Information is key to success in today's sport, culture and recreation environment. In Get the Scoop, you will find the latest news, funding and resources from the South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District. | | |
South East Summit: The Sky's the Limit! | |
The South East Summit is a one-day, in-person event for all individuals interested in cultural vitality. Join us for insightful breakout sessions, table talks with industry leaders, a dynamic panel discussion, a roundtable on artists in communities, and a powerful closing keynote on reconciliation. | |
9:00 - 9:30 AM - Registration, Coffee, and Networking | |
9:30 - 9:45 AM - Welcoming remarks | |
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9:45 – 10:45 AM - Break Out Sessions:
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Session #1: Art Starts at the Library - Regan Lanning, Artist and Morgan Kelly, Community Services Manager, Southeast Regional Library
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Session #2: Coronach in Bloom - Town of Coronach Community Development Officer, Kelsey Manske and Andrew Exelby, Parks and Open Spaces Consultant, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
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Session #3: All Aboard Ogema! - Ogema Mayor Carol Peterson, Lead Volunteer, Southern Prairie Railway
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Table Talks - Age Friendly Saskatchewan, Community Initiatives Fund, Culture Days, Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, SaskCulture, and SK Arts | |
12:00 - 1:00 PM - LUNCH & DESSERT | |
1:00 - 2:00 PM - Panel Discussion - Transforming Spaces: How Art and Heritage Can Enliven Communities - Artist Karlie King, Artist in Community, Estevan, Project Coordinator Cori Saas, Project 104 Moose Jaw, and Executive Director Kristin Enns-Kavanagh (Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society, moderated by South East Sport, Culture & Recreation Community Development Consultant Amber Andersen.) | |
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM - Roundtable Discussion: Artists in Communities | |
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3:00 - 4:00 PM - Closing Keynote: There is no Reconciliation without Truth - Cadmus Delorme, Founder and CEO, OneHoop
Join in as Cadmus provides a message that includes Truth, Reconciliation, and hope for the future and captures an understanding of what we all inherited.
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4:00 - 4:15 PM - Wrap – Up | |
For full event details, and registration information, visit our website. Don't miss out, secure your spot today! | |
2024 Virtual Annual General Meeting! | |
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We extend a warm invitation to all South East communities to join us virtually as we reflect on the past year's activities and celebrate our 25 year anniversary!
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Zoom Online Meeting
Pre-registration is required by completing the registration form prior to May 30, 2024.
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Summer Staff Training Opportunities for 2024 | Are you hiring summer staff this year to work in your parks, pools, museums, youth programs, or recreation facilities? We encourage you to look at these opportunities to help with orientation and training, so your summer students can excel in their roles! | |
HIGH FIVE®: Principles of Healthy Child Development | |
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This one-day training will help front-line leaders (anyone working with children aged 6 to 12) improve the quality of programs. It provides in-depth training in the HIGH FIVE Principles of healthy child development so front-line leaders understand what they need to do to ensure each child’s social, emotional and cognitive needs are met. Leaders learn activities, gain knowledge, tips & resources to enhance their programs and their relationships with the participants and staff.
When: Sunday, June 2, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Credit Union Spark Centre, Weyburn
Cost: $30 (Pre-registration is required)
You'll be pleased to know that funding is available to South East District communities through our Training Fund.
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Service Best is an online training opportunity offered through Tourism Saskatchewan. The purpose of the course is to build strong, confident employees that deliver exceptional customer service. It can also enhance skills for those who work with the public and for handling difficult situations. This would be great for those summer students who work with the public at pools, summer camp staff who have to communicate with parents, or frontline staff who greet visitors at your museum or tourism booth!
Cost: $30
Most people complete the Service Best online course in four hours or less. You can stop the course at any time, then resume where you left off. The course includes a 25-question, multiple choice knowledge check, based on the course material. A mark of 80 per cent is required to pass. You have three attempts to complete the exam. Your Service Best certificate is valid for five years.
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Unlock Your Community's Potential this Summer! | |
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Seeking summer program inspiration? Look no further!
Dive into our Programming Toolkit for leaders and volunteers. Discover easy tips, tools, and templates to plan vibrant activities in your community. The number one reason why small towns struggle to host activities for sport, culture and recreation is because there is no one to do the work and/or volunteers have limited time to plan!
Let's overcome the challenges together and bring your activities to life!
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Walk for Reconciliation Guide | |
With National Indigenous Peoples Day coming up this June, we wanted to remind you about our Walk for Reconciliation Guide. Walk in the spirit of reconciliation! Reconciliation events in your community serve an essential role in raising awareness and demonstrating community support for reconciliation. We invite you to participate by organizing a reconciliation walk in your community!
Why Participate?
- is a way to participate in Orange Shirt Day or National Indigenous Peoples Day.
- is a way to acknowledge and honour the land and the Treaties, as well as Indigenous history.
- helps to build capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.
- is an opportunity to work with community partners, Indigenous communities and organizations to learn and build.
Check out the guide for ideas: https://southeastdistrict.ca/programs/walk-for-reconciliation
About National Indigenous Peoples Day
Every year, numerous activities are organized across the country on June 21 to showcase the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural expressions and stories.
Learn more: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013718/1708446948967
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Celebrating Six Years of Service! | We are recognizing our Dallas Cossar, Administrative Coordinator for six years of service to the district. Dallas works out of Weyburn and is responsible for overseeing many of our administrative and communications duties! | |
Book a Community Visit Today! | |
We're hitting the road this spring, and we're coming to you! We can attend your next board meeting or meet over coffee. We will work with you by providing valuable resources, tools, problem-solving, advice, and mentorship in a variety of areas. Reach out to Amber Andersen, Community Development Consultant now to schedule your visit! | |
Cheer Story: Celebrating Everyday Heroes In Sport, Culture & Recreation: Derek Soroka From The Town Of Redvers | |
Centre 48 Arts and Education was established with a clear purpose in mind: to create vibrant rural communities that will have access to a wide range of arts, culture, fitness, and continuing education opportunities for all age groups. Centre 48 offers diverse activities that cater to the varied interests and needs of the community. | |
2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games! | |
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If you're interested in participating in the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster as an athlete, coach, manager, official, mission staff, or volunteer, you're in the right place!
Athlete/Sport Tryouts: Many tryouts are starting to take place for the sports participating in the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games. We will post tryout information on our website as we receive updates from the sports.
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Upcoming Opportunities & Resources
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SaskCulture's Culture Days Hub Sponsorship is now open | |
The Culture Days Hub Sponsorship, offered by SaskCulture, aims to support communities and cultural groups in Saskatchewan that bring together two or more community cultural partners to hold free, interactive, participatory cultural activities during Culture Days (September 20 - October 13).
Applications that include activities and programming that advance Truth and Reconciliation as part of September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will be prioritized. There is no deadline – applications will be accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until the sponsorship budget is expended.
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Upcoming Opportunities & Resources
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Submit Your Nominations Today for The Sask Recreation Awards | |
Saskatchewan Parks & Recreation Association is currently seeking nominations for The Sask Recreation Awards.
The Sask Recreation Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, communities, and organizations who improved the quality of life for others through recreation in Saskatchewan.
Three brand new awards are available: Community Wellbeing, Leadership Excellence and Volunteer Champion.
Submit your nomination before May 30, 2024.
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Upcoming Opportunities & Resources
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Are you interested in engaging volunteers within your organization? Volunteer Canada offers tools for success. They can assist organizations in crafting strategies to recruit and manage volunteers across all demographics, ages, and cultures. Their services extend to risk assessment in volunteer roles, addressing legal and ethical concerns, and fostering employer-supported volunteer initiatives in the workplace—plus much more. | |
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Upcoming Opportunities & Resources
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CMHA Mental Health Week - May 6 - 12 | |
Help create a lasting impact for community mental health programs and support services during CMHA Mental Health Week.
This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity.
CMHA Mental Health Week is May 6 to 12! Explore the theme of compassion and how it connects us all. Let's come together to support mental well-being and spread kindness throughout our communities.
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Upcoming Opportunities & Resources
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Physical Activity and Play | |
Empower young minds through creativity and sports! | |
Calling all community leaders! Discover KidSport and Creative Kids Saskatchewan's impact!
Creative Kids connects children to life-changing artistic and cultural experiences, ensuring every child can access activities like theatre, art, dance, heritage, and music. KidSport supports children with financial assistance for sports registration fees and equipment costs, fostering social, mental, and physical well-being.
Visit their websites today to see how they can help you make a difference in the lives of children in your communities!
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Upcoming Opportunities & Resources
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👉Can’t find the grant you need? Check out the SPRA Grant Guide to research more funding opportunities or reach out to our staff by email at ed@southeastdistrict.ca for assistance in your grant search! | |
Please note deadlines may change. For up to date information, seek the funder for the correct dates. | |
Saskatchewan Lotteries - Everyone Wins! | |
Sask Lotteries funds over 12,000 sport, culture and recreation groups across Saskatchewan. Every time you purchase a lottery ticket in Saskatchewan, a portion of that revenue supports a wealth of organizations in our communities. Subscriptions allow lottery players to play draw-based games – including LOTTO MAX, LOTTO 6/49, WESTERN MAX, WESTERN 649, DAILY GRAND and EXTRA – for up to a year in advance. Subscriptions can be purchased by phone, by mail, or on the Sask Lotteries website. | | |
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"South East District is a community driven organization for sport, culture and recreation in south east Saskatchewan. We help to build creative, active, and healthy communities. Join us!” | | | | |
