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SaskCulture E-Update
March 16, 2022

NEWS
Culture Days Webinar Highlights Accessible Social Media Practices
Our social media practices influence how we deliver information, who has access to this content, and the ways in which we interact with one another. Incorporating accessibility tools and methods into daily social media and communication practices is important for the sustainable and equitable growth of our creative communities.
 
Join Culture Days on Thursday, March 24th at noon (CST) for: Who Can Experience My Post? An Accessibility Guide to Everyday Social Media webinar. This one-hour presentation, demo and Q&A with artist, communications specialist, and accessible designer, Yasmeen Nematt Alla will guide participants through some of the accessibility tools social media platforms provide, arts workers, artists, and organizers will learn how to start incorporating these tools into their daily communication practices.
Data Provides Insight on Nonprofit Experience During Omicron Wave
Statistics Canada's Canada Business Conditions Survey provides greater data on the experiences of Canadian businesses, including nonprofits, during the most recent COVID-19 wave. Some of the findings include:
  • 23% of community nonprofits reported 2021 revenues were lower by 25% or more
  • 36% expect to face an increase in operating expenses over the next three months
  • 35% expect to see an increase in demand over the next three months
  • 29% expect the labour shortage to be an obstacle over the next three months
  • 22% expect to offer higher wages to new employees, with 47% expecting to increase wages for current employees
  • 26% expect to offer the option to continue remote work, while 29% expect to provide more flexibility in scheduling
MAS Awards 2022 Nominations Open
The Museums Association of Saskatchewan's 2022 Awards are currently accepting nominations for the Young Professional Award and the Award of Merit. Awards will be presented at the annual MAS AGM and Conference. Deadline to submit nominations is April 15, 2022.
Royal Bank Foundation YFF Mentorship Program Open
The Yorkton Film Festival is now accepting applications for the 2022 RBC YFF Mentorship Program. Up to five participants will be chosen to participate in one year program that connects emerging filmmakers with mentors to provide them guidance and creative development in Canada's film and television sector. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2022.
Na-mi-quai-ni-mak I Remember Them Community Support Fund Accepting Applications
Administered through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund provides small grants to support community-based healing and remembrance of the Residential Schools. Small grants are available to registered non-profits, Indigenous communities, and Survivor organizations who support Survivors. Applications are accepted until the funding program cap is hit each year.
AWARENESS HUB
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Let's Talk: Reconciliation Conversations
When: Last Wednesday of Each Month - 11:00am CST
Where: Online
Who: ConnectR
Recognizing and Rejecting Racism
When: March 17, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
Free for SPRA members, $20 for non-members. Click here to register.
Erasing Racism: What Can We Do?
When: March 17, 2022 - 1:00- 3:30pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
Free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Prince Albert Community Forum
When: March 18, 2022 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
Free to attend, but registration is required. 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.
Who Can Experience My Post? An Accessibility Guide to Everyday Social Media
When: March 24, 2022 - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Culture Days
Free to attend, a recording will be made available with French subtitles after the event. Click here to register.
Recruiting, Retaining and Motivating Volunteers in Post COVID-19 Times
When: April 26, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Where: Online
Who: Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
Free to attend for SPRA members, $21 for non-members. 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 March 31, 2022

Deadline April 15, 2022

Deadline April 29, 2022

SaskCulture Culture Days Hub Sponsorship
Details Coming Soon
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For projects taking place between September 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024

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JOB GALLERY AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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Re-Imagining Cultural Intersections:
Exploring Connections Between
Indigenous and Newcomer Artists



"How do First Nations artists and their experiences and insights connect with artists from settler communities (new or longer term) or other racialized minorities. In particular are there common experiences of genocide and enforced cultural assimilation? And what role do they think performing artists and live performance can play in Truth and Reconciliation?"

Rania al-Harthi, Project Coordinator, On Cue Performance Hub.
EVENTS & COMMEMORATIVE DAYS
Virtual
March 18, 2022 - 10:00am - 11:30am

Virtual
March 20, 2022 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Regina
March 24, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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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. 
 
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