Success Stories

A photo of people at an event by an Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan.
General Culture, Indigenous

AFCS helps local Centres address capacity for cultural programming

In recent years, many Aboriginal Friendship Centres in the province saw unprecedented growth and demand for more culturally relevant programming.

Saskatchewan
Jul, 2024
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
A photo of a beaded art piece.
Arts, General Culture, Indigenous

Beading connects youth to culture and develops patience

Prince Albert
Mar, 2024
A photo of a line of young Prairie Gael School of Irish Dance dance students at a performance.
Arts, Heritage, Multiculturalism

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

Regina
Mar, 2024
A close-up photo of someone beading.
General Culture, Indigenous, Métis

Métis Culture Camp builds connections between youth and Elders

Prince Albert
Mar, 2024
A photo of artist Marcy Friesen on the nature and land around Wanuskewin.
Heritage, Indigenous

Connecting to the land inspires Indigenous artist’s practice

Saskatoon
Dec, 2023
A photo of participants and facilitators in the winter camp at Kenosee Lake, smiling at the camera.
Heritage, Indigenous, Métis, Truth and Reconciliation

Youth connect to traditional land use at winter camp

Kenosee Lake
Dec, 2023
A photo of children from the Creighten area participating in a hoop-dancing course.
Arts, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Increasing equity and belonging for youth: Teaching hoop dancing helps build cultural connections

Jun, 2023
A photo of Clare McNab, who created the Living Culture Podcast Project, in front of a mic and a sign that says "On Air."
First Nation and Métis Specific, General Culture, Métis

Increasing preservation of cultural teachings: Podcast project shares Métis values and lifestyles

Jun, 2023
A photo of participants and facilitators in the Behind the Racism: Challenging the Way We Think exhibition.
General Culture, Multiculturalism

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

Jun, 2023
A photo of Kinistino area residents at the moccasin-making workshop.
Arts, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Métis Local Connects Community Through Moccasin-making

Weldon
Apr, 2023
Volunteer performers dancing on a stage at the United for Ukraine concert.
General Culture, Heritage

Volunteerism a Strong Connector in the Ukrainian Community

Saskatoon
Apr, 2023
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
A photo of the directors of BIPOC Coffee Talk Inc. (Theresa Quagraine, Dyana Castillo, and Theodocia Quagraine) sitting together, holding mugs.
General Culture, Multiculturalism

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

Saskatoon
Nov, 2022
Arts, Cultural Industries, General Culture, Heritage, Multiculturalism, Municipality

Connections to Others Key to Common Ground

Prince Albert
Nov, 2021
Cultural Industries, Heritage, Municipality

Moose Jaw on Track with its Culture Plan

Moose Jaw
Nov, 2021
General Culture, Multiculturalism

Culture Threads: Event Sparks Cultural Conversations

Saskatoon
Apr, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Finding Bresaylor: Museum Shares Métis Story

Paynton
Apr, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Rooted in Tradition: How Dream Brokers Created a Medicinal Plant Teaching Project

Prince Albert
Apr, 2021
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous

Webinars Increase Connection to Language and Culture

Saskatchewan-wide
Apr, 2021
Cultural Industries, Heritage, Multiculturalism, Municipality

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

Prince Albert
Nov, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Métis

Métis Mondays with the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club

Battleford
Nov, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Partnership Develops videos to help Share Indigenous Culture

Southey
Nov, 2020
Arts, First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous, Métis

Take­-home Arts and Craft Kits Popular During Pandemic

Saskatoon
Nov, 2020
Arts, Cultural Industries, Heritage

Keeping Museum Conversations Online

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Nov, 2020
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, Métis

Popular Indigenous Peoples' Day Gathering Goes virtual

Saskatoon
Nov, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Métis Celebration Encourages Reconciliation

Saskatoon
Sep, 2020
Arts, Cultural Industries, First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous

More Than Just Theatre: GTNT Students Connect to Their Cultural Identity

Saskatoon
Sep, 2020
Cultural Industries, First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Indigenous

Revitalizing Moose-hide Tanning for Youth in Northern Saskatchewan

Northern Saskatchewan
Sep, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage

Creating Platforms for Revitalization

Sturgeon Lake First Nation No. 101
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Gathering Opens Conversation on Care of Ancestral Objects and Knowledge

Saskatoon
Mar, 2020
First Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Incorporating Land-based Learning into Programming

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Mar, 2020
First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous

Reconnecting Youth to Mother Earth

Onion Lake Cree Nation
Mar, 2020
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 Nation and Métis Specific, First Nations , Heritage, Indigenous, Métis

Helping Indigenous Peoples Trace Their Roots

Yorkton
Dec, 2019
Multiculturalism

A Rightful Place to Call Home

Newcomers sharing their stories to local audiences

Saskatchewan-wide
Jan, 2018
First Nations , Heritage

History Returns Home

Chief Poundmaker’s belongings came back to the museum that bears his name

Poundmaker Cree Nation
Jan, 2018
Multiculturalism

Lost and Found

Relearning the forgotten story of Yee Clun

Regina or Remote/Hybrid
Jan, 2018
Multiculturalism

Showcasing Culture in Yorkton

Yorkton Festival of Cultures Provides Welcoming Venue for Newcomers

Yorkton
Jan, 2018
Arts, First Nations

Traditional Languages Meet New Form of Self Expression

Meme-making workshops help Northern youth reconnect to their roots

Northern Saskatchewan
Apr, 2017
General Culture

New Digital Magazine Provides Link to Northern Talent

Language is a pathway to one’s cultural identity, and the Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) in La Ronge is taking a leading role to ensure this link is not permanently lost for future generations.

La Ronge
Nov, 2014