Success Stories

Truth and Reconciliation

Deepening understanding of Truth and Reconciliation: Guiding change through relationships and shared learning

The release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Call to Action in 2015 marked a defining moment for SaskCulture’s commitment to listen deeply, confront difficult truths, and take meaningful steps toward change.

Saskatchewan
Jun, 2025
A photo of newcomer youth painting at an event by the Regina Open Door Society.
Indigenous, Multiculturalism, Truth and Reconciliation

Fostering a deeper understanding of Reconciliation for newcomer youth

The Youth Indigenous Education program offers an immersive and inclusive learning environment that furthers newcomers’ understanding of the land they now call home.

Regina
Jul, 2024
A photo of trees in the Saskatoon Afforestation area.
General Culture, Indigenous, Multiculturalism, Truth and Reconciliation

Benefits to involving diverse cultural perspectives in projects

Dec, 2023
A photo of a small group of people and a dog visiting the Saskatoon Afforestation areas.
General Culture, Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Project creates understanding about Indigenous teachings from the land

Saskatoon
Dec, 2023
A photo of Gabriel Essaunce Lemarche, from SAS, doing a flintknapping demonstration with a small group.
General Culture, Heritage, Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Relationship-building key to careful interpretation of Indigenous artifacts

Saskatchewan-wide
Dec, 2023
A photo of participants preparing for a Reconciliation Walk in Melfort.
Heritage, Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Walking the path to Reconciliation, one step at a time

Weyburn
Dec, 2023
A photo of participants and facilitators in the winter camp at Kenosee Lake, smiling at the camera.
Heritage, Indigenous, Métis, Truth and Reconciliation

Youth connect to traditional land use at winter camp

Kenosee Lake
Dec, 2023
A photo of three people erecting a tipi.
Arts, Cultural Industries, Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Participatory grant-making strengthens relationships and funding options

Jun, 2023
A photo of, Barb Frazer, Knowledge Holder, and a group of kids, all sitting on the floor in a circle. In the background there is a tipi.
Arts, Cultural Industries, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Supporting Truth and Reconciliation practices: Decolonizing begins with building relationships

Jun, 2023
A photo of the Many Red Dresses exhibit, which recognized Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, that was part of the Nuit Blanche Saskatoon festival during Culture Days.
Arts, General Culture, Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Supporting Truth and Reconciliation: Culture Days encourages communities to host Truth and Reconciliation activities

Jun, 2023
A crowd of people wearing orange shirts, marching with posters, drums and flags, including the Métis flag.
First Nation and Métis Specific, General Culture, Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Taking action toward Reconciliation

Mar, 2023
A small crowd at the John Arcand Fiddle Festival, gathered in front of a stage where three musicians are playing.
Arts, Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Listening to Community Leads to Meaningful Support

Dec, 2022
on June 27, 2020, YWCA staff participated in the sunrise Ceremony with the Willow Warriors, and its partner All Nations Hope Network
General Culture, Multiculturalism, Truth and Reconciliation

YWCA Exemplifies Leadership in Implementing TRC’s Calls to Action

Regina
Nov, 2022
A group of four people wearing orange clothing. On the left, Lindsay Littlechief talks on a mic about the significance of the Honour song. Elder Angie McArthur-Delorme is second from the right.
First Nation and Métis Specific, Heritage, Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Culture Days in Oxbow Sets a Direction for Truth and Reconciliation

Oxbow
Nov, 2022