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Arts Everywhere: Episode Forty-three

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Coalition of the Willing with the Canadian Arts Coalition The state of the arts in Canada is a delicate balance. While many of us hope for larger budget increases, even modest gains—especially when other sectors receive far more, deserve…
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Proposed Cuts to Saskatoon’s Arts and Cultural Funding

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*Update City Council approves 2026/2027 Budget priorities, focusing on core infrastructure, safety, and affordability Multi-year Budget Highlights (SAA will breakdown the numbers affecting the arts as soon as we have the full story) *During…
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Proposed Cuts to Regina’s Arts and Community Funding

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What You Need to Know  The City of Regina’s draft 2025–2027 budget includes optional cuts that City Council can choose to adopt. Several of these cuts are in Recreation and Cultural Services, which is where most community and cultural…
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Music Education: a Key to Music and so Much More

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*This article is written by local musician, performer, and high schooler Madison R.. You may not realize, but September 15th was Music Education Day. Nowadays, music is on the rise, with more people getting involved all over the world.…
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Axis to Access 2025

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Pajama Party Politics - Axis of Access For the last few years, SAA has partnered with Listen to Dis to host three events on accessibility and accommodation. These events were created for anyone with the experience of disability or barriers…
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Interrupting Ableism in the Arts Sector: Part 3 – Building an Accessible Future in the Arts

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Building 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.…
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Fully Fund SK Arts: Help Us Take Action

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Add 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…
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SAA Report: Rural and Remote Practices

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As part of our Saskatchewan Arts Research Project (SARP), we asked both artists and the general public about their experience and engagement with and within the arts. The SAA decided to generate a number of smaller, ‘breakout’ reports…
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SAA Responds to CTF’s Misleading Claims on Arts Funding

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Our 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,…
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Music Education Rocks: Let’s Celebrate!

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The troupe from the Saskatchewan Arts organization Listen to Dis on stage accepting applause from the audience.

Interrupting Ableism in the Arts Sector: Part 2

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The 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…
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SAA’s Response: Band Program Cuts

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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…
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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:…
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Interrupting Ableism in the Arts Sector: Part 1

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Recognizing 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…
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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

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On 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…