
Interrupting Ableism in the Arts Sector: Part 3 – Building an Accessible Future in the Arts
Advocacy, News, Op-EdsBuilding an Accessible Future in the Arts
This is the third of three articles in the series Interrupting Ableism by Deb Nyczai. This edition focuses on the cost of exclusion. The first, Interrupting Ableism in the Arts can be found here.…

Fully Fund SK Arts: Help Us Take Action
Advocacy, NewsAdd your Voice for a Fully Funded SK Arts
The Saskatchewan arts sector is facing increasing public scrutiny and funding pressure. Recent media coverage has amplified harmful narratives that frame the arts as frivolous or wasteful - undermining…

SAA Responds to CTF’s Misleading Claims on Arts Funding
Advocacy, NewsOur Response to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s Statement on SK Arts Funding
*Add your voice to our letter-writing campaign to advocate on a fully funded SK Arts!
*Catch our Executive Director, Em Ironstar, on the topic: CBC Radio,…


Interrupting Ableism in the Arts Sector: Part 2
Advocacy, Artists in Saskatchewan, News, Op-Eds, Quality of LifeThe Cost of Exclusion
This is the Second of three articles in the series Interrupting Ableism by Deb Nyczai. This edition focuses on the cost of exclusion. The first, Interrupting Ableism in the Arts can be found here.
In Part 1 of this…

SAA’s Response: Band Program Cuts
Advocacy, Arts Education, News
Response to Regina Public School Board Decision on Band Program Cuts
The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA) is disappointed to learn, through updates shared by the Stop Defunding Band in Regina Public Schools Facebook group, that at the June…

Arts Everywhere: Episode Forty
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Mental Health and the Arts with David A. Robertson
In this 4th episode in the series "Mental Health and the Arts" guest host Kevin power talks with award-winning author David A. Robertson to discuss his 2025 memoir, All the Little Monsters:…

Interrupting Ableism in the Arts Sector: Part 1
Advocacy, News, Op-EdsRecognizing Ableism in the Arts
This is the first of three articles in the series Interrupting Ableism by Deb Nyczai. This edition focuses on recognizing albeism in the arts.
This article is the first in a three-part series on interrupting…

Arts Everywhere: Thirty-nine
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Mental Health and the Arts with Jay Semko
Jay Semko is a founding member and lead singer of the iconic Canadian band The Northern Pikes. Jay joins guest host Kevin Power to share his personal journey through mental health struggles…

SAA Statement on Regina Public Schools’ June 2 Letter Regarding Elementary Band Program
Advocacy, NewsOn June 2, 2025, the Regina Public School Division released a public update regarding the future of the elementary band program. The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA) acknowledges and appreciates this communication, as it provides clarity for…

Stop the Cuts: Music on the Block
Advocacy, NewsOn May 20th, 2025, the Leader Post published an article about potential cutbacks to the Regina Public Schools elementary band program.
Although the Regina Public School Division has not issued an official statement, we understand that the…

Arts Everywhere: Episode Thirty-Eight
Advocacy, Artists in Saskatchewan, Arts Everywhere, News, Studies & FactsMental Health and the Arts with Marian Donnelly
Marian Donnelly began her professional path in the arts and non-profit sector when she was in her teens. 50 years (as of 2025) later she is still at it! And there is "not a damn thing" Marian…

Arts Everywhere: Episode Thirty-seven
Advocacy, Artists in Saskatchewan, Arts Everywhere, NewsCreating Through the Struggle: Artists Navigating Mental Health
With Gordon Pepper
The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance podcast, Arts Everywhere will be recording a series of episodes exploring the stories of artists living with mental illness…

Arts Everywhere: Episode Thirty-six
Advocacy, Arts Everywhere, NewsA breath of fresh air with Crystal Beuckert
The Caswell Bus Barns project is an ambitious redevelopment initiative in Saskatoon, transforming the historic Saskatoon Transit facility into a vibrant mixed-use hub. Spearheaded by CBB Ltd.,…

2025-26 Provincial Budget: Delivering for You
Advocacy, NewsOn March 19, 2025, the Honourable Jim Reiter, Minister of Finance, delivered the 2025–26 Provincial Budget: Delivering for You. The province's revenue is projected to increase by $1.2 billion from last year to a total of $21.1 billion, driven…

Arts Everywhere: Episode Thirty-five
Advocacy, Artists in Saskatchewan, Arts Everywhere, NewsStanding in their Power with Lyndsay Amato
With her ancestral ties to the traditional territory of Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Lyndsay Amato's work is greatly influenced by lived experience, education and blood memory and her extensive…

SAA Survey: Reddit as Community Platform for SK’s Arts and Culture
Advocacy, News
Exploring Reddit as a Community Platform for Saskatchewan’s Arts & Culture Sector
The rapidly changing landscape of social media has presented new challenges for arts and cultural…

Join Us on Bluesky
Advocacy, NewsDive Into Bluesky with the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance!
We’re excited to explore Bluesky and create Starter Packs to connect the incredible artists, advocates, and organizations that make up our creative network.
What are Starter Packs?
Starter…