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2019 Heritage Fairs
The Provincial Heritage Fair is upon us! The Public Viewing and Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 29, from 2:30-3:45pm. For more info about all things Fairs, visit our website
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Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Heritage Awards
The 2019 Awards will take place October 9, at Government House, Regina
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Last week I was in St. Walburg to deliver the workshop "Keeping Stories: Documenting Living Heritage" to members of the St. Walburg & District Historical Museum. This was a return trip to St. Walburg...
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2019 Provincial Heritage Fair
Public Viewing 2:30pm-3:45pm on Wednesday, May 29 at Government House
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HERITAGE SASKATCHEWAN NEWS
Welcome to Our Young Canada Works Summer Student!
We would like to welcome David Siebert to the Heritage Saskatchewan team as our Young Canada Works summer student. David is a graduate student at Carleton University, and will be conducting research relating to places of faith that have received new life through adaptive re-use
Heritage Saskatchewan Director of Living Heritage, Keynote Speaker at Westside Tourism Symposium
Heritage Saskatchewan's Kristin Catherwood will be holding the keynote address at the Westside Tourism Symposium on May 29th in Green Lake. Visit the link for info and registration
Heritage Awards
Heritage Awards will be taking place on October 9th. Watch this space for our call for nominations and related information
Barns, by Kristin Catherwood
In 2017, Heritage Saskatchewan's Director of Living Heritage, Kristin Catherwood, presented at the National Trust's annual conference about Saskatchewan barns. This was followed up by an article in the National Trust's Locale
Video & Blog Series
Check out our video and blog series for some great stories highlighting Living Heritage in Saskatchewan
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AROUND THE PROVINCE
Saskatchewan Nonprofit Partnership 2019 Summit
The 2019 Sask Nonprofit Partnership annual Summit will be taking place June 7th. Visit their website for registration and details
Nominations are open for 2019 Celebrating Seniors Awards
The Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism is accepting nominations in 14 categories for the 2019 Celebrating Seniors Awards until June 3rd
Call for Applications - SaskCollections Phase 7
The Museums Association of Saskatchewan is seeking new museums to join the SaskCollections Database
The Yorkton Brick Flour Mill Heritage Society Needs Your Ideas!
Last Fall, our Director of Living Heritage, Kristin Catherwood, spoke at the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Dinner (more in our Annual Report). In preparation of a series of community presentations, the Heritage Society is asking, "What would you do if the Brick Flour Mill site was yours?" Find out more at the link
Diefenbaker Canada Centre's traveling exhibit at the WDM Moose Jaw
The Diefenbaker Canada Centre's travelling exhibit, One Canada: Diefenbaker's Vision, will be at the WDM Moose Jaw until September 29th
2019 Museums Association of Saskatchewan (MAS) Mini-Conference & AGM
Plan to attend the MAS Mini-Conference and AGM on May 31st at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon
New Website launched by Reconciliation Saskatoon
ConnectR is a new online tool intended to help people choose their own path toward reconciliation
SaskCulture AGM
The SaskCulture Annual General Meeting will be taking place June 14th
Praxis Consulting Monthly Economic Report, and Special Topic Report
Praxis Consulting has launched its May economic report, Trendline Saskatchewan, which tracks social, economic, and demographic trends in SK. It has also released a Special Topic Report: Workforce Demographics
Heritage Regina Events and Walking Tours
Visit Heritage Regina's website for information on their exciting summer events
The Saskatchewan Nonprofit Partnership Report
'A Profile of the Nonprofit Sector in SK: An Overview’ is a report that profiles the nonprofit sector, with an overview of key characteristics of nonprofits in SK. Sign up for e-updates for more
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AROUND THE NATION & BEYOND
Federal Funding Opportunity to Preserve Indigenous Culture, Listen Hear Our Voices
Library and Archives Canada launches new program entitled, Listen, Hear Our Voices, that provides funding and services to preserve Indigenous culture and language recordings
Canadian Commission for UNESCO - Call for Nominations
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) is recruiting new members for the Canadian Advisory Committee for Memory of the World. Deadline: May 31st
Call for Nominations: Canada's Volunteer Awards Program
Economic and Social Development Canada is accepting nominations for Canadians who have made significant contributions as a volunteer. Deadline: June 21
Canadian Museums of History - Virtual Exhibits Investment Program
Starting June 19th, submissions will be accepted for heritage and museum organizations online project funding through the Virtual Exhibits Investment Program
National Indigenous Peoples Day
The Government of Canada is offering free programming and resources for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21
2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages
An initiative by UNESCO, UNDESA, members of Steering Committee for the organization of the International Year, and other relevant stakeholders, has declared 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages
Canadian Nonprofit Sector contributes positive Economic Growth
A recent report released by Statistics Canada demonstrates a rise in nonprofit economic activity and its positive contributions to GDP
ICCROM Mini Survey on Cultural Collections
Complete this quick survey that determines the importance and personal impact of cultural collections
Add a historic place to the National Trust's Passport Places
Email the Manager of Partnerships and Sites with your suggestions or find out more
Stay Informed on Federal Policy Issues
Sign up for Imagine Canada's Early Alert—a parliamentary email monitoring service, highlighting issues related to the nonprofit and charitable sector
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WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
May 28: Provincial Heritage Fair (Judging of Projects), Government House, Regina
May 29: Webinar: Culture Days and Get Creative Festival
May 29: Westside Tourism Symposium, Green Lake
May 26 - June 1: Saskatchewan Tourism Week
May 30-31: ABC Copyright 2019 Conference, Saskatoon
May 31: Museums Association of Saskatchewan AGM & MIni Conference, Ramada by Wyndham, Saskatoon
First Saturday, June-September: Val Marie Elevator Committee Farmers Market + Craft Sale
June 1: Take the Lead! Leadership Coach Workshop, Regina
June 2: Take the Lead! Trainer Workshop, Regina
June 3: Grant Writing Workshop, Lloydminister
June 6: Community Building Forum, Land Titles Building, Yorkton
June 6 - 8: SaskBooks 2019 Publishing Conference, Station 20 West, Saskatoon
June 7: Saskatchewan Nonprofit Partnership 2019 Summit, location TBA
June 12: Tourism Workplace Leadership Conference, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Saskatoon
June 14: SaskCulture AGM
June 14-15: Exhibit Design & Planning Course (MAS Certificate Program), Weyburn
June 15: Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society Annual Gathering & AGM, Regina
June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 22: MCoS AGM & Member Consultation, Acfr Le Bistro, Regina
June 26: How to Find Heritage Donors and Turn Them Into Loyal Supporters, Online
June 16: The Saskatchewan German Council Inc. AGM, Hampton Inn South, Saskatoon
July 6: Canada Historic Places Day
September 25: Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Dinner, Yorkton Cultural Centre, Yorkton
September 29: Celebrating Seniors Awards, Conexus Arts Centre, Regina
October 1-3: Creative City Summit, Saskatoon
October 9: Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Heritage Awards, Government House, Regina
Ongoing: Leap Management Development Skills Program for Nonprofit Leaders. Session dates and info here
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