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Rural Life Together

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Rural Life Together by Dave Margoshes This article is a response to dee Hobsbawn-Smith Chalk and Cheese I was born in New Jersey and spent the first six years of my life in an old farmhouse near Princeton while World War 2 raged on in…
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National Culture Indicators First Quarter 2024

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Statistics Canada’s news outlet The Daily has released the National Culture & Sport indicators for the first quarter of 2024. The following provides a summary of the most relevant culture data.  The real gross domestic product (GDP)…
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“How Hip-Hop Can Save the World” – Part 2: Mindfulness and Creativity

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This is the second of three articles in the series How Hip-Hop Can Save the World by Khodi Dill. This edition focuses on hip-hop’s potential to uplift mindfulness and creativity. It’s no secret that we are living amid constant distraction.…

Chalk and Cheese

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Chalk and Cheese by dee Hobsbawn-Smith This op-ed is followed by a response written by Dave Margoshes, Rural Life Together. My husband Dave Margoshes and I are among the six million Canadians – seventeen percent of the population – who…

Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty-Seven

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"The Reel Whirled" with Sum Theatre's Mackenzie Dawson Mackenzie Dawson is the artistic director of Saskatoon's Sum Theatre. Mac had big shoes to fill when he took over from the companies original founder Joel Bernbaum, and fill them…
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The Future of Professional Dancers in Saskatchewan

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What does it truly mean to be a professional dancer in Saskatchewan? Is it about completing a professional training program or is it more about earning your livelihood through performances or choreographic endeavors or simply your passion for…
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Provincial and Territorial Cultural Indicators 2022

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At the beginning of June, The Daily, the media outlet for Statistics Canada, released its annual report for Provincial and Territorial Cultural indicators for 2022. This is similar to their quarterly report on national culture and sport indicators…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty-Four

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Words, Rhythm, and Social Change When the beat of hip-hop converge with the power of literature, transformation beckons.  Khodi  Dill, is an educator and author whose narrative speaks volumes about the role of the arts in societal change. For…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty-one

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Honouring the Past and Cultivating Inclusivity in the Arts with Floyd Favel Floyd Favel, is a culture worker from the Poundmaker Cree Nation, whose expertise in the arts is as profound as the heritage he carries. Floyd takes us on a journey…

SAA Online Resource

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Let‘s Celebrate Music Education! The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance has created this online advocacy resource on the benefits of music. We created it because we know that music education is vital to a well-rounded education, fostering creativity,…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty

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The Two-Spirit Journey of Alejandro Romero When Alejandro Romero left his medical studies for the unpredictable world of art, he set in motion a compelling  life story. Our latest podcast episode invites you into an intimate conversation…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Nineteen

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Being Nathan Nathan Coppens is a remarkable artist living with ADHD. His play "I Have No Idea" is more than just a stage production; it's a window into the nuanced world of neurodiversity, emphasizing the power of empathy and the strength…

SAA Summary: Statistics Canada’s quarterly report for national culture & sport indicators

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At the beginning of January, The Daily, the media outlet for Statistics Canada released their quarterly report for national culture & sport indicators. This report documents recent changes in GDP & jobs in the culture & sport industries.…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Fifteen

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Decoding the Complexities of Arts Funding with Jeremy Morgan With a wealth of experience under his belt, this episodes guest, Jeremy Morgan gives us an insider's perspective on the growth and development of major arts and heritage organizations.…

Economic Impact of Arts Organizations Funded by SK Arts

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As part of the SAA's ongoing efforts to advocate for increased funding to SK Arts, we undertook an investigation into the economic impact of the arts organisations funded by SK Arts, and have sent this report to Minister Ross. It is our hope…
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Part Three: Solutions to Precarity in the Arts

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An Overview of the Increased Need for Education, Advocacy, and Sustainability for Independent Contractors in the Arts after the Pandemic.   Edith Skeard for the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance  Solutions to Precarity in the Arts – Advocacy…

Music through a Lifetime

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Music is Life Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein loved music. “Life without music is inconceivable for me,” Einstein said. “I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music … I get most joy in life out of music.” The…

Music Education Matters

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Music is a Powerful Tool in Education Music education is vital to a well-rounded education. Strong music programs in schools help kids and their communities in real, substantial, and well-documented ways: Music education develops better…