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New SaskCulture Board Slate for 2022/2023
New SaskCulture Chair, Jan Seibel, joined the SaskCulture Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting held June 17, 2022. A few new directors joined the existing Board for its upcoming 2022/23 year. Existing Board Members are: James Ingold, Past Chair; Wilfred Burton; Heather Cline; Yvonne Hotzak, Rowena Materne, Les Oystryk, and Melanie Sunchild. New to the Board are Ross Grandel and Lamarr Oksasikewiyin. No election was held this year and all candidates were acclaimed as board members. James Rose, former Chair, and Olufunke Okochi ended their terms this year and were thanked for their contributions. Click here for more information about the SaskCulture Board.
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Advance Reconciliation for Culture Days
Culture Days is taking place September 23 – October 16, and SaskCulture is once again offering Culture Days Hub Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to help support the continued growth of Culture Days hubs around the province. This year, hub applications with activities and programming that advance Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) as part of September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will be prioritized. TRC hub events and activities must be meaningful, engaging and planned in partnership with First Nations and/or Métis people and/or communities. Applicants can contact Shelley Fayant with any questions or to request an online application form.
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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated each year on June 21st, the summer solstice. First Nations, Métis and Inuit people hold special events and activities on this day to share and celebrate the richness, diversity and beauty of their cultures and languages, and to celebrate and raise awareness about their histories, achievements and contributions to the social and cultural fabric of Canada.
The Indigenous Awareness Hub on SaskCulture's website highlights a collection of events taking place throughout Saskatchewan to mark and celebrate this special day. It also contains resources and information to help individuals, and organizations, begin or continue to learn and plan concrete actions on building Truth and Reconciliation.
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4 Seasons of Reconciliation Training Available
Presented through RBC in partnership with First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) and Reconciliation Education, this self-paced online program offers 10 modules on Truth and Reconciliation and is available free to all Canadians. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from FNUC upon completion.
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Wanuskewin Announces Special Partnership with FCL
Federated Co-operatives Limited made a $1 million dollar donation to Wanuskewin to assist the park with programming, resource management, and in its application to become Saskatchewan's first UNESCO World Heritage Site by 2025.
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SaskCulture's Awareness Hub is a collection of news stories, industry articles, editorials, and general items of cultural impact in Saskatchewan and/or Canada. | |
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Resilience Training for Arts & Culture Organizations
When: July 12, 2022 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: Riverview Room, Remai Modern Art Gallery, Saskatoon
Who: Creative City Network of Canada (CCNC), SaskCulture, Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA), Heritage Saskatchewan, and City of Saskatoon
Free to attend, but space is limited to allow for physical distancing. Click here to register.
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Organizing Special Events
When: Seven module course, completed at your own pace.
Where: Online
Who: Tourism Saskatchewan
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Culture Days - Promoting Your Event Organizer Webinar
When: June 29, 2022 - 2:00pm EST
Where: Online
Who: Culture Days
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
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COVID-19 Work Safe Leader Designation
When: 40 minute course; completed at your own pace.
Where: Online
Who: WorkSafe Saskatchewan
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Embracing Differences: Learning
First-Hand from Cultural Ambassadors
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"Students were able to tap into community resources, instead of finding information on the internet that may or may not be reliable; this program supports learning in the classroom, in the ambassador’s own voice, experience, and teachings about the culture."
Holly Paluck, Cochair, Regina Multicultural Council - Embracing Differences Planning Committee
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EVENTS & COMMEMORATIVE DAYS
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Promote Your Next Event for Free!
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! Events submitted through the events calendar can be highlighted in E-Update, shared through SaskCulture's social media pages, and can help further highlight your next event!
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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.
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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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