SaskScapes – with guest Lynda Haverstock

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Season two has launched and it’s great to be back! It promises to be another great season traveling Saskatchewan and sharing your stories.  I can’t think of a better way to start this season than with my guest Lynda Haverstock.  Lynda shares stories from her younger life, musical life, public life, and yes, personal life. Named in 2000 as Saskatchewan’s 19th Lieutenant Governor, Lynda is arguably one of the most influential people in this province. This episode has all of the humor, humilty, passion, integrity and honesty that I’ve come to expect from Lynda. And we wouldn’t want her any other way!

 

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan Visit www.iheartculture.ca. Click on the Community Engagement Animateur link to view the work being done by all three of the SaskCulture CEA’s.

Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net

Music provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com

SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store and on Stitcher Radio

Evacuee relief concerts with guest Sheryl Kimbley

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This is a special bonus edition of SaskScapes being posted during a time when the northern communities of Saskatchewan are facing a very difficult situation. Over 100 forest fires continue to burn and have forced thousands of residents out of their homes. The evacuees have moved swiftly to various locations across the province without a great deal of time to take all of their belongings.  Sheryl Kimbley has put a call out to local musicians in the Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert areas to come together in a show of support and hold benefit concerts to raise funds. The support so far has been overwhelming. This podcast was recorded in Saskatoon on June 30, 2015. If you are in the Regina area on July 4, 2015 or Prince Albert on July 5th, come by the venues announced in this podcast and show your support.

Stay tuned…Season two of SaskScapes is about to launch with a great new line up of guests and a very exciting announcment to follow!

SaskScapes – The Ecomuseums of Saskatchewan

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Kevin is joined by guest Glenn Sutter, the curator of Human Ecology at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum as well as five members of the Saskatchewan Ecomuseum Initiative as we learn about the “living heritage” which is the Ecomuseum. These discussions take place during Heritage week in Saskatchewan (February 2015) when the Ecomuseum symposium was held.

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan
Visit www.iheartculture.ca and www.saskculture.ca
Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net
Music provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com
SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store and Stitcher Radio

SaskScapes-The Windscape Kite Festival

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Now in it’s 11th season, the SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival has welcomed an impressive cast of celebrity kite flyers, an incredible array of kites, family fun, and an evening music festival which celebrates four of the longest days of the year. Swift Current is known for it’s open spaces, the iconic Saskatchewan “big sky” and yes, even wind! Kevin is joined by three of the key people who make this festival happen each year.
www.windscapekitefestival.ca/
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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan
Visit www.iheartculture.ca and www.saskculture.ca
Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net
Music provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com
SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store and Stitcher Radio

SaskScapes – Saskatchewan Festival of Words

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Now in it’s 19th year, the Saskatchewan Festival of Words has established itself as one of the most loved literary festivals in Canada. The festival is held in Moose Jaw, SK., and in this episode I talk with Donna Lee Howes and Sarah Simison who are responsible for putting this festival together each year.
In the second half of the podcast, I am joined by Saskatchewan author Anthony Bidulka, one of Canada’s most prolific mystery and thriller novelists.

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan
Visit www.iheartculture.ca and www.saskculture.ca
Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net
Music provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com
SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store and Stitcher Radio

SaskScapes – with guest Olga Yarikov

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This is the 44th episode in the premier season of SaskScapes! My guest, Olga Yarikov is originally from the Republic of Uzbekistan and now finds her home in Humboldt, SK.  Olga shares memories of her childhood in Uzbekistan, her creative inspirations, and the effects of political unrest on her life’s path.  Now that she has found a new sense of “home” in Humboldt, Olga finds herself open to expressing her creativity once again, drawing from the best of her past memories, and eagerly diving into new experiences.  Through the eyes of a newcomer, we are reminded of  what makes our Province and it’s people so special.

SaskScapes – with the Sega Band of Humboldt

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SaskScapes continues our celebration of Saskatchewan’s rich cultural diversity. We are fortunate to have folks originally from the Republic of Mauritius now living in our Province, and in this episode I talk with the members of the Sega Band based in Humboldt, SK. Join us as we learn a bit about the Mauritian culture, especially the music and dance. And wait until you hear these folks give us their impressions when they first saw snow! Thank you to Clifton, Wensley, Olivierre, Gilbert, Fredric, Eddy and Chloe.

SaskScapes – with guest Karue Wachira

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Photograher Karue Wachira was born in Kenya and now, finds himself on the otherside of the globe in Lloydminster, SK. Though both environments are very different, Karue’s life and artistic philosophies remain the same: Taking photographs that tell stories as only pictures can, Karue moves through life capturing beauty.  He cares deeply for the environment and doing his part so that future generations can inherit a sustainable planet.

SaskScapes – with guest Amanda Amundrud from “The Root”

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Amanda Amundrud is the founding owner of The Root Community Emporium in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. The Root is not just a quirky old building, it’s a “happening” where people from all walks of life gather to share stories, knowledge, eat delicious locally sourced food, …basically “plug in” and connect with each other. On this Thanksgiving weekend I hang out with Amanda at The Root, and then attend the annual “Harvest Lantern Walk”.

SaskScapes – The Rosebud Burlesque Club

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Saskatoon’s “Rosebud Burlesque Club” has been setting fire to the wheat fields and steaming up the landscape! Headmistress Cheripop Purr has been the driving force behind the neo-burlesque movement in Saskatchewan. A few members of the troupe join us in what an eye-opening, brave, and very fun look into this art form. The neo-burlesque movement is putting the “tease” back in striptease – making a bold statement, sometimes political, and is a unifying force between people of all genders.  A truly fun way to welcome in our 40th episode!

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