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Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
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.
Adams, Brittany Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $2,000 A series of 6 woodland style paintings displaying the importance northern wildlife has on the environment. I intend to showcase these paintings.
Fulcher Gagnon, Jesse Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $8,274 A multi-month collection of 1050 performance-for-video pieces that will be digitally assembled to create my first Métis sash in a video piece for exhibiting.
Pewapsconias, Janelle Paynton Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $15,401 A blending of Nehiyaw storytelling, spoken word poetry, and prairie soundscapes, strengthening artistic practice in sound design, poetry presentation, and multidisciplinary practice for collective remembrance.
Dorion, Leah Prince Albert Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $15,575 To design, develop, and create 13 Metis inspired moon belts for public exhibition using mixed media to represent Metis women's connection to the land.
LaPlante, Brianna Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 I will learn the traditional technologies of hide development and painting from community and elder/knowledge keeper engagement while working on my new body of artwork.
Woytiuk, Jamie Buena Vista Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $9,750 By merging my mother’s MS story with self-portraiture, I create a visual language of grief, reclaiming presence and exploring the textures of loss.
Merasty, Leighsa Meadow lake Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $16,000 I want to create the first chapter of a graphic novel that is an indigenous retelling of a fairytale.
Pederson, Krystle Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 A (Prairie) Métis Love Story: A musical honouring the strength and courage of Indigenous matriarchs, offering a heartfelt story of gratitude and recognition.
Tootoosis, Lovina North Battleford Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 Write and Record Demo Songs For My next album at my home studio
Rose, Melanie Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $15,500 Provide artist fees and supplies to create a thirteen piece wearable art collection for presentation at an Indigenous Fashion Show at the MacKenzie Art Gallery.
Tootoosis, Michael Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 “Rise Within” by Micsmith is a motivational album blending music and affirmations to inspire resilience, self-belief, and personal transformation through sound and storytelling.
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.
Fortier, Zoe Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $6,000 This grant will help fund the creative production of Latente, a Mexican-Canadian sound art intervention project produced through two artist-residencies.
Tushabe, Irene Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,500 A work of literary fiction that explores the moment when a young woman asserts herself outside the religious and cultural limits of her family.
Anderson, Bruce Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $9,000 Complete several large format and medium sized oil paintings as the beginning of two new series expanding on the concerns examined in my previous work
Goobie, Beth Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $12,000 To write a collection, titled lookin' for joy, that combines lyrical, narrative poetry with my experiences with spoken word/poetry slams.
Garneau, David Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,000 To create forty metaphoric still life paintings in which mundane objects are arranged and titled so they evoke complex themes and ideas.
Kuse, Stephanie Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,000 Developing technical quality and scope of abstract digital video art utilizing natural textures.
Bundon Pfeifer Henderson Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $12,000 A research-based creation term to develop a theatrical installation, influenced by the real life of Peter Tripp.
Ba, Flany Regina Dance Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $2,000 Intensive Afro-latin dance training program for teachers and performers focusing on styles and techniques difficult to encounter in North America (but widely available in Europe).
Peet, John Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $4,412 This grant is to cover materials, firings and studio costs, enabling me to development a new body of work for a solo exhibition.
Harder, Kendra Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,500 Along with my librettist collaborator, orchestrating and editing my two chamber operas for future performances in Saskatchewan.
Atkins, Amalie Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $15,500 To create a triple screen film installation for a confirmed solo exhibition at the Remai Modern opening April 5, 2019
Penner, John J Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,000 The project entails the exploration and applicaiton of digital technology to the historic process of carbon printing.
Goodwyn, Amber Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $17,110 We are seeking funding for the collaborative production of an episodic experimental feminist science fiction musical called Porous (working title).
Froese, Robert Moose Jaw Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $15,000 Production of ceramic and wood installation work based on material and musical composition/improvisation for exhibition at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, February 2020.
Rosie & the Riveters Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $10,000 This project is to write 60 new songs, the best 12 of which will be recorded on Rosie & the Riveters’ next album.
Burnt Thicket Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,000 Script development & world premiere production of My Own Personal Jesus? by Tim Bratton
Epp, Carole Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,771 This grant covers the creation of a new body of politically themed functional ceramics and includes a one month residency at the Archie Bray Foundation.
Lavoy, Landon Regina Dance Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $3,473 The Year Long Ukrainian Dance Immersion Program allows dancers to spend a year in Ukraine training and performing with five unique, professional Ukrainian Dance ensembles.
Straker, Jeffery Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $4,000 This project will see me compose music and lyrics for 10 new songs, between May 1 and June 30 2019
Hagan-Egyir, Rebecca Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $6,573 Development of second draft of novella, Kingdom of Waking Dreams.
Roher, Amy Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,200 This grant is to continue editing and polishing my collection of short stories and developing new material, with the aim of eventually publishing a collection.
Fletcher, Étienne Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,500 This project is to fund the creation of a new full-length album for Étienne Fletcher which will be released in 2020.
Knutson, Cole North Battleford Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,000 The study and performance of lieder and opera in Europe and the prairies ie. lessons with professional coach, and concerts in the prairies.
Coflin, Caitlin Regina Dance Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $4,997 I will be travelling to Toronto to study Laban Movement Analysis and Bartenieff Fundamentals with Janet Kaylo and other certified instructors.
Hale, Laura Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $10,040 Time for creative exploration, investigation, experimentation, risk taking, discovery, dialogue and critique, development and creation of new artworks and works in progress.
Elixir Ensemble Riverside Estates Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,814 To present a series of three concerts in Saskatoon, featuring the Elixir Ensemble and guests.
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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.