold because of COVID-19, the video conference call has become a valuable tool in connecting offices with staff, stakeholders and the public. And while one would imagine the ease of connecting with another person digitally would decrease the stress of meetings, it's entirely possible you or those in your organization may be feeling the exact opposite or experiencing "Zoom Fatigue".

As more and more people rely on technology to stay connected, many are discovering that video conference calls are leaving them feeling more drained and tired at the end of the day than previous face-to-face interactions had before. But why do video calls leave you feeling more drained? And what can you do to lessen this impact?
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Communications Skills for Inclusive Leadership
When: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Diversity at Work
$425, plus taxes, per registration. Click here to register.
Community Based Research - Building Successful Partnerships
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Michael Johnny (York University), Yvonne Hanson (University of Saskatchewan), Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton (University of Regina), Sgt. Casey Ward (Regina Police Service)
Free to attend, registration is required. Click here to register.
Nearly a Year In: How the Nonprofit Sector is Adapting to COVID-19
When: Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Charity Village
Free to attend, registration is required. Click here to register.
Replenishment, Nourishment & Healing in Equity Work
When: Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Sheryl Petty (Movement Tapestries)
$100 to attend, registration is required. Click here to register.
Treaty Acknowledgements: Why We Do Them and What is Next
When: Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Jacquelyn Cardinal (Naheyawin) and Hunter Cardinal (Naheyawin)
$6.32 for IABC Members, $11.62 for non-members , registration is required. Click here to register.
The Community Table: Concepts of Healing and Sharing, Part 1
When: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Chuk Odenigbo
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
We Can Get There From Here: Exploring Racial Liberation in a Time of Change
When:
Session 1 - Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Session 2 - Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Session 3 - Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Heather Hackman, Tanya Williams
$175 - $250 fee, registration is required, participants must take part in all 3 session dates. Click here to register.
Cultural Conflict Competency Skills
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 9:00am - 11:30am EST
Where: Online
Who: Diversity at Work
$125, plus taxes, per registration. Click here to register.
Building Pro-Black Institutions and Movements
When: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Fiona Kanagasignam, Merle McGee
$100 fee, registration is required. Click here to register.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Diversity Committees
When: Friday, March 19, 2021 - 9:00am - 11:40am EST
Where: Online
Who: Diversity at Work
$175, plus taxes, per registration. Click here to register.
Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice: A Workshop for White Allies
When:
Session 1 - Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Session 2 - Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Whitney Parnell
$150 fee, registration is required. Click here to register.
Intersectional Allyship for Racial Justice: A Workshop for White Allies
When:
Session 1 - Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Session 2 - Wednesday, April 7, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Whitney Parnell
$150 fee, registration is required. Click here to register.
From Risk to Resilience: The Fundamentals of Risk Management for Festivals and Events E-Learning Course
When: Online course access granted for 30 days after registration (Complete at your pace)
Where: Online
Who: Peter Ashwin
Cost to access the course materials varies, click here for more information and to register.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Spring Deadline March 31, 2021

Deadline April 15, 2021
Deadline March 4, 2021

Deadline March 2021

Deadline April 1, 2021

Deadline Two Weeks Prior to Proposed Project

Deadline On-Going

Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Métis Mondays with
the Battlefords
Boys and Girls Club




"You don’t get your final results by the snap of a finger — it takes thought, confidence, persistence, practice, and teamwork. Hands­-on is really important for teachings, it’s an opportunity to teach along the way and take pride in the finished result they [participants] put effort into."
 
Nicole Combres, Executive Director, Battlefords Boys and Girls Club
DIGITAL EVENTS
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.