Success Stories

General Culture, Heritage

Adventures in Archaeology

On tour with the Saskatchewan Archaeology Society
A group of young dancers from the Sound of Afghanistan group.
Arts, General Culture, Multiculturalism

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.

Saskatoon
Jul, 2024
Participants model the diversity of their completed ribbon skirts. Photo by Tracy Tinker
First Nation and Métis Specific, Heritage, Indigenous

Ribbon Skirt-Making Project Reconnects Community after COVID

Buffalo Narrows
Nov, 2022
First Nation and Métis Specific, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Walking the Path to Reconciliation

Saskatchewan-wide
Mar, 2020
Arts, First Nations

Silent No More

Lessons Learned through Dance

Saskatchewan
Jan, 2016
A photo of, Barb Frazer, Knowledge Holder, and a group of kids, all sitting on the floor in a circle. In the background there is a tipi.
Arts, Cultural Industries, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Truth and Reconciliation

Supporting Truth and Reconciliation practices: Decolonizing begins with building relationships

Jun, 2023
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis, Multiculturalism

Mapping a Path to Reconciliation

Yorkton
Sep, 2020
First Nations , Indigenous

Manitou Sakahīcan: Reviving the Healing Waters

Manitou Beach
Dec, 2018
First Nations

Horses important to cultural healing

One Arrow First Nation, a Cree community north of Saskatoon, has retained its ties to its historic horse culture. Over the past year, the band, along with the One Arrow equestrian Centre, has partnered to create a program.

One Arrow First Nation
Jan, 2012
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

Saskatchewan
Nov, 2022
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
Mar, 2020
First Nations , Heritage

RIIS to the Path of Healing

How a film about uncovering the past unexpectedly brings two filmmakers on a surprising personal journey

Saskatchewan-wide
Jan, 2016
Arts

Common Weal Continues to Connect Communities and the Arts

Every community has a challenge to face. Through its work, Common Weal has shown how arts and culture can be used to help nurture positive change in communities and help them face their adversity.

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Jan, 2011