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Students from across Saskatchewan were drawing to the beat thanks to a Culture Days and LIVE Arts partnership.

By: Shaunna Grandish

Artist and illustrator Allan Dotson worked with grades one to eight students at Caswell School in Saskatoon on September 27 and 28, 2018 as part of the 2018 Culture Days weekend. His workshops were simultaneously broadcast, thanks to LIVE Arts, across the province to over 120 schools, with over 2,700 students registered to view and participate in learning how to draw a detailed scene of a dancing humanoid character.

The students began the session by sketching simple drawing of musical instruments. They then listed to four different music samples and were encouraged to move their own bodies to the rhythm. After listening to each song, the children drew a stick person whose pose and lines best responded to the music. The students afterwards chose one of the stick figures to finish as a detailed drawing. Read more….

 

SaskScapes – INVOLVE

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How involved are you in my community?  Imagine what it must be like for newcomers to Saskatchewan who have so many challenges that many of us take for granted. Perhaps learning a new language, adapting to a new climate, finding ones place in the community and so much more.

INVOLVE is an initiative launched in 2015 through the combined efforts of the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS), SaskCulture and the Regina Open Door Society (RODS).

The facilitator training program readies select participants from local community organizations to integrate INVOLVE into their own communities.  In turn, newcomers have opportunities where they can begin to contribute to their communities and have their voices heard.

Kevin Power is joined by guests from MCoS, SaskCulture, RODS, and the city of Yorkton.  You’ll hear about the exciting impact INVOLVE is having, and will continue to have throughout Saskatchewan.

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THIS EPISODE OF SASKSCAPES IS SPONSORED BY SASKCULTURE

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  To sponsor your own episodes contact SaskScapes via twitter, Facebook or by email for more information. Your reviews in the iTunes store help boost the ratings so be sure to have your say!

Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net

Music provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com

SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. SaskScapes now has its own app for android devices available in Google Play.

IF YOU ARE ENJOYING THE PODCAST WE’D LOVE YOUR SUPPORT http://bit.ly/1TSJw8C

Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapes

Follow SaskScapes on Facebook: Facebook.com/saskscapes

Follow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerlive

Thanks to SaskCulture for their ongoing support of SaskScapes

Funding for the cultural sector in Saskatchewan is provided by the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation. Your lottery dollars at work!

SaskScapes – Songs for Nature (Part 2)

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Kevin Power heads to Last Mountain Lake bird sanctuary and wildlife reserve for new music camp – “Songs for Nature“.  A rare opportunity for high-school aged participants  to be mentored by musicians and ecologists; all to inspire them to compose music influenced by their surroundings.

This is part two of a two-part podcast so be sure to listen to the previous episode 81 for the full story.

These participants, are fun, passionate and eager to learn. The setting for this camp is nothing short of tranquil. Under the guidance of Saskatchewan’s Megan Nash (singer/songwriter), Glenn Sutter (musical and research scientist), Kerry Hecker,(LML “rancher”) and Ryan Hicks (music teacher) – this is a jam-packed, podcast full of great conversations, music, and bird calls.

This episode is sponsored by Royal Saskatchewan Museum through the  generous funding from Environment Canada.

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  To sponsor your own episodes contact SaskScapes via twitter, Facebook or by email for more information. Your reviews in the iTunes store help boost the ratings so be sure to have your say!

Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net

Music provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com

SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. SaskScapes now has its own app for android devices available in Google Play.

IF YOU ARE ENJOYING THE PODCAST WE’D LOVE YOUR SUPPORT http://bit.ly/1TSJw8C

Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapes

Follow SaskScapes on Facebook: Facebook.com/saskscapes

Follow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerlive

Thanks to SaskCulture for their ongoing support of SaskScapes

SaskScapes – Songs for Nature (Part 1)

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Kevin Power heads to Last Mountain Lake bird sanctuary and wildlife reserve for new music camp – “Songs for Nature“.  A rare opportunity for high-school aged participants  to be mentored by musicians and ecologists; all to inspire them to compose music influenced by their surroundings.

This is part one of a two-part podcast so be sure to listen to episode 82 following this episode.

These participants, are fun, passionate and eager to learn. The setting for this camp is nothing short of tranquil. Under the guidance of Saskatchewan’s Megan Nash (singer/songwriter), Glenn Sutter (musical and research scientist), Kerry Hecker,(LML “rancher”) and Ryan Hicks (music teacher) – this is a jam-packed, podcast full of great conversations, music, and bird calls.

This episode is sponsored by Royal Saskatchewan Museum through the  generous funding from Environment Canada.

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  To sponsor your own episodes contact SaskScapes via twitter, Facebook or by email for more information. Your reviews in the iTunes store help boost the ratings so be sure to have your say!

Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net

Music provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com

SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. SaskScapes now has its own app for android devices available in Google Play.

IF YOU ARE ENJOYING THE PODCAST WE’D LOVE YOUR SUPPORT http://bit.ly/1TSJw8C

Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapes

Follow SaskScapes on Facebook: Facebook.com/saskscapes

Follow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerlive

Thanks to SaskCulture for their ongoing support of SaskScapes

SaskScapes – Life is a Story…Tell it Well

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This episode is sponsored by the Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society: inspiring, celebrating, investigating and sharing Saskatchewan’s rich historical and folkloric traditions. Visit the SHFS on their Facebook page as well!

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It’s Culture Days 2016!  This episode was recorded live in Saskatoon during the SHFS hosted story-sharing gathering.  “Life is a story…tell it well” was the theme and the great folks included in this podcast did just that.  You’ll hear stories that range from fast-food drive-in antics, to Christmas in Nigeria, to the heart break of the judicial system. Many thanks to the folks of all ages and all nationalities who were so open with their stories!

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  To sponsor your own episodes contact SaskScapes via twitter, Facebook or by email for more information. Your reviews in the iTunes store help boost the ratings so be sure to have your say!

Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net

Music provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com

SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. SaskScapes now has its own app for both apple and android devices available in the iTunes store and Google Play.

IF YOU ARE ENJOYING THE PODCAST WE’D LOVE YOUR SUPPORT http://bit.ly/1TSJw8C

Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapes

Follow SaskScapes on Facebook: Facebook.com/saskscapes

Follow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerlive

Thanks to SaskCulture for their ongoing support of SaskScapes

Culture Days 2016 – Early Registration Contest

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Register and publish your 2016 Culture Days in Saskatchewan event by July 17, 2016* and you could win a tailor-made video like the one below to promote your Culture Day activity.

 

Details:

It’s easy to enter! Just visit the Culture Days registration site to register and publish your Culture Days in Saskatchewan event bymidnight on July 17, 2016 and you’ll be automatically entered to win!

Up to four registered and published Saskatchewan Culture Days activities will be randomly drawn. Winners will contacted within three business days of the draw to make arrangements for interviews and videoing. Videos will be delivered to event organizers for Culture Days activity promotion by September 1, 2016.

* Events registered and published prior to the contest launch date are automatically entered to win.

SaskScapes – Breathing life into the past: The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society

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Join Kevin Power and members of the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society at their 53rd annual gathering.  We all have archeology – it’s what connects us.  You’ll be amazed at just how far back Saskatchewan’s history has been traced through the discovery of artifacts. But you’ll also hear some great conversations about engaging youth through the work being done by the Society, and the importance of telling the STORY behind the objects found.

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY SASKCULTURE

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  To sponsor your own episodes contact SaskScapes via twitter, Facebook or by email for more information.

Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net

Music provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com

SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. SaskScapes now has its own app for both apple and android devices available in the iTunes store and Google Play.

Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapes

Follow SaskScapes on Facebook: Facebook.com/saskscapes

Follow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerlive

SaskScapes – It’s all about family

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It’s said that behind every great artist there stands a great team, and part of that team is the family. Kevin Power is joined by the parents of two performers (ALEXIS NORMAND & FARIDEH OLSEN) from ROSIE AND THE RIVETERS (www.rosieandtheriveters.com), and the parents of Canadian singer/songwriter JEFFERY STRAKER (www.jefferystraker.com).  The topic of conversation is the key role parents and families play in fostering music and creativity;  from their children’s early formative years, to their ongoing support – even now that they are successful artists.

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  This episode is sponsored by SaskCulture. To sponsor your own episodes contact SaskScapes via twitter, Facebook or by email for more information.

Host: Kevin Power www.kevinpower.net

Music provided by Jeffery Straker www.jefferystraker.com

SaskScapes is also available through the iTunes Store on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. SaskScapes now has its own app for both apple and android devices available in the iTunes store and Google Play.

Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapes

Follow SaskScapes on Facebook: Facebook.com/saskscapes

Follow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerlive

SaskScapes – with guest Harold Hague

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It’s the final episode of 2015! Happy holidays to you all.  Kevin Power is joined by WWII veteran Harold Hague, who, at the young age of 94 shows no sign of slowing down. Harold shares some heroic tales from his time serving overseas, reminding us, that in war, nobody wins.  Harold is joined by his wife Jan who is an artist in her own right and certainly has enough to keep herself busy during her own retirement. Regina residents will know Harold as the owner of Loggie’s Shoes, part of the downtown retail landscapes for years, and now home to Regina’s Creative City Centre and the Hague Gallery.

Jan & Harold HagueJan Hague art workHarold Hague

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  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 on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. SaskScapes now has its own app for both apple and android devices available in the iTunes store and Google Play.

Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapes

Follow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerlive

SaskScapes – with guest Dominga Robinson

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Kevin Power is joined by his guest Dominga Robinson in a discussion about interracial marriage, identity perceptions, racism, and internalized racism.  Dominga has drawn from the very best of her cultural background, using this knowledge to develop a strong identity founded on her own truth. Dominga paints an honest and inspirational portrait of her past, present and dreams for the future.

 

Dominga

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SaskScapes is a podcast featuring the stories of arts, culture and heritage in Saskatchewan. The series is produced and hosted by Kevin Power.  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 on Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio. SaskScapes now has its own app for both apple and android devices available in the iTunes store and Google Play.

Follow SaskScapes on Twitter @saskscapes

Follow Kevin Power on Twitter @kevinpowerlive