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Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Jodoin, Berkley Leader Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $5,250 Create a full length album of original songs rooted in truth and reconciliation, while touching on PTSD and showcase internationally at Folk Alliance International.
The Feather Saskatoon Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $18,000 This project is to help us write season two of our comedy series "The Feather News" streaming on APTN Lumi.
Keighley, Ray Warman Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $12,000 My proposal is to continue working in painting, printmaking and drawing. I also will be carving and other sculpturing opportunities. Collaboration with others is important.
Ewenin, Ron Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $2,000 Production and sale of 100, 2023 native art calendars to be sold across Saskatchewan.
Vincent, Angus Yorkton Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $18,000 Create a script/play in a musical format, along with music, with story lines of life and love on a reserve and urban setting.
Agecoutay, Richard Regina Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $6,125 I want to produce an independent feature length video documentary on Saskatchewan Pow Wows.
Moore, Tim Swift Current Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $16,000 To complete the body of work "Erasure is Futile" for a scheduled group exhibition and future solo exhibition potential.
Bird-Wilson, Lisa Saskatoon Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 To attend three writing residency/retreat locations as I research, write, edit, and revise my book-length memoir, Magpie Dreams.
Moccasin, Ryan Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $12,000 This project is to assist me in writing the first two pilot episodes of a TV series called "First Among Equals".
Tootoosis, Lyndon Battleford Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $9,000 Create a series of sculptures that will speak about nehewuk way of dealing with loss and grieving, geared to those who never learned these techniques
Sutherland, Dallas Rosthern Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 This grant would fund my short film project titled Noize, acquiring equipment, actors, and most importantly, crew members to make the film great.
Favel, Floyd Paynton Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $10,000 To create an artistic book- 60 word lexicon of Plains Indian Sign Language in black and white photos, accompanied by the Cree word or phrase.
Badger, Joanne Sturgeon Lake Please Select Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $6,719 To introduce the practice of porcupine quill zig zag stitching to women and men at the Lloyd Johnson Healing Lodge in Sturgeon Lake, Saskatchewan.
Hebert, Dakota Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $14,780 To showcase the hard work and talent of Saskatchewan's Indigenous Comedians in Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, and Ottawa.
Cuthand, Shawn Saskatoon Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $10,031 To produce a comedy web series "That Deadly Cousin," which uses super 8/digital film which focuses on urban Indigenous kinship bonds.
Merasty, Marcus Regina Dance Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 To deepen my creative process and performance skills through realizing a dance-based performance work informed by traditional Indigenous art practices, choreographed by Robin Poitras.
Jarrett, Alexandra Saskatoon Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 I will be conceptualizing 50 poems dedicated to the land and nehiyaw language. I will be incorporating political, matriarchal and MMIW elements.
Knight, Daniel Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 I plan to write a rock musical exploring the theme of the integration of indigenous men in a colonial society
Okemaysim, Aren Regina Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $4,470 This grant is to cover subsistence & living expenses while writing new music for my OKIMAW ᐅᑭᒪᐤ music project.
Rose, Melanie Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $13,000 To provide documentation and artist fees for the project, Sisopekinam//"S/he rubs medicine of it", a collection of wearable art by Metis designers.
Dufour Bowes, Arnolda Dalmeny Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 A written and/or audiovisual preservation of traditional northern Metis stories and songs.
McDonald, John Brady Christopher Lake Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $6,820 It will be a series of paintings addressing my personal experiences as a Residential School survivor in the 1980s
Smith, James Muskoday Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $5,680 Illustrating stories from Elders. Focusing on stories from Legends and Residential experiences. I have researched stories from the 1980s.
Crowe, Lisa Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $6,000 Funding to assist in the creation of a beaded mens regalia including vest, side drops, arm cuffs, headband, hair ties, neck tie, leggings and moccasins.
Johnson-Harder, Harmony Prince Albert Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $1,000 To explore different techniques that will create a painting / mixed media image that depicts the connection of Story & Evolution.
Auger, Kristen Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 To create editions of hand-pulled, beaded, and woodcut prints that will be a graphical demonstration of my journey of learning nêhiyawêwin (the Cree language).
Janvier-Dugan, Diane Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $2,000 Quilted a portrait of my newly wed Dene parents in the early 50s. 56" x 82" wall hanging textile art.
Daniels, Carol Regina Beach Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $15,000 Finding courage, embracing Indigenous culture, my new novel. JOE is a vampire but the real killer is alcohol. Mythology and folklore are dominant.
Tootoosis, Lyndon Battleford Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $15,000 Working on major pieces for upcoming shows in 24/25 in various venues in sk/can utilizing the stories, guidance and blessings of my Elders
Belanger, Maureen Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $15,000 The funds requested are to assist in creating and writing new material for my character "Ernestine and her pet bird Muckatoon"
Hebert, Dakota Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $18,000 We want to develop our standup comedy careers by showcasing in Saskatchewan and California, meeting with Industry Professionals, and securing our Social Security Numbers.
Tienkamp, Christine St. Louis Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $4,500 To support a Metis Womens Artists evening with an exhibit following, completing and adding new 'li rooz di no piyii' pieces to the exhibit.
Wilson, Thorina (Nina) Broadview Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $18,000 The project focuses on the Cree creation story regarding the importance of the moose, using color, symbolism, syllabics to retain the story for the future
Murray, Audie Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $10,500 The continuation of a project using beadwork to depict the sky in rural and urban spaces.
Pascal, Madison Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $2,000 To celebrate the Official Bird of Regina: the Black-capped Chickadee. Representation of the community's commitment to environmental stewardship and the wellbeing of its bird populations.
Okihcihtaw, Marc Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $5,500 "Scout & The Red Empire: Voices Unite" digitally preserves traditional hand drum songs of Indigenous communities, celebrating Turtle Island's rich cultural heritage.
Vincent, Angus Yorkton Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $15,000 Complete a script/play in a musical format, along with music, with story lines of life and love on a reserve and urban setting.
Jodoin, Berkley Leader Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $15,000 Create a full production music video for the song "White Man's World" The song describes the 1885 Fort Battleford Hangings of eight cree warriors
Dieter, Mark Fort Qu'Appelle Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $7,000 I wish to apply for funding to continue development on a new independent feature-length screenplay titled "The Hawk and the Sparrow."
Longman, Mary Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $15,000 Passage Home: Public Bronze Sculpture and Custom Healing Park. Fund request to complete work: Phase 2: 3D printing and casting in bronze
Ouellette, Dianne Regina Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $15,000 To create a 10-12 minute short film that explores similar Métis and Oneida family histories through storytelling, as I learn to bead.
Hope, Lauren Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $6,000 This project seeks to research and record traditional Metis songs as a means to preserve them for future generations.
Duffy, Tarralik Adina Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $15,000 This project is an extension of my soft sculpture series about Inuit food that will be presented at a solo exhibition at Remai Modern.
Agecoutay, Richard Regina Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $10,000 The following grant proposal is for the research phase of a Video Documentary focused on the people who attend and participate in Saskatchewan Powwows.
Pocha, Michael Lloydminster Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $2,000 Children's book 'Junior Paranormal Investigators' about the Dene legend of the Skinwalker. Set within Cold Lake First Nation where many Dene legends are explored.
Ruep, Jill Torquay Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $6,440 "Ma Fii Lii Rasaad" is a software application promoting Indigenous beading education, preserving Indigenous culture, and celebrating artistry through accessible tutorials and resources.
Tootoosis, Lovina Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $7,500 my debut music project as a solo artist produced by Connor Seidel
Desjarlais, Jeromy Lestock Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $2,705 I'm creating a 10 part documentary series, in each episode I will show different problems we face as First Nations 1. mmiw 2. residential
Moore, Tim Shellbrook Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $18,000 Develop ideas around theme of erasure - reimagining scrip in a conceptual art form and exhibiting“Remainder,” survey of my work over the last 20 years.
Anderson, Skyler Regina Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $8,000 To support the writing and presentation of a performance based on a difficult time of my life where I was saved by ceremony.
Anderson, Darryl Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $10,262 I will be working with award winning Bart Mckay Studio to write 2 new songs and with Skull Creek Studios to write 3 new songs.
Angus, Meagan Turtleford Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $1,000 To create multiple cosplay costumes inspired by my Indigenous background for Tik Tok content and for future cosplay conventions.
Wilson, Katie Regina Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $1,993 1-month of preceding or support phase (Monday, January 6 - February 14, 2025) in composition, arrangement, and rehearsal of demo single “Didn't Ask”.
Kennedy, Teesha Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $6,600 My grant proposal seeks to create a triptych of Métis portraits, celebrating traditional, modern, and future Indigenous perspectives for a solo exhibition.
Brass, Philip Balcarres Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $2,000 Pipe Stone carving youth mentorship opportunity at Community and School Chief Payepot, First Nation.
Morning Owl, Raistlin Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $2,000 Raistlin Morning Owl will create an Indigenous-themed rap album, incorporating community workshops and performances, focused on empowering youth through music and storytelling.
Smith, James Muskoday Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $18,000 I will paint 6 large pieces of acrylic works on canvas. They will be done in abstract/expressionism style. Realims/Geometric.
Robinson, Fiji Saskatoon Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $12,000 The creation of a “documentary in a book” about gay icons Douglas Wilson and Peter McGehee, stylishly designed with memories, lyrics, photos, and media moments!
Young, Lyndsay Muskoday Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $1,000 I would like to paint and draw a few illustrations and or works for the community to showcase my art.
Houle, Jade Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 As a Nehiyaw man, suicide is ever-present among friends & family in my life. With my music, I hope to inspire listeners to choose life.
Mistik Studios Leoville Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $10,000 Developing a mystical, Indigenous-inspired cooking/sim game that integrates cultural practices, storytelling, and Indigenous art, providing a platform for Indigenous perspectives in interactive media.
Goodon, Jayde Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $12,500 My plan is to create a large collection of paintings to hold a public and open art exhibition.
Alexson, Kamisha Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $2,000 This project interviews Elders about ancestral history, using their teachings to guide a visual story of the seven generations through mixed-media portraits.
Rose, Melanie Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 I want to make thirteen land-based eco-printed & botanically dyed textiles that will be featured in a 2026 Indigenous Fashion Show & fundraiser in Regina.
Pascal, Madison Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $5,000 Supplemental funds to help create a new body of work.
Roden, Marjorie Regina Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 I shall be working on the first draft of my second Western Canadian science fiction novel, tentatively titled "Winneton Web", the second in the series.
Gladue, Raeanne Regina Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 I would like to make a documentary on children in care who are aging out of the system and show the challenges they face.
Campbell, Maria Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $18,000 Mahmaskatch Project, Phase One: kiyokiwin – visiting various people and communities in Saskatchewan and Alberta to share and record achimowina (stories) for future podcast series
Lafond, Mika Saskatoon Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $5,500 The creation of 5 children's books in nêhiyaw syllabics. The books will highlight Treaty 6 Territory Land, Language, Story, and Emotional Wellbeing.
Cuthand, Shawn Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $10,000 I would like to take a script I have developed and edit/format it to make into a PSA comic book about addictions.
Baird, Gavin Saskatoon Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 I am applying for funding to continue to development and write a new independent feature-length screenplay titled "Uranium Boy."
Kehler, Danielle Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $2,000 To visually articulate the importance of "for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows and the rivers flow" in context of the Treaties
Bigeagle-Kequahtooway, Joely Regina Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $10,000 To interview 13+ matriarchs to ask questions about the important matriarchs in their life. Lessons learned and future visions/hope for future and their legacies.
Francis, Jaron Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $2,750 To rehearse and stage the full-length drama 'Manuscript' by Paul Grellong, performing at the Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre Aug29-Sep1 and Sep5-8, 2019.
Martin, Monique Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $9,000 To continue the touring of my installation based work "Continuous" and "Context is Everything" to 7 different exhibitions, solo and group.
Checkley, Shauna Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $3,000 My project is a collection of short stories. These are adult level, literary fiction. My collection is an examination of personal decline and redemption.
Romero, Alejandro Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $2,696 #Sole_Purpose_a_glogal_interpretation_on_Islam is a ten day participatory art installation with components of Islamic culture including dance-performance art, fabric-fiber art, photography, audio-sound-light-projections, and re-purposed objects.
Richter, Jessica Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,326 "Einwanderer" is an installation project in an abandoned farmhouse that explores inter-generational, post-war German-Canadian identity and immigration.
Tucker, Peter Moose Jaw Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,000 “Defined by Otherness” is the creation of a body of work exploring the structure of identity for an upcoming exhibition of sculptural installations.
Bonneau, Devon Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $2,000 A Devised Theatre Creation project, engaging six Saskatchewan artists, exploring creative/innovative uses of movement, sound, and theatrical technology; and integrating them with traditional performance methods.
W3APONS Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $12,000 Our project is a 5 month writing period that will include collaborations with notable songwriters John-Angus MacDonald (The Trews) and Clayton Bellamy (The Road Hammers).
Kumar, Madhu Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,800 An adaptation of both new and existing paintings with the use of Augmented Reality and Audio content to create immersive storytelling and deepen audience experience.
Lynch, Rory Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $6,000 Compose pieces designed to strengthen and diversify my band's repertoire, including a series of blues compositions and several stand-alone pieces.
Worrell, Peggy Swift Current Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,500 To write a collection of linked short stories with the theme of contemporary rural and urban culture in prairie Canada.
Allard, Mark Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,000 A Graphic Art (graphic novel format) adaptation of the Icelandic saga known as The Saga of the Völsungs.
LaRiviere, David Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $3,400 Deliver paper at 12th annual Deleuze & Guattari Studies academic camp and conference, Royal Holloway, University of London, and apply research to collaborative project.
Bernbaum, Joel Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,000 To apprentice with Forklift Danceworks' Artistic Director Alison Orr on her new community engaged production of Givens Swims - the culmination of a 3-year residency.
Thurmeier, Tim Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $17,000 To produce a 45-60 minute documentary called The Great Train Reverie, which follows four Saskatchewan musicians who toured Eastern Canada by train.
Bates-Hardy, Courtney Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $1,740 To attend the Sage Hill Summer Poetry Workshop, where I will work on my second poetry manuscript, tentatively titled "The Anatomy of a Monster".
Scarrow, Kristine Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $6,000 Create a fiction young adult manuscript exploring organ donation and its potential impacts.
Wagner, Bernadette Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $3,169 To substantially revise and rewrite the mixed-genre manuscript, Unclear Future: Situating Uranium.
Hamel, Madonna Val Marie Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $6,500 Write 6 months, complete 2nd draft of novel "The Hem of the World' using monologue 'Mother's Apron' as template. All scenes outlined if not finished.
Noel-Maw, Martine Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $9,000 To complete my "Will James Triad" by writing a novel based on my play "Dans l’ombre de Will James".
Neufeld, Travis Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $8,000 To support the writing and completion of a Saskatchewan-set feature film screenplay called Wildfire.
Keating, Bridget Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,000 This application requests financial assistance from the Saskatchewan Arts Board for the development of Culling Season, my second book of poetry.
Harder, Kristel Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $4,466 To gain the professional skills necessary to develop "EmotionLoss", a comedic cabaret exploring mental health, through two workshops and a mentorship program.
Deaf Crows Collective Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $9,000 The project will develop the ASL/English script, puppetry, and ASL poetry, and present a workshop reading of "1000 Ladders Down" with a small ensemble.
Thorn, Elly Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $4,000 Allan Gilliland will arrange 4 of Elly Thorns original Christmas songs so that she can perform them with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Christmas 2019.
Normand, Alexis Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,500 This project is to complete the research, development, and treatment plan for "Sing Me Home" – a 30-minute POV documentary.
Per Sonatori Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $11,504 Per Sonatori will be presenting two concerts as part of their 11th season, as well as workshops for both professional and emerging musicians.
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Photo Credit: Artist Evie Ruddy partnered with UR Pride Centre for Sexuality & Gender Diversity on a photography project featuring trans and non-binary people. Photo by Charity Marsh.