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SaskCulture E-Update
January 19, 2022
FEBRUARY'S DAYS TO REMEMBER
NEWS
Invite SaskCulture to Your Next Member Event
SaskCulture is interested in connecting with you and your members. If you would like a SaskCulture Board Member to attend one of your next member events, in-person or virtually, please let us know. Connections with member groups helps us learn, grow and continue to provide programs and services that meet your needs. Contact Nichole Williams, Executive Assistant, SaskCulture at 306-780-9259 or nwilliams@saskculture.ca to make arrangements.
Small Grant Accessibility Program (SGAP) Accepting Applications
SaskCulture's SGAP deadline is January 24, 2022. SGAP is available to new or underserved organizations that have never been awarded a SaskCulture grant, to support grassroots cultural initiatives, and to meet emerging time-sensitive opportunities. Learn more about eligibility, and how to apply, here.
National Anti-Racism Project Funding Available Through CRRF
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation's $3 million National Anti-Racism Fund is accepting applications from community groups and non-profit organizations to design events and programming that combat systemic barriers to racialized Canadians and Indigenous people, promote education and research, build public awareness, and foster intercultural community inclusion. Applications will be accepted until January 21, 2022.
Truth, Reconciliation and Treaty Implementation Planning
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance, is looking for organizations seeking to create an action plan for Truth, Reconciliation and Treaty Implementation. The process will take place over 3 - 5 months and will help your organization map its current place in its journey to reconciliation and help develop next steps and future strategies. Contact info@artsalliance.sk.ca for more information, and learn more about the Growth Model for Truth, Reconciliation and Treaty Implementation.
New Publication Highlights BIPOC Youth Art Forms
The Brown Citizen Circle (BCC) Zine is an annual publication that highlights artistic contributions of BIPOC youth between the ages of 15 - 29. The zine is accepting submissions for this year's publication of art forms including: visual art, music, sculpture, photography, mini-film series, or written works. Deadline for submission is January 31, 2022.
Common Weal Community Arts Announces ED Resignation
Risa Payant, Executive Director of Common Weal Community Arts, is resigning from the position with the organization. Risa has been an integral part in helping the organization growth and develop, as well as been a tireless promoter and advocate in Saskatchewan's arts sector.
Federal Government Releases Ministerial Mandate Letters
Mandate letters for the federal cabinet were released to provide a more detailed picture of the government's on-going priorities for 2022. Highlights for Canada's cultural sector included:
  • Minister of Canadian Heritage - Launch 'an Arts and Culture Recovery Program to mitigate the impacts of reduced capacity in cultural venues.'
  • Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion - Swiftly move forward to implement the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund to support Black-led and Black-serving community organizations; and, increase funding to multicultural community programs, recognizing their important role in supporting community organizations across the country as they fight racism.
Yorkton Film Festival Submission Deadline Approaching
Submissions for the 2022 Yorkton Film Festival will be accepted until 11:59pm (CST) on January 31, 2022.
Promote Your Event on the Events Calendar
SaskCulture operates and maintains a free Events Calendar for organizations in Saskatchewan to promote their events. Help spread the word about your upcoming events using the calendar today!
AWARENESS HUB
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Trauma Informed Care and Ambiguous Loss Webinars
When: January - March 2022 (2 sessions offered per month on each topic)
Where: Online
Who: RCMP Family Violence Initiative Fund
Free to attend, but registration is required. Contact Dwayne Yasinowski or call 306-523-2786.
Grant Writing Workshop
When: January 21, 2022 - 9:30am - 11:30am CST
Where: Online
Who: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to Register.
Let's Talk: Reconciliation Conversations
When: Last Wednesday of Each Month - 11:00am CST
Where: Online
Who: ConnectR
Land Acknowledgement Workshop
When: February 4, 2022 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Where: Zoom (Virtual) and Little Manitou Art Gallery, Manitou Beach (In-Person)
Who: Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
For more information, or to register, contact Aileen Martin.
Introductory Indigenous Business & Economic Development
When: February 8 - February 11, 2022 - 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by January 18, 2022. Click here to register.
Love is Love
When: February 14, 2022
Grades 4 - 8 - 9:15 - 10:15am CST
Grades 9 - 12 - 10:45 - 11:45am CST
Where: Online
Who: OUTSaskatoon, Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation
Registration is required before February 10, contact Aileen Martin to register.
Introductory Leading Teams: Governance for Indigenous Councils and Boards
When: February 15 - February 18, 2022 - 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by January 25, 2022. Click here to register.
Introductory Establishing Indigenous Institutions of Governance
When: March 8 - March 11, 2022 - 10:00am - 1:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by February 15, 2022. Click here to register.
Introductory Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership
When: March 22 - March 25, 2022 - 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT (4 sessions)
Where: Online
Who: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
$1,195 + GST Tuition Cost, Registration Required by March 1, 2022. Click here to register.
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program
When: 2 hour course; complete at your own pace.
Where: Online
Who: STOPS to Violence, Safe Places Swift Current
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
COVID-19 Work Safe Leader Designation
When: 40 minute course; complete at your own pace.
Where: Online
Who: WorkSafe Saskatchewan
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline January 22, 2022

Deadline January 28, 2022

Deadline February 1, 2022

Deadline February 1, 2022

Deadline February 28, 2022

Deadline March 1, 2022

Deadline March 2022

Deadline April 2022

Deadline On-Going

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Deadline On-Going; 26 week service standard
JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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"This in turn was aimed at promoting multiculturalism and a better understanding here in Saskatchewan of other cultures around the world."

Gord Zakreski, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Association of International Languages.
EVENTS
Saskatoon
January 15, 2022 - March 12, 2022

Virtual
January 18, 2022 - April 5, 2022

Virtual
January 27, 2022 - January 29, 2022
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. 
 
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