Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities | |
Celebrating the impact of Culture Days in SK | |
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The next Culture Days celebration will take place from September 20 to October 13, 2024, marking its 15th anniversary this year.
Since its launch in 2010, Culture Days Saskatchewan has played a significant role in the national celebration by offering over 4,000 free arts, heritage, and culture activities to communities throughout the province and engaging over 460,000 attendees.
To learn more about the impact of Culture Days in Saskatchewan, check out this report. The SaskCulture Culture Days Hub Sponsorship is open for applications. Read more
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Donate to Creative Kids in April to double your impact | |
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Help support kids who wish to access quality arts activities this summer. TD Bank will match all donations made to the Creative Kids campaign from April 15 - 30, up to $20,000.
Donate now to help children and youth facing financial barriers participate in life-changing cultural activities.
Creative Kids removes financial barriers for Saskatchewan kids to participate in arts and culture such as dance, art, drama, and music. Funds raised by this raffle will support local children ages 4 to 19 to participate in creative and cultural activities. Read more
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Grant Spotlight: Northern Youth Cultural Fund | |
The Northern Youth Cultural Fund (NYCF), delivered in partnership with the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District (NSCRD), provides funding for cultural, artistic or creative interactive activities for children and youth ages 4 to 19 in northern Saskatchewan.
Application deadline: May 15
Applicants are encouraged to connect with NSCRD staff for guidance regarding their application. Please contact Ryan Karakochuk, NSCRD Program Manager, at 306-688-2122 or email, or visit the NSCRD website for a representative in your area. Read more
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Rivers West announces Volunteer Recognition Awards recipients | This month, the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation announced the 2024 award recipients of their Volunteer Recognition Awards. The winners include artist Clay DeBray in the Culture - Artist of the Year category, and the volunteer-run Lashburn Centennial Museum in the Culture - Museum of the Year category. Celebration of their achievements will be highlighted on the Rivers West’s social media and website throughout the coming year. Read more | Canada’s Volunteer Awards open for nominations | Nominate an outstanding individual, a not-for-profit organization, a social enterprise, or a socially responsible business who has made a significant contribution to improving the lives of others in their community through volunteering. The nomination period for the Canada Volunteer Awards is open and will run until June 12. The award recipients will be recognized at an award ceremony and will be given the opportunity to select a non-profit organization to receive a grant. Read more | Creative Saskatchewan announces grant program dates | Creative Saskatchewan recently announced its 2024-25 grant programs, which support Market and Export Development, Market Travel, Tour Support, Business Capacity, Research, Book Publishing, Craft and Visual Arts Production, and more. Read more | SK journalist receives honorary degree | Saskatchewan-born investigative reporter Connie Walker will be awarded a Doctor of Civil Law honorary degree by the University of King’s College this May to celebrate her dedication to telling the stories that must be told for true Reconciliation to be possible. Walker, who is a member of Okanese First Nation, is one of the journalists behind the podcast Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s, which delved into the devastating impacts of intergenerational trauma stemming from Indian Residential Schools. Read more | | |
Engaging the next generation of volunteers in your programs | |
In April 2021, Statistics Canada reported Saskatchewan had the highest rate of volunteerism of any province, about 15 per cent higher than the national average. It is important to consider volunteer turnover to ensure continuity, especially with many long-serving volunteers stepping down from their roles due to retirement. This National Volunteer Week is a great time to reflect on what we can do to engage youth and empower them to be part of our province's outstanding volunteer landscape. Check out these resources to get started. | |
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Introduction to Data Best Practices for Nonprofits (Imagine Canada)
Rapid digital transformation and burgeoning adoption of AI technologies mean we are using data more than ever before. But how can the sector make effective and responsible use of data? Join the Federal Nonprofit Data Coalition for a free webinar that will give you an introduction to data best practices.
When: May 7, 2024
Where: Online *Register online
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Threads: Cultural Conversations (Saskatoon Open Door Society)
Registration for Threads 2024 is now open. This conference showcases the experiences of speakers and performers from across Canada. They come together and explore the question "How can people from different cultures, geographies, and religions learn to live with each other so that all can flourish?"
When: May 22 - 23, 2024
Where: Online *Register online
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Optimizing your Digital Fundraising for the Future (Charity Village)
Are you wondering how your charity can adapt to the changing landscape of digital fundraising? Join Ved Khan of GoFundMe and Wen-Chih O’Connell of PayPal Giving Fund Canada to learn data-driven insights on how you can optimize your digital fundraising strategies for the future of giving, to better engage a growing pool of Gen Z and Millennial donors.
When: May 23, 2024
Where: Online *Register online
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Volunteers key to 20-year old Indigenous storytelling series
By: Nickita Longman
As with many successful, long-running programs the dedicated volunteers, who support the Annual Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytellers series, fill important roles and provide the heart, soul and energy needed for the program to thrive over the years. Read more
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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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