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Evacuee relief concerts with guest Sheryl Kimbley

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 Season Two!

It is so exciting to be back as Community Engagement Animateur to continue the SaskScapes podcast series.  There are still so many stories to tell.

Having someone tell you their story can be a very important moment in their lives and yours. Our stories are the great “unifier”.  A common bond of shared experiences.

SaskScapes is an “aural archive” chronicling stories of the past, present, kindness, courage, creativity, decency, dignity, resilience and strength. 48 episodes to date, over 28 hours of conversation and a listenership of over 11,000 and growing – from as far away as Kenya – the world is listening to your stories Saskatchewan! And this year you get to have your voice heard.

I welcome the opportunity to talk to any of you who feel there is a story that needs to be heard.  And I want to ENGAGE your communities in this series.  There seems to be a tremendous interest in “StorySlams” which is one of my most favourite podcast types to listen to.  A StorySlam is a public event where folks who have signed up have had a chance to craft a true story from their lives and distill it down to it’s essence of 5 minutes in length. That part is done in a workshop the day before,  then your community is invited to attend as the stories are being shared.  And, if you’d like, it’s tradition to have a bit of a friendly “competition” and have the audience choose their favourite story of the evening. That person could perhaps be featured in your town’s newsletter, or website.

You can find all of the previously recorded episodes here on the iheartculture.ca website, or download them for free from iTunes or Stitcher radio.

I’ve enjoyed meeting Carol and Kristin, my two CEA colleagues. We’ve been travelling together of the past few weeks, along with Damon Badger Heit and meeting with members of the communities in group sessions where we’ve shared what we can bring to your communities. Your response has been wonderful!

Just incase you’re asking yourself “what is this podcast thing all about anyway?” Here’s how I like to think of it:

Podcasts are the fastest growing form of spoken word and music on the Internet today. Millions of people download them daily. Think of a podcast as a radio style talk show. But unlike radio, you don’t have to wait for your favorite program to air. It’s on demand, ready for you to listen to when you want – streaming from the Internet or downloading to your computer, iPod, smart phone, iPad or other devices that can play mp3 files. Podcasts are portable. Listen to them while you’re driving, gardening, camping, exercising….

I look forward to engaging with you and your communities once again!

 

SaskScapes – The Ecomuseums of Saskatchewan

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

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

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

Capturing Our Stories by Evie

I had an incredible time traveling the province these past several months, meeting and working with people who created powerful personal digital stories. To give you a glimpse of what I experienced as a Culture Days Animateur, I’ve put together this digital story. Thank you, Saskatchewan, for the wonderful adventure.

Materials used to make this story:

Camera: iPhone 4S & 5

Recorder: Zoom H4n

Computer: MacBook Pro

Audio Editing Software: Audacity

Video Editing Software: iMovie

Copyright-Free Music: Jamendo

 

SaskScapes – with guest Olga Yarikov

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

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

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”

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”.