Success Stories

We Treaty People artists Darryl Dozlaw, Stephen Waldschmidt, Erroll Kinistino, and Josie Linka receiving the Leading Together Award for Burnt Thicket Theatre.
Arts, General Culture, Indigenous

Groundbreaking theatre addresses Reconciliation call

The series did what the organizers hoped for — it pushed buttons without alienating people.

Saskatoon
Apr, 2025
A photo of people of varying ages sitting next to the South Saskatchewan River.
Indigenous, Métis

Land-based canoe trip fosters intergenerational learnings

Bringing a wide range of people together to learn encouraged meaningful relationship-building during the trip.

Saskatoon
Apr, 2025
Artists and performers from across different cultures taking a bow on a stage.
General Culture, Indigenous, Multiculturalism

Music brings cultures together in harmony

The event brought together artists from different cultures to show how music and dance can transcend borders.

Regina
Apr, 2025
Students in the Small Fires Indigenous Mentorship Program dance Powwow.
First Nations

Powwow project empowers youth to lead

Lloydminster
Nov, 2024
A photo of people at an event by an Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan.
General Culture, Indigenous

AFCS helps local Centres address capacity for cultural programming

In recent years, many Aboriginal Friendship Centres in the province saw unprecedented growth and demand for more culturally relevant programming.

Saskatchewan
Jul, 2024
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 fiddle players at Back to Batoche Days.
Arts, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Increasing involvement in cultural experiences: Back to Batoche gets record attendance in 2023

Themed the ‘Year of the Youth’, the 2023 event was designed to engage more young people.

Batoche Historic Site
Jul, 2024
A photo of youth in northern communities in front of computers as part of the development of the world’s first Dene language keyboard.
Heritage, Indigenous

Northern community uses art and technology in language revitalization project

Mackasey decided on an art project that would further develop how the Dene language could be more easily communicated by using technology.

Northern Saskatchewan
Jul, 2024
A photo of a beaded art piece.
Arts, General Culture, Indigenous

Beading connects youth to culture and develops patience

Prince Albert
Mar, 2024
A close-up photo of someone beading.
General Culture, Indigenous, Métis

Métis Culture Camp builds connections between youth and Elders

Prince Albert
Mar, 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 artist Marcy Friesen on the nature and land around Wanuskewin.
Heritage, Indigenous

Connecting to the land inspires Indigenous artist’s practice

Saskatoon
Dec, 2023
A photo of youth, smiling surrounded by nature and two tipis, at the culture camp on Muskoday First Nation.

Culture Camp helps participants develop cultural strength

Muskoday First Nation - Formerly John Smith.
Dec, 2023
A photo of attendees of the Ness Creek Music Festival participating in a guided forest walk, listening to someone speak.
Arts, Indigenous

Festival site inspires teachings about the land

Big River
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, 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 photo of Harriet Roy (on the left), a long-time volunteer of SAS, presenting artwork.
Cultural Industries, General Culture, Heritage, Indigenous

Volunteers Key to 20-Year Old Indigenous Storytelling Series

Saskatchewan-wide
Apr, 2023
A photo of Kinistino area residents at the moccasin-making workshop.
Arts, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Métis Local Connects Community Through Moccasin-making

Weldon
Apr, 2023
A photo of Knowledge Keeper Linda Young.
First Nations , General Culture, Heritage, Indigenous

Understanding the Role of Helper - Important to Indigenous Communities

Apr, 2023
Prairie Valley School Division community members cleaning fish, as part of land-based learning for youth. Photos courtesy of Kelsey Starblanket
General Culture, Heritage, Indigenous

How Kelsey Starblanket's teachings help youth find purpose

Mar, 2023
Participants and Knowledge Keepers from this year’s OUT on the Land camp sitting around table beading. The background shows trees and camping tents.
First Nation and Métis Specific, Indigenous

OUT on the Land Continues to Build Two-Spirit Connections

Saskatchewan
Nov, 2022
Participants model the diversity of their completed ribbon skirts. Photo by Tracy Tinker
First Nation and Métis Specific, Heritage, Indigenous

Ribbon Skirt-Making Project Reconnects Community after COVID

Buffalo Narrows
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
A photo of a person addressing a crowd of students at a pow wow.
First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous

Teaching Traditions to Students Important to Cree Knowledge Keeper

North Battleford
Nov, 2022
First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous

Honouring the Voices of Descendants of Regina Indian Industrial School Students

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Nov, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, Indigenous, Métis, Municipality

New Network of Landholders Upholds Treaty Rights

Fort Qu'Appelle
Nov, 2021
Arts, Cultural Industries, Indigenous, Multiculturalism

Re-Imagining Cultural Intersections: Exploring Connections Between Indigenous and Newcomer Artists

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Nov, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Engaging Youth in Creativity Important to Métis Artist

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Apr, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Finding Bresaylor: Museum Shares Métis Story

Paynton
Apr, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

New Action Groups Focus on Reconciliation in Saskatoon

Saskatoon
Apr, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Rooted in Tradition: How Dream Brokers Created a Medicinal Plant Teaching Project

Prince Albert
Apr, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous

Traditions and Language: Oasis Programs Adapted During Pandemic

Nipawin
Apr, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous

Webinars Increase Connection to Language and Culture

Saskatchewan-wide
Apr, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Métis

Métis Mondays with the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club

Battleford
Nov, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Partnership Develops videos to help Share Indigenous Culture

Southey
Nov, 2020
Arts, First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Take­-home Arts and Craft Kits Popular During Pandemic

Saskatoon
Nov, 2020
Arts, Cultural Industries, First Nations , Métis

Mentorship Provides Opportunity to Share Métis Culture

Prince Albert
Nov, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Popular Indigenous Peoples' Day Gathering Goes virtual

Saskatoon
Nov, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis, Multiculturalism

Mapping a Path to Reconciliation

Yorkton
Sep, 2020
Arts, Cultural Industries, First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous

More Than Just Theatre: GTNT Students Connect to Their Cultural Identity

Saskatoon
Sep, 2020
Cultural Industries, First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous

Revitalizing Moose-hide Tanning for Youth in Northern Saskatchewan

Northern Saskatchewan
Sep, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Advancing Reconciliation Beyond Words

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, Indigenous

Biggar Takes Step Towards Reconciliation

Biggar
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, Métis

Creating a Village in the Spirit of Reconciliation

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage

Creating Platforms for Revitalization

Sturgeon Lake First Nation No. 101
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, Heritage, Métis

Gathering Focuses on Reconciliation and Relationship-Building

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Gathering Opens Conversation on Care of Ancestral Objects and Knowledge

Saskatoon
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis, Multiculturalism

How One Newcomer Youth is Championing Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Incorporating Land-based Learning into Programming

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Mar, 2020
Arts, First Nation and Métis Specific, Heritage, Multiculturalism

Learning Cultures and Building Literacy through the Arts

Some young Regina students are learning and getting immersed in cultures through innovative art program.

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Mar, 2020
First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous

Reconnecting Youth to Mother Earth

Onion Lake Cree Nation
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Restoring Worldview: Centralizing Traditional and Holistic Birthing Practices in First Nations Communities

Kahkewistahaw First Nation No. 72
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Walking the Path to Reconciliation

Saskatchewan-wide
Mar, 2020
Arts, General Culture, Heritage, Indigenous

Building Community and Sharing Culture Through Art

Maple Creek
Dec, 2019
First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous

Classroom Learning Experience Keep Indigenous Cultures and Traditions Alive

Cumberland House
Dec, 2019
First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous

Gathering Helps Tell the True Story of Chief Big Bear

Little Pine First Nation No. 116
Dec, 2019
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Helping Indigenous Peoples Trace Their Roots

Yorkton
Dec, 2019
Cultural Industries, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

How Rivers West District is Creating Connections and Bridging Gaps

Dec, 2019
General Culture, Indigenous, Multiculturalism

Diversity of Voices on Cultural Boards

Saskatchewan-wide
Jan, 2019
First Nation and Métis Specific, General Culture, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Karon Shmon: ‘I feel like I am innately a teacher’

Saskatoon
Jan, 2019
First Nation and Métis Specific, General Culture, Indigenous, Métis

Leonard Montgrand: Leading Youth in Discovering of Métis Culture

How a canoe trip can teach youth about teamwork and leadership.

La Loche
Jan, 2019
First Nations , General Culture, Multiculturalism

Community Brings People and Cultures Together

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Dec, 2018
Arts, First Nations , Indigenous

Creating a New Path Through Music

Ochapowace Cree Nation No. 71
Dec, 2018
Arts, First Nation and Métis Specific, Indigenous

Innovating Art and Cultural Understanding

Dec, 2018
First Nations , Indigenous

Manitou Sakahīcan: Reviving the Healing Waters

Manitou Beach
Dec, 2018
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous

Bridging Distances Through Technology

LIVE Arts goes national

Saskatchewan-wide
Apr, 2018
General Culture, Indigenous, Multiculturalism

Successes of the #WelcomeHome150 -

Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Communities project

Saskatchewan-wide
Apr, 2018
First Nations , Heritage

History Returns Home

Chief Poundmaker’s belongings came back to the museum that bears his name

Poundmaker Cree Nation
Jan, 2018
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations

Walking the Talk

Raising awareness of Truth and Reconciliation in Swift Current

Swift Current
Jan, 2018
First Nations , General Culture

Important Link in Saskatchewan's North

The Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District brings community together

Northern Saskatchewan
Apr, 2017
First Nations , Multiculturalism

Awakening a Spirit of Cross-Cultural Sharing

Bridging cultures

Saskatchewan
Jan, 2017
First Nations , Heritage

Bringing Back Tradition

Workshops highlight the importance of the buffalo in First Nations culture

Saskatchewan-wide
Oct, 2016
First Nations , Heritage

Food Creates Cultural Connection

How a feast helps students share their culture

Saskatoon
Oct, 2016
First Nations

Changing Attitudes through Debate

Youth can have an important voice in important national discussion

Saskatchewan-wide
Jan, 2016
First Nations , Heritage

RIIS to the Path of Healing

How a film about uncovering the past unexpectedly brings two filmmakers on a surprising personal journey

Saskatchewan-wide
Jan, 2016
First Nations , Multiculturalism

Finding Common Ground

Project aims to bridge cultural difference between Saskatchewan residents

Prince Albert
Jan, 2016
Arts, First Nations

Silent No More

Lessons Learned through Dance

Saskatchewan
Jan, 2016
First Nations

Truth & Reconciliation

Reflection and action needed in Saskatchewan's cultural community

Saskatchewan
Jan, 2016
Arts, First Nations

Raising the Bar: Exploring Indigenous culture through game creation

Culture, games and sport all play an important role in a community, and a recent ArtsSmarts initiative set out to explore that connection through art and collaborative learning.

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Nov, 2014
First Nations , Métis

mispon provides opportunities for indigenous filmmakers

In March 2006, the University of Regina’s department of Media Production and Studies brought in wellknown Canadian Aboriginal filmmaker, Alanis Obomsawin, as a keynote speaker for what would turn out to be mispon’s first biannual film festival.

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Apr, 2011