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.
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.
Two commemorative dates in June, Pride Month and Indigenous History Month, offered an opportunity in the Battlefords to build understanding and connection.
The mentorship program is about more than cultivating growth for an emerging artist — it offers an opportunity to preserve culture for future generations.
In recent years, many Aboriginal Friendship Centres in the province saw unprecedented growth and demand for more culturally relevant programming.
The group’s access to the Small Grant Accessibility Program provided them with the support to continue their role of healing and spreading their message through music.
Newcomers sharing their stories to local audiences
Chief Poundmaker’s belongings came back to the museum that bears his name
Relearning the forgotten story of Yee Clun
Yorkton Festival of Cultures Provides Welcoming Venue for Newcomers
Meme-making workshops help Northern youth reconnect to their roots
Language is a pathway to one’s cultural identity, and the Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) in La Ronge is taking a leading role to ensure this link is not permanently lost for future generations.
