Success Stories

General Culture, Heritage

Adventures in Archaeology

On tour with the Saskatchewan Archaeology Society

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
General Culture, Multiculturalism

Culture Threads: Event Sparks Cultural Conversations

Saskatoon
Apr, 2021
Arts, Cultural Industries

Winding Words with Saskatchewan Festival of Words

Moose Jaw
Nov, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, Indigenous, Métis

Sharing Métis Culture as Part of Reconciliation

Saskatoon
Jan, 2019
Arts

All Folk’d up - A unique festival celebrates Montmartre’s rural roots

Many believe the genuine roots of culture stem from music, and for the past five years, a unique music festival has been putting the cultural heritage of one Saskatchewan village on the map.

Montmartre
Mar, 2015
Arts, Métis

Buffalo Pound Round Dance helps to highlight Métis culture

Ashley Norton, co-founder of the Wiichihiwayshinawn Foundation (“We are Helpers” in Michif), brought together a group of dancers from all over Saskatchewan to perform a contemporary jig dance at the Ice and Fire Festival, held in Regina, February 2013.

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Jun, 2014
Arts

Saskatoon’s Street Meet Festival: challenging perceptions of public art

This past summer, from July 5-7, 2013, Saskatoon’s AKA Gallery and a group of renowned artists to create Saskatoon’s first annual street meet Festival.

Saskatoon
Feb, 2014
Arts, Métis

Popular fiddle fest continues to grow

The annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest has come a long way in 15 years. It has grown from offering a few fiddle work-shops to an eventful, four-day festival, held at Windy Acres in Saskatoon, featuring concerts, competitions, dances and performances.

Saskatoon
Apr, 2012
First Nations , Métis

Storytelling important to preserving history & tradition

“So much of contemporary Aboriginal art practice, whether it is visual, media, performing, or interdisciplinary art work, is rooted in our culture’s oral stories and customary knowledge,” explains Elwood Jimmy, Festival co-director.

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Apr, 2011
A photo of a group of performers on a festival mainstage. The performers are holding instruments and singing into microphones. In the back there is a big sign that reads "Festival Fransaskois."
General Culture, Heritage

Fransaskois Festival Success a Result of Strong Leadership

Pike Lake
Nov, 2022
Arts, Cultural Industries, General Culture

New Program Brings Poetry and Stage into Students’ Homes

Saskatchewan-wide
Apr, 2021
Arts, Cultural Industries, General Culture

Finding a Connection to the Land Through Art

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Dec, 2019
Multiculturalism

Beyond Plates of Perogies

Saskatoon celebrates Ukrainian Day in the Park

Saskatoon
Jan, 2018
Cultural Industries, General Culture

Harvesting the Wind

How the SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival generates imagination on the prairies.

Swift Current
Mar, 2015
First Nations , Métis

Entertainment, eating, education and engagement create recipe for success at Folkfest’s Indian & Métis Pavilion

Every year, people in Saskatoon travel around the world learning about different cultures – only to find out what they have in their own backyard.

Saskatoon
Feb, 2014
Arts

Gateway Festival has positive community impact for nearly a decade

For almost ten years, the Gateway Music Festival held in Bengough, SK has been entertaining audiences and providing a unique opportunity for Saskatchewan musicians to play alongside internationally acclaimed artists.

Bengough
Nov, 2013
Arts

Yorkton Film Festival celebrates 65th anniversary

Bright lights will be shining on Yorkton this May as the city welcomes film-lovers from across the country. The Yorkton Film Festival is the longest running film festival in North America.

Yorkton
Apr, 2012
A photo of the crowd gathered on the lawn in front of a big festival stage. A light blue sign in the middle of the lawn advertises a hearing loop.
Cultural Industries, General Culture

Regina Folk Festival Improves Accessibility with Hearing Loop

Regina
Nov, 2022
Arts, General Culture, Multiculturalism, Municipality

The Show will Go On!

Saskatoon
Nov, 2020
Arts, General Culture

Sandra Butel – Value-Based Approach to Festival Experience

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Jan, 2019
Multiculturalism

Cultural Village Showcases African Canadian Culture and Youth

"Art is a very powerful form of communication. It's the way we understand who they are."

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Jan, 2018
Arts, General Culture

It's Not Baroque and She's Bach this Year: Meet Della Beal

This summer will be the 29th SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival and the 24th year that Della Beal has volunteered with the Saskatoon festival.

Saskatoon
Mar, 2015
Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism from north to south

Multiculturalism is a cause for celebration. Two Saskatchewan communities were among those hosting multicultural gatherings as part of Culture Days in September 2013.

Prince Albert
Feb, 2014
First Nations , Heritage

Yanessa Days celebrating past and modern culture

In the 1980’s, Sam Herman, then mayor of La Loche, encouraged community members to dress up in old-time clothing for a culture day celebration at the local elementary school. Thus, the Yanessa Days were born.

La Loche
Mar, 2013
Arts, Multiculturalism

Cinergie continues to grow thanks to MIF

Every year in Saskatoon the Federation des Francophones de Saskatoon host the Cinergie Festival. The festival has been advertised as one of Saskatchewan’ most unique arts and culture festivals and this year.

Saskatoon
Oct, 2011