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 Battlefords Community Players volunteers smiling at the camera.
Arts, Cultural Industries

Battlefords Community Players Celebrates 75 Years Thanks to Volunteers

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

New Action Groups Focus on Reconciliation in Saskatoon

Saskatoon
Apr, 2021
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, Multiculturalism, Métis

Mapping a Path to Reconciliation

Yorkton
Sep, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, General Culture, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

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

Saskatoon
Jan, 2019
General Culture

Artists ‘animate’ Culture Days in Saskatchewan

Since 2010, SaskCulture has hired Saskatchewan artists, from a variety of disciplines, to interest people – planners and public - in participating in Culture Days, a three-day event held during the last weekend in September each year.

Saskatchewan
Nov, 2013
General Culture

Cultural Leadership in Saskatchewan: James Ingold

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Jan, 2012
General Culture

Q & A with Reggie Newkirk - Cultural Leader in Saskatchewan

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Jan, 2011
A photo of a volunteers receiving an award, posing with Rivers West District staff.
Cultural Industries, General Culture

Rivers West District Volunteer Awards Connect at a Personal Level

Apr, 2023
A photo of people in a conference room. A Power Point presentation in the back reads: "Assessor Notes."
Arts, Cultural Industries, General Culture

Volunteer Peer Assessors Offer Diverse Perspectives and Experience

Saskatchewan-wide
Apr, 2023
on June 27, 2020, YWCA staff participated in the sunrise Ceremony with the Willow Warriors, and its partner All Nations Hope Network
General Culture, Multiculturalism, Truth and Reconciliation

YWCA Exemplifies Leadership in Implementing TRC’s Calls to Action

Regina
Nov, 2022
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous

Traditions and Language: Oasis Programs Adapted During Pandemic

Nipawin
Apr, 2021
Arts, Cultural Industries

Smooth transition to Online for Saskatchewan Writers' Guild

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

Walking the Path to Reconciliation

Saskatchewan-wide
Mar, 2020
General Culture

Working Hands, Working Minds at the South East District Continue to Promote Community Engagement

South East District
Jan, 2019
First Nations , Heritage

Oskayak Culture Camp connects youth to tradition

In May 2013, students from Oskayak High school in Saskatoon travelled north to the shores of Waterhen First Nation by the Meadow Lake Provincial Park.

Saskatoon
Nov, 2013
General Culture, Multiculturalism

Cultural Leaders in Saskatchewan: Q & A with Renu Kapoor

For Renu Kapoor, it has been a very rewarding experience to be on Multicultural Initiative Fund committee for SaskCulture. It has given me better insight into other ethnic cultures in Saskatchewan.

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Apr, 2011
A photo of Jasper Culture and Historical Centre volunteer Donny White.
Arts, Cultural Industries, Heritage

Volunteer Helps Cultural Centre on a Sustainable Path Forward

Maple Creek
Apr, 2023
A photo of a Indigenous-Immigrants Heritage learning event, where newcomer youth learned about Indigenous traditional dances during an excursion to Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
General Culture, Multiculturalism

Volunteers Help Underserved in Saskatoon

Saskatoon
Apr, 2023
Arts, Cultural Industries, General Culture

CARFAC Mentorship Continues Connections Online

Saskatchewan-wide
Apr, 2021
Arts, Cultural Industries

New Program Keeping Bands Together

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Nov, 2020
Arts, Cultural Industries

Winding Words with Saskatchewan Festival of Words

Moose Jaw
Nov, 2020
General Culture, Indigenous, Multiculturalism

Diversity of Voices on Cultural Boards

Saskatchewan-wide
Jan, 2019
Arts, First Nations

CARFAC bridges gap with Aboriginal artists

Several years ago, CARFAC Saskatchewan (Canadian Artists’ Representation/le Front Des Artistes Canadiens) identified a gap in terms of its service to, and engagement with, the Aboriginal artist community.

Saskatoon
Feb, 2014
First Nations , Métis

Grants make a difference for First Nations and Métis Groups

The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant (AACL) was launched by SaskCulture in 2007 following a funding model developed by the Saskatchewan Arts Board. The AACL grant is aimed at increasing the capacity in Aboriginal communities.

Saskatchewan-wide
Jun, 2012
General Culture

Q & A with Anika Henderson - Cultural Leader in Saskatchewan

Swift Current
Jan, 2011