Culture Days
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts, culture and creativity that takes place each Fall. Its aim is to raise awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. With the support of volunteer groups at the national, provincial and local levels, hundreds of thousands of artists, cultural workers, organizations and groups, volunteers and supporters self-mobilize to host free participatory public activities that take place in hundreds of cities and towns throughout the country each fall.
Culture Days 2024 will take place September 20 - October 13!
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation occurs on September 30, 2024. This day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools and their families, and endeavours to acknowledge and better understand the history and harms done. Public commemoration is a vital component of the reconciliation process, and Culture Days is committed to marking and honouring this important day.
Like always, there will be a myriad of free, interactive activities for all ages to enjoy safely indoors, outdoors and online! Visitors can find small-gathering or self-guided events near them, while going digital allows participants to virtually criss-cross the country and discover live-streamed performances and other online presentations.
Culture Days Hub Sponsorship
To help engage communities, SaskCulture is offering sponsorships for Culture Days Hubs around the province to support the continued success of Culture Days in Saskatchewan. Sponsorships of up to $5,000 will be determined by community size, the strength of community partnerships and the quality and extent of programs/activities offered. Culture Days Hubs are encouraged to bring together different community partners to host cultural activities and distribute funds accordingly.
Culture Days Hub Sponsorship applications with activities and programming that advance Truth and Reconciliation as part of September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will be prioritized.
Applications will be evaluated for their ability to work with two or more community partners to offer cultural experiences. Applicants should adhere to public health measures in place at the time of the scheduled activities.
For more information about Hub Sponsorship, please contact Busayo Osobade, Communications Consultant, at bosobade@saskculture.ca or 306-780-9434.
Culture 365 - Getting Creative Series
Culture 365 – Getting Creative Series is a pilot project, developed by SaskCulture in partnership with as part of Culture Days, meant to engage young participants in creative activities on their own at home and after school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Three amazingly talented Saskatchewan artists – Amber Bellegarde, Melanie Monique Rose and Phyllis Poitras-Jarrett - share step-by-step instructions that participants can follow via online videos and/or through printed instruction sheets. Click here to view the activities available.
Stay Connected to Culture Days
The Culture Days national office manages and updates the national Culture Days website – the central hub for all things Culture Days.
Subscribe to the national Culture Days newsletter and our provincial Culture Days newsletter. Right up until Culture Days, the national office publishes an e-newsletter that highlights the progress of the initiative. The newsletter provides updates on the latest Culture Days promotions and new ideas to help get the Culture Days message out. Our provincial newsletter is a direct connection to the SaskCulture team, our animateurs, and our local event producers. We provide updates on the funding program, webinars on event production and much more!
Connect with Culture Days in Saskatchewan on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Culture Days is a great opportunity to practice your social media skills. Watch the Culture Days updates on Facebook and Twitter, or share your own with the rest of Canada. Include @culturedaysSK in your posts on Twitter, or like us on Facebook, to share your event information, your stories or ask questions. Let’s connect!
Contact:
Busayo Osobade, Communications Consultant
bosobade@saskculture.ca
(306) 780 – 9434