Congrats Minister Marc Miller - the newly appointed Minister of Culture and Identity! Our ED had the pleasure of meeting him at Arts Day on the Hill with @artscoalitionca.bsky.social. We look forward to working together to support the arts sector in Canada. cdec-cdce.org/en/publicati...

An all new episode of the Arts Everywhere podcast from @saskartsalliance.bsky.social has just dropped! The first in a special series entitled “Later Life, Creative Life” putting a spotlight on senior artists in Saskatchewan artseverywhere.buzzsprout.com/2095848/epis... @kevinpowerlive.bsky.social

Our Executive Director, Em Ironstar, is heading to Ottawa! Em is joining arts leaders and advocates from across the country with the Canadian Arts Coalition this Tuesday to advocate for the vital role the arts play in building a stronger Canada. Follow along for updates from Em!

New podcast episode! Em Ironstar, sits down with members of the @artscoalitionca.bsky.social (Sarah Iley, Karla Etienne, and Simon Mallett)! Meaningful advocacy depends on strong allies. With Arts Day on the Hill on December 2, this conversation feels more important than ever! bit.ly/4pB84q7

As part of our Arts Everywhere podcast, we’re exploring the experiences of senior artists navigating the gig economy and transitions of later life. Share insights, challenges, and wisdom about creativity, work, and life. To be a guest, email us: [email protected] or [email protected]

The Future of Canada’s Music is at Risk! 🎵📢 The federal government has moved the 2026 budget date to November 4, meaning the $16M renewal for FACTOR & Musicaction must happen now. Make your voice heard. win.newmode.net/canadianindependentmusicassociationcima/protectingthefutureofcanadianmusic-1

Exciting News Saskatchewan - Culture Days is here! Alana Ross - Minister of Parks, Culture & Sport declared Sept 19 to Oct 12 to be Culture Days in Saskatchewan. We are celebrating Culture Days over lunch as we launch Axis of Access! Learn what else is happening at @culturedayssk.bsky.social

It’s Culture Days in Saskatchewan! let’s go back in time and visit some of the @saskscapes.bsky.social episodes recorded at previous Culture Days. @culturedayssk.bsky.social @saskculture.bsky.social @skartsy.bsky.social @saskartsalliance.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/1660786/epis...

For more than a decade, SK Arts has not received a meaningful increase in core funding, despite the growing needs of our communities! We’ve launched a letter-writing campaign calling on the Government of Sask to increase SK Arts’ base funding by $6 million 🔗 Start your letter now: bit.ly/4m9ACpm

Our Executive Director, Em Ironstar, joined CBC to speak up for the arts in Saskatchewan. In response to a controversial press release by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation claim. 🔗 Listen at the link on our Linktree (Segment begins at 00:38:10): linktr.ee/saskartsalli...

The SAA strongly rejects the Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s recent statement mischaracterizing public investment in the arts. It’s not a waste – it’s a priority worth defending! 💪🏼 www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/saa-responds-to-the-canadian-taxpayers-federation/

New podcast episode! 🎙️ Crystal Bueckert joins Em Ironstar to discuss the Caswell Bus Barns project—an ambitious redevelopment preserving history while creating a vibrant community hub. Listen now: artseverywhere.buzzsprout.com/2095848/epis...

Today, the Honourable Jim Reiter, Minister of Finance, delivered the 2025–26 Provincial Budget: Delivering for You. This year’s budget again brings mixed news for the arts, culture, and creative industries in Saskatchewan. Read our response at bit.ly/4bNM0mE

Calling all Saskatchewan artists. Has your mental health been a challenge through your creative process? The @saskartsalliance.bsky.social will be featuring a series of episodes for the Arts Everywhere podcast and you’re welcome take part! Follow and DM me here for details. I’ll be guest hosting.1/2

Now Streaming! Our Executive Director, Em, joined CBC to discuss the end of Regina Folk Festival and its impact on the arts community. As we reflect on this loss, it’s crucial to support and advocate for the arts to ensure other organizations don’t face the same fate! Listen now: bit.ly/4knMQKJ

Exciting news! Our Executive Director, Em Ironstar, will be on CBC Blue Sky with Sam Maciag today, March 14th, at noon, joining the conversation about Regina Folk Festival! If you miss it, don't worry—the link will be in our Linktree once it airs! 🔗 linktr.ee/saskartsalli...

Calling all Saskatchewan artists. Has your mental health been a challenge through your creative process? The @saskartsalliance.bsky.social will be featuring a series of episodes for the Arts Everywhere podcast and you’re welcome take part! Follow and DM me here for details. I’ll be guest hosting.

The SAA is heartbroken by the loss of the Regina Folk Festival, a cornerstone of Saskatchewan’s arts community for 55 years. THANK YOU to all who made it special. The RFF was more than a festival—it was a celebration of creativity and connection. Let's keep supporting the arts and local festivals!

The road to fascism is lined with people telling us to stop overreacting Third Term Third Reich symbolism is undeniable

A former senior KGB spy chief says Trump was recruited by them in 1987 due to his role as a prominent US businessman

We want to hear from the arts & culture sector! We are conducting a mini feasibility study to understand better whether a Saskatchewan-focused arts and culture subreddit would be valuable and sustainable. Please take the time to check it out!

The Dangerous Americanization of Alberta Democracy via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Today in Politics, Bulletin 69. 2/11/25. Everything you need to know about another wild day in American politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

R.I.P. Tom Robbins! A great author. One of my faves. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Cathy Checora, a retired Calgary accountant, built O SCANada, an iOS app that helps Canadians identify if a product is Canadian-made and find local substitutes. Launched Feb 3, it’s free to download and uses AI to scan UPC codes or product names to determine origins. apps.apple.com/ca/app/o-sca...

U.S. Artists Beware! Trump has taken over the Kennedy Center, appointed himself as Chairman and immediately terminated "multiple individuals" from the center's Board of Trustees "who do not share our vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture." www.npr.org/2025/02/07/n...

Weimar and the Superbowl - here's my latest reflection on how we got where we are and how we can get out of it. Fascism is on the move and we have to make clear choices to protect democracy and an inclusive society. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Another step backward. Please repost and support the Valley View Library & the #LGBTQ+ community there www.cbc.ca/newsinteract... @emironstar.bsky.social

School House Rock of 2025 by Jason Kravitz youtu.be/CvQhTbCY4xc?...

At least Kendrick Lamar has a chance to stand up and make a statement to this evil, orange, buffoon! I sure hope he does. That will be the only part of the Super Bowl I’m interested in supporting. 🤬😡🤬

. Ah, the #NFL: where they promise #DEI isn’t going anywhere—then quietly erase “End Racism” from the #SuperBowl end zone just in time for Trump’s arrival. But don’t worry, they’ll still profit off Black players while pretending racism is just so last season. #EndRacism #NFL

Trump to Attend Super Bowl Because We Can’t Have a Moment’s Peace nymag.com/intelligence...

Explaining to CNN the economic chaos that Donald Trump is about to unleash on his own people. We will never break or concede to an erratic thug who seems like Al Capone in his syphilitic phase trying to pull a shakedown. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-ZE...

I’m really enjoying the Grammys tonight. The performances have been top notch (Chappell Roan!? 🌈🏳️‍⚧️🙌) It’s a welcome distraction from the ongoing dread of these times and the developments with our neighbour to the south. The arts are the medicine and light we need to make it through.

We were supposed to go to Las Vegas in May to see Kendrick Lamar. We just canceled our hotel room booking and will try to sell the tickets. Can’t support the US and it’s seeming like it would not be safe there for queer people. Pretty sad. Glad we went when we did in October 2024. 🥺😔

This is happening. www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...

Ordinary Albertans know the importance of holding the line in the face of Trump's threats. Danielle Smith and the Conservative MPs would trade Canada away for a bag of beans. But the people of Alberta? Not a chance. Canada #standonguardforthee #strongasfuck discoverairdrie.com/articles/sur...

The FBI’s core values, including integrity, compassion, fairness, and allegiance to the Constitution - and oh, yeah, diversity, are being painted over at the FBI Academy. Source: NYT.

Spending this chilly Friday afternoon working on an application for @saskculture.bsky.social, accompanied by @saskmusic.bsky.social’s 2025 Album of the Year YouTube playlist - highly recommend checking it out! m.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.

Join us for a community discussion on how Meta’s changing policies—like ending fact-checking and anti-LGBTQ+ stances—are impacting arts and nonprofits. Let’s share strategies, explore alternatives, and support inclusive, fact-based communication Feb 7, 10 AM, via Zoom (https://buff.ly/4jtIC3E)

A new Arts Everywhere Podcast is out from SAA! Em Ironstar is joined by Rowan Pantel & Kenn McLeod (Co-Executive Directors of On the Boards). Listen now! 🎙️

Trump ordered all federal employees to resign immediately—one week to decide. Resign for 7 months’ pay or risk termination without notice. A blatant move to gut the government and install loyalists. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Time to cancel your Amazon account if you have one. I will be doing this tomorrow. www.advocate.com/news/amazon-...

I can’t even look at the news today but this is about where I’m at. Artist credit: Liberal Jane

BREAKING: Pete Hegseth is confirmed as Defense Secretary after VP Vance steps in and breaks the tie. Republican Senators Murkowski, Collins, and McConnell joined all Democrats in voting NO.

Check out our pilot with CARFAC- Artbridge Newcomer Artists Research Project! This aims to gather info to better empower newcomer artists in Sask by bridging connections between newcomer artists, arts org., and immigration org. Fill out this survey before April 1: www.carfac.sk.ca/news/artbridge

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Don't let Elon Musk interfere in our elections. Here is my letter to Elections Canada to protect our electoral process from interference by the X algorithm. www.charlieangus.ca/_files/ugd/5... If you are worried about Musk's extremism please send an email to: [email protected]