November 18, 2020
9:30am – 12:00pm
Open to any Saskatchewan based artist.
There is no fee to participate but space is limited.
Spots allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The workshop will use the Zoom meeting platform.
Participants will be emailed a link to the meeting a day or two prior
Email – john@culturalexchange.ca to register.
The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange is pleased to invite its membership and all interested to its Annual General Meeting on November 22, 2020. 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 2019-2020 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 signs up.
Sign up for our newsletter to become a member.
The meeting will take place via Zoom video conference. If you would like to register please 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.
Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society
Annual General Meeting
Sunday, November 22, 2020
11 a.m.
Zoom Video Conference
2431 8th Avenue, Regina, SK
The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society is looking for Board members!
This call is open to anyone who is a Saskatchewan resident.
If you are interested, please fill out an application online at culturalexchange.ca/board-application/
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society (SCES) hosted a virtual workshop on Wednesday for artists working in remote or northern communities that have experienced trauma.
Carol Rose GoldenEagle was one of the people behind the workshop. She has spent a lot of time storytelling and drumming in northern communities.
On a visit about a year ago, GoldenEagle said she met a young boy,
around the age of eleven or twelve.
“And while we were walking, I don’t know why or where it came from, he just kind of blurted out, and I have to use the word ‘blurted out,’ that he was thinking of killing himself,” said GoldenEagle.
While speaking to other artists at Wednesday’s workshop, GoldenEagle said she didn’t know how to respond to the boy, and the experience has remained with her ever since.
GoldenEagle spoke to other artists, and realized she wasn’t the only one dealing with this.
“Every artist who works in northern and remote communities encounters something like this. Some type of trauma-induced admission by a beautiful, young person,” she said. “We need to know how to be compassionate. We need to know how to be proactive. We need to know what is the right way to respond to something like this.”
John Kennedy, SCES’s executive director, said the organization has been sending
artists to rural and remote areas to perform for at least 30 years.
This is the first time they’ve run a workshop addressing some of those encounters.
“The ability to discuss (trauma) and confront it in constructive ways,” said Kennedy. “And also to help people channel that trauma into their art, and into a healthy way to express themselves.”
Between 15 and 20 artists took part in Wednesday’s workshop. SCES plans to hold several more in the future, including one in the spring of 2021.
Taylor Rattray CTV News Regina Anchor / Video Journalist
The Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society presents:
Trauma-Informed Program Delivery
Workshop for artists working with remote communities and populations who have experienced trauma.
A continuing Series
Wednesday, October 7th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cultural Issues working with Indigenous Communities
Presenter: Dion Tootoosis
1:00 pm – 4:00pm
An Intro to Trauma-Informed Program Delivery
Presenter: John Koop Harder, MSW, RSW
Open to any Saskatchewan based artist. There is no fee to participate but space is limited and spots allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The workshop will use the Zoom meeting platform and participants will be emailed a link to the meeting a day or two prior.
Brought to you in part by Sasktel.
To register email john@culturalexchange.ca
Dion Tootoosis
An established Educator from Poundmaker Cree Nation, Dion maintains the family reputation of perpetuating language, beliefs, values, and practices through his work in the education sector, and at cultural events as a master of ceremonies, storyteller, and Knowledge Keeper.
He is a professional teacher since 2004, Dion has worked both on-Nation, for Catholic and public-school divisions in Alberta and Saskatchewan and for Mount Royal University in Calgary teaching Science, History, Language Arts and Indigenous Studies, as well as a guest lecturer for the Indian Teacher Education Program at the University of Saskatchewan.
He now serves as Cultural Coordinator under Student & Learning Services at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, providing cultural and linguistic programming, curriculum development/enhancement, as well as coordinating Elder & Ceremonial support.
John Koop Harder, MSW, RSW
John has been working as a therapist and trainer for almost 20 years. He is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree. John is a co-author of our Counselling Insights book. Much of John’s career has centered on working with children, youth, adults, and families dealing with crisis and trauma.
While he has a diverse practice, he has particular interest and specialized experience in working with individuals and families impacted by mental health concerns, violence, post-war trauma recovery, gender/sexuality issues, and sexual abuse recovery.
John’s work is also informed by his international experiences working with individuals and communities impacted by civil war and ethnic conflicts in Colombia, Albania, and Northern Ireland. John believes people are their own best experts and already have many of the skills, abilities, and competencies that will assist them to address the challenges influencing their lives. John is a warm and engaging facilitator who values interactive learning experiences.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, and with the recommendations from public health officials regarding social gatherings,
The Exchange is temporarily closing our venue.
All shows and events have been postponed or canceled, effective March 16, until further notice.
We are committed to following the directives of Saskatchewan health officials and we want to do our part
to ensure that COVD-19 is curtailed as much as possible.
Staff will continue to work at The Exchange, employees have been offered the option to work at home if they choose.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as this situation evolves.
We will continue to monitor the situation and comply with all directives issued by health officials.
We will keep everyone updated through our regular communication channels and social media as needed.
Girls Rock Saskatoon is providing program support for this initiative by Doylefest and C.A.M.P (Cultural
Arts Mentorship Programming) with additional support by Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society and the Sask Cultural Exchange.
This summer we had several youth from Stanley Mission attend our
programming and we want to provide tools and support to the community to
develop their own music and art based program for empowerment! If you
have put off getting a gift for someone or just like to donate during
the holidays, you can contribute to this initiative, every little bit
helps! https://culturalexchange.ca/camp/
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