Success Stories

Exploring a shared delivery model strengthens funding programs

Since they were formed, these partnerships have resulted in increased uptake, increased leadership, and more.

Increasing participation in cultural experiences post-pandemic: Encouraging folks to “Find the Fun” at in-person cultural experiences

Culture Days in Oxbow Sets a Direction for Truth and Reconciliation

Connections to Others Key to Common Ground

Online Band Concerts Keep Music Lovers Engaged

Keeping Museum Conversations Online

Mapping a Path to Reconciliation

Examining Canada's Musical Landscape

Past, present & future

Art as a catalyst for cultural connections

Art and creativity can be a powerful tool to bring people together and help them to learn from one another. This concept is something that the MacKenzie Art Gallery (MAG) in Regina has recognized and has been working with for several years.

Collaboration a big part of new music alliance

In 2007, five provincial music organizations, supported by SaskCulture and Saskatchewan Lotteries, entered into discussions as a way to investigate collaborative possibilities and create new synergies.

Neighbours in southwest create positive opportunities for youth

A partnership between Neekaneet First Nations and the Maple Creek’s Southwest Saskatchewan Oldtimers Museum and Archive builds on the strengths of neighbours to create cultural opportunities for youth and increase cultural awareness and learning.

Benefits to involving diverse cultural perspectives in projects

Volunteer Peer Assessors Offer Diverse Perspectives and Experience

Listen to Dis': Increasing Accessibility Is a Journey

CARFAC Mentorship Continues Connections Online

Augmented reality Creates Moving Pictures: Increases Accessibility to Art Work

Smooth transition to Online for Saskatchewan Writers' Guild

Stegner Residence: A Home for Creativity

The Kiwek Project

St. Francis School in Saskatoon partners with artists from the Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre to create a Cree language play interpreted from the Hollywood movie Jumanji.

Métissage: collaboration increases reach

Amazing connections can be made, and powerful ideas can blossom when organizations come together to work collaboratively on a project.

Looking Forward to Culture Days

Now that Culture Days has come and gone for 2011, many organizations have had the chance to reflect on their involvement. The Art Gallery of Swift Current is the one of many cultural organizations that was pleased with the results.

Sacred site promotes understanding of culture and spirituality

An impeccable view of a peaceful Saskatchewan valley, a white bolder, blue sky and quiet time is all it takes to enjoy the sacred site established in the province through the energies of Multi-Faith Saskatchewan.

Helping children and youth access cultural activities: Raising funds key to increased access

Saskatchewan Film Cooperative Prioritizes Accessibility for Members

Building an Anti-Racist Workplace: SHFS Board and Staff Commit to Training

New Program Brings Poetry and Stage into Students’ Homes

Partnership Develops videos to help Share Indigenous Culture

Everyone Has a Story to Tell

Gathering Opens Conversation on Care of Ancestral Objects and Knowledge

Maple Creek Moves Forward

How a town in southwest Saskatchewan discovered that the preservation of its past can spur cultural growth today.

New partnership sparks Métis interest

In its first year, the partnership between SaskCulture and Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), intended to increase interest and awareness of funding available to preserve Métis cultural heritage, has resulted in an overwhelming response.

Looking Forward to Next Culture Days

Now that Culture Days has come and gone for 2011, many organizations have had the chance to reflect on their involvement. The Art Gallery of Swift Current is the one of many cultural organizations that was pleased with the results.

Artists Provide Spark for Vibrant Communities

Individuals and communities have an interesting dynamic; it’s hard to think of one without the other and decide who builds whom.