Success Stories

By us for us: Innovation towards equity in arts funding

The inclusive and equitable program design, resulted in many new first-time applicants and another success with the participatory grant-making process.

Active engagement in cultural activity benefits youth

Benefits to involving diverse cultural perspectives in projects

Volunteers Help Underserved in Saskatoon

MacKenzie Art Gallery Faces IDEA Head On

Embracing Differences: Learning First-Hand from Cultural Ambassadors

Room for Exploring Cultures Together at the Reading Place

Reconciliation Nipawin Continues to Advance Understanding

Racing to End Racism: Community on the Right Track

Everyone Has a Story to Tell

Learning Cultures and Building Literacy through the Arts

Some young Regina students are learning and getting immersed in cultures through innovative art program.

Shiloh Community History Inspires Descendants to Embrace Identity

Diversity of Voices on Cultural Boards

A World of Diversity on a Small Stage

Successes of the #WelcomeHome150 -

Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Communities project

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."

OSAC Showing Diversity and Encouraging Inclusiveness

Awakening a Spirit of Cross-Cultural Sharing

Bridging cultures

Getting a Taste of Culture

The Museums Association of Saskatchewan shows how food triggers Intangible Cultural Heritage

Finding Common Ground

Project aims to bridge cultural difference between Saskatchewan residents

Moving Forward, Never Forgetting - Encouraging intercultural dialogue and empathy through art

It has been said that art has the capacity to express the inexpressible, and a new exhibition at the MacKenzie Art Gallery (MAG) hopes to give a voice to what often goes unsaid, and attract a large audience in doing so.

Digging in the Dirt

The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society engages newcomer youth in uncovering the past.

The world meets in Hazlet

The village of Hazlet in southwestern Saskatchewan has become an international cultural intersection point.

Collaboration and Cultures: Curtain Razors brings Aztec heritage to the Prairies

Theatre has the power to transport us to new, imaginary worlds, and recently, Regina’s Curtain Razors brought a new world to life in their unique international performance, "Codice Remix."

Partnership connects newcomers with a sense of community

Building a sense of home and place can sometimes be a daunting task for newcomers, especially youth. The Saskatchewan Organization of Heritage Languages (SOHL) and the Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative partnered to present a one-day workshop.

Tours helping newcomers Discover Saskatoon

Museums. Art galleries. Historic sites. These three places are common sites on many cultural tours. In Saskatoon, leisure centres, government offices and food stores are the sites to discover instead.

Being inclusive: Exploring the concept with Enid Lee

To be an inclusive organization requires more than just opening one’s doors a bit wider. Today’s inclusive organization must continue identifying who it serves and how it can adjust to be more open to the many cultures that call Saskatchewan home.

German culture continues to thrive

The Saskatchewan German Council is highly motivated when it comes to bringing people of German heritage together and highlighting the German culture.

Ukrainian cultural identity deeply rooted in province

The Ukrainian culture runs deep throughout Saskatchewan. Hearing the language spoken, eating the traditional dishes or seeing the brightly coloured national dress, is common in many areas of the province.

Fostering a deeper understanding of Reconciliation for newcomer youth

The Youth Indigenous Education program offers an immersive and inclusive learning environment that furthers newcomers’ understanding of the land they now call home.

Dance develops strength, flexibility, confidence and a connection to culture

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

YWCA Exemplifies Leadership in Implementing TRC’s Calls to Action

Building an Anti-Racist Workplace: SHFS Board and Staff Commit to Training

Program Helps Heritage Languages Thrive

Keeping Up the Conversation About Eliminating Racism

Working Towards Inclusiveness, Diversity, Equity and Access

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

Mapping a Path to Reconciliation

Promoting Cultural Diversity through Food

Awards Recognize Individual Contributions to Multiculturalism in Saskatchewan

New Theatre Company Shares Stories of Newcomers

Community Brings People and Cultures Together

A Rightful Place to Call Home

Newcomers sharing their stories to local audiences

Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Makes a Difference

Resilience and Respect: Canada 150 and Beyond

Diversity of Juries Remains High

Dance as a Gateway into Ukrainian Culture

Youth finding their own voices in history

Getting Boots on the Ground

#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.

Saskatchewan Writers' Guild leading the way on diversity in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Writers' Guild has evolved to offer more programs and services, to serve a larger and more diverse membership and province.

Bridging Communities Across Cultures

Art as a catalyst for cultural connections

Art and creativity can be a powerful tool to bring people together and help them to learn from one another. This concept is something that the MacKenzie Art Gallery (MAG) in Regina has recognized and has been working with for several years.

Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company’s upcoming production to focus on empowering multicultural themes

This upcoming spring, the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC) will be showcasing a touching and inspirational story about a young girl discovering her cultural identity.

Year of India Celebration a success

The Bright Colours of the Saskatchewan East Indian community were proudly on display this past year in celebration of culture and friendship between this province and India.

Cross cultural learning in the classroom

School is a place where we can learn about the world around us, but it is just as important for all students to see themselves reflected in curriculum, resources, and structure of learning.

Raising Awareness of African-Canadian contributions in Saskatchewan

Preserving and celebrating a little known part of this province’s heritage is the mission of the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum Inc. (SACHM).

Who is coming to live in Saskatchewan!

Much of Saskatchewan’s recent growth can be attributed to the record immigration levels over the past few years.

Small grant has big impact for Sound of Afghanistan

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.

Learning a second language links youth to their heritage

Increasing support and access to funding: New funding program supports emerging group

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

Connections to Others Key to Common Ground

Re-Imagining Cultural Intersections: Exploring Connections Between Indigenous and Newcomer Artists

New Project Shines Spotlight on Newcomers

Culture Threads: Event Sparks Cultural Conversations

The Show will Go On!

How One Newcomer Youth is Championing Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action

Moose Jaw Provides Platform for Residents to Engage with New Neighbours

The Moose Jaw Community Connection Program celebrates World Refugee Event by inviting residents to engage with newcomers and refugees.

Curiosity, Engagement and Listening Key to Innovative Program and Leadership

Shed More Light on Handling Racism

Thought-Provoking Discussions at SaskCulture`s Let`s Talk Event

Beyond Plates of Perogies

Saskatoon celebrates Ukrainian Day in the Park

Lost and Found

Relearning the forgotten story of Yee Clun

Showcasing Culture in Yorkton

Yorkton Festival of Cultures Provides Welcoming Venue for Newcomers

Diversity Planning Seeing Results

Métis Cultural Camp Strengthens Youth Identity

Culture camp nurtures relationships

Inspiring Diversity and Inclusion Continues

And We are Witness: Canada’s Internment Operations

How Ukrainian and Japanese Canadians became prisoners of war in their own country during the World Wars’.

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.

Involving Newcomers as Future Volunteers

Media workshop opening doors for newcomers to Saskatoon

Media workshop opening doors for newcomers to Saskatoon

Shaping a new Multiculturalism Strategy for SaskCulture

Much has been said over the years about the term multiculturalism since it became a buzzword in the 1970’s.

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.

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.

Sacred site promotes understanding of culture and spirituality

An impeccable view of a peaceful Saskatchewan valley, a white bolder, blue sky and quiet time is all it takes to enjoy the sacred site established in the province through the energies of Multi-Faith Saskatchewan.

Interest in Languages Continues to Grow

Have you ever passed by a classroom and heard children speaking Urdu or Igbo? The Saskatchewan Organization of Heritage Languages (SOHL) hopes the sounds of heritage language in schools will grow more and more common every year.