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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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Harmonizing for 2026-27: Let’s Advocate!

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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…
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Stop the Cuts: Music on the Block

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On 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…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Thirty-Eight

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Mental 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…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Thirty-seven

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Creating 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…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Thirty-six

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A 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.,…
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2025-26 Provincial Budget: Delivering for You

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On 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…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Thirty-five

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Standing 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…
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SAA Survey: Reddit as Community Platform for SK’s Arts and Culture

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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…
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Join Us on Bluesky

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Dive 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…
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Understanding Arts Attendance

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SAA Report: Understanding Arts Attendance 2025 Understanding Arts Attendance in Saskatchewan (2024) Since the COVID-19 pandemic, arts organizations in Saskatchewan have noticed a troubling trend—audiences aren’t attending events like…