Building healthy, active and creative lifestyles through sport, culture and recreation.

October 2024

Recreation Practitioners Meeting

Royal Canadian Legion, Wakaw, SK

Wednesday October 30, 2024

10:00am - 3:00pm


Lakeland District for Sport, Culture and Recreation would like to invite all of our district Recreation Practitioners to come together, network and learn from each other in person at the Rec Prac Meeting. Topics to include: challenges, issues being faced with programs and services, upcoming funding opportunities, SPRA Field Consultant Report, community roundtable and more.


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When: October 22, 2024

What: AGM, Strategic Plan rollout, Awards Luncheon, & a Networking event. 

Where: Lucky Bastard Distillers in Saskatoon 

Join for the full day or part of the day! We’d love to see you. 


And, it wouldn’t be a takeover without a social event!


Join us in the evening for some drinks, snacks, and a bit of friendly competition as we host the first S.A.R.P. Cornhole Tournament, hosted in partnership with the Sask Polytechnic Recreation and Tourism Management program. 

Tickets are now available for our event & we can’t wait to see you on October 22nd. 


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Lakeland District is excited to host the Adapted Sports Try It Day with the Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association!!! Register by emailing Greg Cooper!

Lakeland District is excited to host this In-Person Workshop inviting you to learn about Community focused volunteer collaboration and retention. Join Malvina and learn with us.


Malvina has been working and volunteering in the field of intercultural relations and

communication for over twenty years. She has a B.A. in International Studies, is a

certified Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Unconscious Bias Facilitator and holds a

certificate in Emotions-Centered coaching.


Her passion for volunteerism and her diverse work experiences have taught her

essential skills needed to have successful intercultural communication. Her volunteer

experience spans across many fields, such as recreation, the arts, education,

community engagement and newcomer settlement. Her roles have included

International Recruitment Manager, Homestay Coordinator, Newcomer Settlement

Worker, Coordinator for the Red Cross Humanitarian Issues Program, International

Campaign Educator for Oxfam Canada and as the President and Sponsorship

Coordinator of the University of Saskatchewan World University Services of Canada

(WUSC) Refugee Program.


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Share your Culture Days experience

The Culture Days organizer and attendee surveys are open for feedback.


Everyone who has attended a Culture Days event this year is encouraged to fill out a survey to share their thoughts. Your input helps make Culture Days better each year. Take a moment to fill out the survey and share your experience so far, and you can be entered to win a $200 VISA gift card and a Cineplex Movie Night Package from Culture Days National.


Culture Days is ongoing until October 13, bringing hundreds of free events to communities across Saskatchewan. Read more

Saskatchewan Multicultural Week is fast approaching and we're encouraging you to get involved by speaking up and sharing stories on social media of community, diversity and equity. Join the conversation and tell us how you're #CelebratingCommunity, #HonouringDiversity, and #ActingForEquity! 


SAVE THE DATE for Saskatchewan Multicultural Week Honours! This year, they will be held at Government House in Regina on November 16, 2024!



You can find more information about the awards HERE.

Take the Lead!® is More Accessible than Ever

Since 2009, Take the Lead! has fostered leadership skills in youth aged 11 to 14 through its Youth Leader and Leadership Coach training.


To make this program even more accessible and affordable, communities, organizations and schools can now host Take the Lead! training in-person at no cost.  


“Take the Lead! demonstrates how, when youth are empowered and engaged, they can have a tremendous impact on the well-being of their communities.”


- Kelsey Michaluk, SPRA Youth Engagement Consultant 


Visit SPRA's website to learn how you can host a Take the Lead! workshop.

Training | Education | Workshops

SaskCulture Lifecycles Webinar: An Equity-Informed Approach to Non-Profit Management


Register now for SaskCulture’s upcoming webinar!


On October 23, join Jacq Brasseur, CEO & Principal Consultant at Ivy + Dean Consulting, for this lunch and learn about the importance of intentional and equity-informed management within non-profit organizations.


Participants who attend this session should be familiar with the Lifecycles Model.


Registration is open until October 22. Open to all at no cost. 


Learn More...

2024 SPRA Annual General Meeting

The 2024 SPRA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

 

Click the links below to download the Notice of Meeting and Agenda and the minutes from the 2023 AGM: 


The 2024 AGM will be hosted on GoToWebinar and be available for those who wish to use their computer or to call in by phone. If you are unfamiliar with GoToWebinar, click here to learn more about how the program works.  

Register Here!

Sign up for SaskMilk SaskFit

Registration is open for the 2024 SaskMilk SaskFit Conference on November 2, 2024! 


This virtual conference will provide education and inspiration to fitness and health professionals from across Canada.  


This year's keynote speaker is Robin O'Grady, an international speaker, fitness industry leader, and corporate culture specialist. Robin is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve attainable wellness goals, leading to sustainable workplace culture.


The SPRA Fitness Leader price is only $100 + tax and fees!


Register Here.

Grants & Funding

Upcoming


SaskFestivals - deadline Oct 15


Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program: Large Retrofits and New Builds - deadline Oct 16

 

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program: Small and Medium Retrofits - deadline Oct 16


Artists in Schools - deadline Nov 5


Artists in Communities - deadline Nov 5


PHE Empowerment Grants Program - deadline Nov. 15


Commit2Act "Seed Fund" - Ongoing

Ongoing


Indigenous Community Sport Development Grant  - Oct 31 deadline


Canada Saskatchewan Jobs Grant - ongoing


Canadian Tire Jumpstart - Receive funding for registration fees, equipment, travel, etc. 


Creative Kids Funding - Online application information available - Sept 25 deadline


KidSport Saskatchewan - Contact your local Chapter


Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program 

More Ongoing Grants
Get in touch with LDSCR Staff:
Executive Director
Community Consultant
Community Consultant
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