Success Stories

Multiculturalism

#WeAreSK Public Service Announcements

During Culture Days 2013, the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan hired a freelance journalist, Evie Ruddy, and a videographer, Jason Rister, to travel around the province.

A photo of artist Marcy Friesen on the nature and land around Wanuskewin.

Heritage, Indigenous

Connecting to the land inspires Indigenous artist’s practice

A photo of Clare McNab, who created the Living Culture Podcast Project, in front of a mic and a sign that says "On Air."

First Nation and Métis Specific, General Culture, Métis

Increasing preservation of cultural teachings: Podcast project shares Métis values and lifestyles

Volunteer performers dancing on a stage at the United for Ukraine concert.

General Culture, Heritage

Volunteerism a Strong Connector in the Ukrainian Community

Arts, Cultural Industries, General Culture, Heritage, Multiculturalism, Municipality

Connections to Others Key to Common Ground

First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Finding Bresaylor: Museum Shares Métis Story

Cultural Industries, Heritage, Multiculturalism, Municipality

Combining In-Person and virtual Programming for a new Cultural experience

Arts, First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Take-home Arts and Craft Kits Popular During Pandemic

First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Popular Indigenous Peoples' Day Gathering Goes virtual

Cultural Industries, First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous

Revitalizing Moose-hide Tanning for Youth in Northern Saskatchewan

Northern Saskatchewan

First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Incorporating Land-based Learning into Programming

Regina or Remote/Hybrid

First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Helping Indigenous Peoples Trace Their Roots

Multiculturalism

Lost and Found

Relearning the forgotten story of Yee Clun

Regina or Remote/Hybrid

General Culture

New Digital Magazine Provides Link to Northern Talent

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.

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

A photo of participants and facilitators in the Behind the Racism: Challenging the Way We Think exhibition.

General Culture, Multiculturalism

Increasing awareness of equity and inclusion: New relationships, wider discussions help eliminate racism and oppression

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

Cultural Industries, Heritage, Municipality

Moose Jaw on Track with its Culture Plan

First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

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

First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Métis

Métis Mondays with the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club

Arts, Cultural Industries, Heritage

Keeping Museum Conversations Online

Regina or Remote/Hybrid

Arts, Cultural Industries, First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous

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

First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage

Creating Platforms for Revitalization

Sturgeon Lake First Nation No. 101

First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous

Reconnecting Youth to Mother Earth

Onion Lake Cree Nation

Multiculturalism

A Rightful Place to Call Home

Newcomers sharing their stories to local audiences

Saskatchewan-wide

Multiculturalism

Showcasing Culture in Yorkton

Yorkton Festival of Cultures Provides Welcoming Venue for Newcomers

A photo of children from the Creighten area participating in a hoop-dancing course.

Arts, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Increasing equity and belonging for youth: Teaching hoop dancing helps build cultural connections

A photo of Kinistino area residents at the moccasin-making workshop.

Arts, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Métis Local Connects Community Through Moccasin-making

A photo of the directors of BIPOC Coffee Talk Inc. (Theresa Quagraine, Dyana Castillo, and Theodocia Quagraine) sitting together, holding mugs.

General Culture, Multiculturalism

Anti-racism Conference: New Non-profit Leads Discussions on Anti-racism

General Culture, Multiculturalism

Culture Threads: Event Sparks Cultural Conversations

First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous

Webinars Increase Connection to Language and Culture

Saskatchewan-wide

First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Partnership Develops videos to help Share Indigenous Culture

Arts, Cultural Industries, First Nations , Métis

Mentorship Provides Opportunity to Share Métis Culture

First Nation and Métis Specific, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Métis Celebration Encourages Reconciliation

First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Gathering Opens Conversation on Care of Ancestral Objects and Knowledge

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

First Nations , Heritage

History Returns Home

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

Poundmaker Cree Nation

Arts, First Nations

Traditional Languages Meet New Form of Self Expression

Meme-making workshops help Northern youth reconnect to their roots

Northern Saskatchewan