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Volume 16, Issue 1, Fall 2025

The cover of this issue of Engage. The cover photo shows a man seated in the floor of a classroom, holding up a microphone for a young student to use. View online Download (pdf)

In this Issue

Person holding a large white photo frame prop with the text “Black Donors Save Lives” at the top.
Multiculturalism

Arts as advocacy: Event gets creative to spread message

To promote awareness for the longstanding racial disparity in donor systems, one community event engaged the public in local art, while shedding light on culturally sensitive information on stem cell donation.

Saskatchewan
Nov, 2025
School band group photo with students in festive sweaters and Santa hats, holding instruments like saxophones, clarinets, and flutes.
Arts, Multiculturalism

Music program helps kids embrace heritage

Advocacy comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, all it takes is one educator with the commitment to give children a way to embrace and understand their culture through music.

Yorkton
Nov, 2025
Four people sitting around a conference table with papers, water glasses, a magazine, and audio recording equipment. A whiteboard and green wall panels are in the background.
Arts, General Culture, Heritage

Advocating together: Building a stronger voice for arts and heritage

When SaskCulture was established back in October 1997, it introduced the idea of Communities of Interest, organizations that don’t just represent specific groups, but also bring valuable insight and expertise from across Saskatchewan’s cultural landscape.

Regina
Nov, 2025
Three people seated at a table working on a craft activity with string and small materials. The table has printed instructions, water bottles, cups, and a phone.
First Nations , General Culture, Indigenous, Métis

Event builds understanding of Two-Spirit identity

Two commemorative dates in June, Pride Month and Indigenous History Month, offered an opportunity in the Battlefords to build understanding and connection.

Battleford
Nov, 2025
A colorful street mural features a large black-and-white abstract design resembling a buffalo head on the left, with swirling lines. To the right, orange silhouettes of dancing and jumping figures are positioned above a flowing rainbow wave pattern in gre
Arts, Cultural Industries, First Nations , Indigenous

Murals for change: Artists call to rename Dewdney Avenue

Arts organizers in Regina brought the community together through a public art project aimed at raising awareness and support for the ongoing efforts to rename Dewdney Avenue to Tatanga Avenue.

Regina
Nov, 2025
Four people standing outdoors on grass with trees and hills in the background. Two wear bright orange shirts with designs and text, one reading “Every Child Matters,” while another wears a orange ribbon skirt and one a light blue shirt.
Arts, First Nations , Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Small museum makes a big impact

In the small community of Climax, the local museum is creating space for reflection, learning, and connection.

Climax
Nov, 2025
A group of nine people standing in front of a large white tipi on a grassy area. They are holding papers and wearing colorful ribbon skirts and varied clothing.
First Nations , Indigenous

First Nations communities reclaim traditional ways

A gathering of women, grandmothers, and Knowledge Keepers harnessed traditional ways and knowledge to better advocate for healthy familial structures and communities.

Nov, 2025
A group of children sitting on the floor in a classroom, facing a large monitor and raising their hands. Bookshelves line the back wall, and a person with a camera and lighting equipment is visible in the corner.
Arts

LIVE Arts inspires creativity in classrooms

Inspiring creativity across Saskatchewan, the LIVE (Live Interactive Video Education) Arts program connects classrooms with professional artists for real-time experiences in the arts.

Saskatchewan
Nov, 2025
A person is seated in a library space speaking to a group of children sitting on the floor. Behind them are two banners about the Northern Educational & Cultural Tour and the Pahkisimon Nuyeáh Library System, along with a painting of tipis and a tree.
Cultural Industries, Multiculturalism

Building capacity for inclusive libraries

For many people, a library is more than just a place to borrow books, it is where people connect, learn and belong.

Saskatchewan
Nov, 2025
A group of people stand outdoors on a snowy sidewalk holding a large banner that reads “Justice for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women.” The banner is decorated with colorful handprints and symbols, and some participants hold additional signs in the back
Cultural Industries, General Culture

Beyond tips: Why advocacy for arts and culture matters

In her work with the cultural sector, Nichole Yamchuk, founder and CEO of Advocate Fundraising, found that arts and cultural organizations often face a lack of understanding from the public.

Saskatchewan
Nov, 2025

We are Treaty people

SaskCulture's work and support reaches lands covered by Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as homeland of the Métis.

We aim to be accessible and safe for everyone

Our office, including front door and washrooms, is wheelchair-accessible (building access at Cornwall Street entrance) during regular office hours. A proud supporter of safer and inclusive spaces initiatives, we are committed to a workplace free from hate, discrimination or harassment, where everyone is welcome.

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