Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty Five
Advocacy, Arts Everywhere, NewsBalancing Act - Part Two
Welcome back to Balancing Act! This conversation is the continuation of Episode 25 Erin Goodpipe, Amy Matysio, Kris Alvarez, Johanna Bundon and host Em Ironstar continue an open and honest discussion about finding…
“How Hip-Hop Can Save the World” – Part 1: Equality
Advocacy, Arts Everywhere, NewsThis is the first 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 equality.
When many folks think about hip-hop, they think solely about rap music. Others…
Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty-five
Advocacy, Arts Everywhere, NewsBalancing Act - Part One
This is Part one or a two part episode entitled “Balancing Act.” Listen to part two here.
Erin Goodpipe, Amy Matysio, Kris Alvarez, and Johanna Bundon join host Em Ironstar for a deep dive into the balancing…
Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty-Four
Advocacy, Artists in Saskatchewan, Arts Everywhere, NewsWords, 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…
Our Summary: National Insights into Non-profit Organizations
Advocacy, NewsNational Insights into Non-profit Organizations, Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, 2023
In the first quarter of 2024, the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions dedicated a specific module to non-profit organizations, and generated a…
Federal Budget 2024
Advocacy, NewsFederal Budget 2024
On April 16, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2024 federal budget. Titled “Fairness for Every Generation,” Freeland’s fourth budget aims to invest in housing supply…
Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty-three
Advocacy, Arts Everywhere, NewsThe Art of Sound
Have you ever paused to consider the symphony of sounds that paint the canvas of our daily lives? This episode invites sound artist Dominique Ferraton to share her transition from the hustle of Montreal to Gravelbourg,…
Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty-two
Advocacy, Arts Everywhere, NewsExceeding your Endeavours
When Roberta Cross steps into the room, you know that the conversation is about to take an enlightening turn. Her journey from the world of international diplomacy to reshaping the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance has…
SAA on the Radio: Decreased Funding to the Arts
Advocacy, NewsCheck out our Executive Director, Em Ironstar, talk numbers on The Afternoon Edition.
While the Saskatchewan Party says it's posted record numbers on its budget documents, that doesn't hold true for arts. Instead, that funding has dropped…
Response Letter: Proposed Cuts to Canadian Heritage & Canada Council for the Arts
Advocacy, NewsOpen Letter to Ministers St-Onge, Freeland and Anand on the proposed cuts to Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts
The SAA was recently a contributor to and signatory of an Open Letter from the Canadian Arts Coalition regarding…
2024-25 Provincial Budget: Classrooms, Care, & Communities
Advocacy, NewsSAA's Response
2024-25 Provincial Budget: Classrooms, Care, & Communities
On March 20, 2024, the Honourable Donna Harpauer, Minister of Finance, delivered the 2024–25 Provincial Budget: Classrooms, Care, & Communities. The provincial…
Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty-one
Advocacy, Artists in Saskatchewan, Arts Everywhere, NewsHonouring 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
Advocacy, Arts Education, News, ResourcesLet‘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,…
Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty
Artists in Saskatchewan, Arts Everywhere, NewsThe 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…
Arts Everywhere: Episode Nineteen
Artists in Saskatchewan, Arts Everywhere, NewsBeing 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
Advocacy, Arts Spending + Policy, News, Quick Facts, SAA Reports, Studies & FactsAt 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.…
Arts Everywhere: Episode Eighteen
Advocacy, Arts Everywhere, NewsStatistically Speaking
Meet Ariana Malthaner, the research lead with the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance. Ariana, unveils how her path led her from the intricacies of Old Irish linguistics to becoming a formidable advocate for the arts in…
Arts Everywhere: Episode Seventeen
Advocacy, Arts Everywhere, NewsDon’t forget the joy
Tia Furstenberg is a South African transplant making waves in the Canadian prairies with her art studio and her commitment to nurturing local talent in Prince Albert, Tia shares her initial steps into the world…