Call for board members.

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The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society is looking for interested individuals who are willing to commit 40-60 volunteer hours per year to serve on our board of directors.

We are seeking committed individuals who will strengthen the overall skill set of the Board, contribute to its diversity and bring knowledge and experience that improves the governance of the SCES.  

The SCES provides cultural opportunities to rural and remote areas of Saskatchewan linking communities with artists as well as operating a cultural venue in Regina.

Interested applicants are encouraged to fill out the application below.

S.C.E.S. Board application.

This application form is intended to be submitted to the Nominations Committee of the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society in order to allow the Nominations Committee to contact and nominate prospective new Board members. Applicants may be requested to meet with representatives of the Board regarding their application. This application will be submitted to the Nominations Committee, one of our 5 committees at the S.C.E.S. The Nominations Committee is responsible for organizing and meeting with potential new Board Members and presenting them to the Board ahead of the Annual General Meeting. Our mandate is to represent and give voice to all S.C.E.S. members in Saskatchewan. At the S.C.E.S., we are committed to prioritizing accessibility and diversity in every facet of our organization. Please complete the form as best as possible, and the Nominations Committee will reach out to you as soon as possible.
  • A member of the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Board of Directors will contact applicants via the email address submitted.
  • Are you interested in any of the above committees? If yes, why?
  • What about the S.C.E.S. interests you?
  • While prior policy governance or board participation or experience is not required, we are curious if you have volunteered or worked in this capacity before? If yes, please tell us a little bit about that. If not, would you like to share what you hope to learn?
  • Tell us about you! This board is a safe space which fosters learning, development, and encourages participation. We’d love to know you better and what things draw you to this space and how we can encourage you as a board member. Some things you can tell us: what do you like to do, what kind of work do you do, what kinds of things do you love about the S.C.E.S. and the Exchange?
  • We want to ensure representation from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and cultures. Declaration of membership in the categories below is completely voluntary. We use this information to help guide our organization in developing policy, identifying gaps in representation, and moving forward with our ongoing commitment to representing all voices. If you would like to share how you personally identify, please do so here.

  • The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society is situated on Treaty 4 territory, the traditional territory of the Cree, Saulteaux, Assiniboine, and Métis and also operates on Treaties 2, 5, 6, 8, and 10 across the province of Saskatchewan.

2021 S.C.E.S. Annual General Meeting.

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The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange is pleased to invite its membership and all interested to its Annual General Meeting on November 27, 2021. Our staff and Board of Directors will be handling the business of an AGM and updating the membership on what the organization has accomplished in our 2020-2021 year.

All are welcome to attend the meeting, while voting is reserved for members of the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange. Membership is open to anyone who resides in Saskatchewan and registers for the meeting.

Sign up for our newsletter to become a member.

NOTICE – Members will be voting on new proposed bylaws which are posted on our website for inspection.

http://culturalexchange.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/PROPOSED-Bylaws-of-the-Saskatchewan-Cultural-Exchange-Society-2021-Approved-by-Board-19-September-20211.pdf

The meeting will take place via Zoom video conference. If you would like to register please visit this link below or email info@culturalexchange.ca and a login will be sent to you ahead of the meeting time. Proceedings start at 11 a.m. The agenda will be added shortly.