2018 Progress Report
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Creative Kids Progress Report 2018 Creative Kids Shine. Grow. Belong Champion: Thelma Pepper Hoop Dancing Inspires Northern Youth What We Do What We Do What We Do Message from SaskCulture Creative Kids removes financial barriers to arts and culture activities for Saskatchewan kids ages 4 to 19. Funding support is available for engagement in art, drama, music, dance and cultural activities. On behalf of the Creative Kids/ SaskCulture Board of Directors, I want to first of all thank all the many Our Vision sponsors and individual donors who All Saskatchewan children and youth have opportunities to realize their potential through access have contributed to Creative Kids in to unique, life-changing artistic and cultural experiences. Saskatchewan for their continued support. It is due to this commitment that many young people have We Believe discovered what it means to pursue Creative activities are fundamental to the positive growth and development of children and youth. their passions, whether it is in music, dance, cultural heritage, languages, Cultural programming is critical to a healthy vibrant community. film or more. All children and youth should have the opportunity to participate in creative activities regardless of Thanks to your help, and the economic barriers they may face. dedication of many community volunteers, we have raised over $3.8 million. The funds raised has helped over 8,500 young people, from Thank-You to our Provincial Advisory Committee! communities all over the province, who face barriers to participation, access cultural and creative programs of their choice. For many, this might Creative Kids, like all great things, began as an idea. In 2011, Rick and Tracy left the PAC, while James Ingold SaskCulture Inc. is a community- be the opportunity that helps them develop their interest, build their “Families can get funding to participate in sports. What if joined the committee shortly afterwards. based, non-profit cultural self-esteem, as well as provide opportunities for teamwork, leadership and every kid had a chance to participate in arts and culture The volunteers of the PAC are the tireless force organization that works with over growth. too?” That was the question Dr. David Millar posed to behind Creative Kids. The spark that turned an idea into a 140 member organizations and SaskCulture back in 2006. provincial charitable program has helped more than 8,500 According to the Saskatchewan Report on Child and Family Poverty other community partners to build Many brainstorming sessions and focus groups later, Saskatchewan children access arts and cultural activities (2018), Saskatchewan has the third highest rate of child poverty in Canada a culturally-vibrant Saskatchewan. Creative Kids’ Provincial Advisory Committee (PAC) was since 2010. Creative Kids now has a robust structure, at 26.7%. So, it is no surprise that the demand on this fund continues Since 2010, SaskCulture has formed. Dr. David Millar, Reggie Newkirk, Jan Seibel, granting guidelines and fundraising plans, and the need for to grow. More and more families are applying to Creative Kids each Peter Sametz, Rick Kotowich and Tracy Knutson were the an advisory committee has diminished because of all the worked to support the launch year to give their children a chance to be involved in positive creative inaugural team of volunteers. great work these incredible volunteers have done over the and ongoing development of the experiences. Unfortunately, we had to turn away 613 eligible youth last The PAC established Creative Kids’ mission and vision. past eight years. In February, the PAC members, past and Creative Kids program. year. That’s never easy. Communities across Saskatchewan were chosen to pilot president, gathered one last time for a thank-you lunch in Thanks to support from the celebration of how much their hard work has contributed to the program. They worked with SaskCulture to develop I encourage everyone to consider how they can support Creative Kids Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund the success of Creative Kids. an application process and guidelines, and helped secure in some way. Make a one-time donation, sign up for a monthly donation for Sport, Culture and Recreation, initial funding in 2010 that provided funding to our first Creative Kids simply would not exist without David, deduction, host an event where the proceeds are donated to Creative SaskCulture Inc. is able to cover all applicants. Jan, Reggie, Peter, Rick, Tracy and James. THANK YOU for Kids or attend a Creative Kids event in your community. Check out the everything you’ve accomplished over the years. Your legacy administrative costs for Creative CreativeKidsSask.ca web site to find out how to get involved. will continue to be seen in the smiles of all the kids who Kids – including salaries and this had the opportunity to discover their passion for arts and Together, we can make positive change in our communities. By Progress Report. cultural activities thanks to Creative Kids. supporting the good work of Creative Kids, we are helping the youth of This means that 100% of all Thank you for all of your wonderful contributions! today embrace their creative spirit to become the leaders of tomorrow! donations and sponsorships to Sincerely, Sincerely, Creative Kids go directly to helping Rose, Shawn, Christie, Gloria, Sara and Saskatchewan children and youth all of the SaskCulture staff to participate in cultural activities. James Rose Creative Kids Provincial Advisory Committee (left to right): Rick Kotowich, Reggie Newkirk, Tracy Knutson, Dr. David Millar, James Ingold, Peter Sametz and Jan Seibel. Creative Kids Progress Report 01 2 018 Our Impact Our Impact Our Impact The Need Continues to Grow It’s pretty easy to understand and appreciate the money to allow their participation. important role arts and culture inclusion has in the In 2019, we anticipate more than 700 kids in music, lives of vulnerable children and youth. Creative Kids dance, art and theatre, will be told they are not able to was built on the desire to remove the barriers kids face participate in their activities if the fundraising efforts APPLICATION in order to participate in those meaningful activities. continue to decline. 4,867 We often get calls and letters from moms, dads, and We need your help. 8,530 Facebook followers caregivers, hoping and praying we will have raised applications funded enough money to support their child’s creative lessons Please visit CreativeKidsSask.ca or call toll free since 2010 for another year. Unfortunately, in the last three years 1-855-277-9469 to make a donation. One hundred per our fundraising efforts have not been as successful cent of all donations goes directly to supporting the as they were when the Saskatchewan economy was creative inclusion for children and youth. At no time strong. We need to raise more money to meet the will your donation be used for administrative purposes. needs of the kids who are hoping to return to their You are able to direct your donation to one of our creative lessons in 2019. Their future participation five areas of creativity – music, dance, theatre, art or is in jeopardy. Last year alone, we had to turn away culture, and you can also request your donation stay to $ 613 children, simply because we didn’t raise enough help a child in your local Saskatchewan community. Camila can now show off her songwriting 3.8 M talent thanks to your granted to support of Creative Kids. Saskatchewan children and youth CAMILA activities since 2010 445 224 music, dance, theatre, Saskatchewan art and cultural communities supported instructors paid Teacher at Albert School in Regina shares traditional beading techniques at a DreamBroker lunch program. Photo by Kristin MacPherson Creative Kids Progress Report 02 2 018 Creative Kids Progress Report 03 2 018 Our Impact Our Impact Our Reach Across Saskatchewan Creative Kids Grant Summary Activity Kids Funded Total Kids who Kids who Amount Grants Number of Kids Art 227 $62,173.73 applied were funded requested awarded Funded per Region Culture 172 $19,360.00 Provincial 483 287 $260,638.67 $162,116.60 * 5 North Dance 420 $255,492.37 Regina 428 314 $176,184.51 $119,745.69 Drama 30 $11,673.50 Saskatoon 530 340 $271,454.15 $166,142.77 Music 353 $204,153.92 Lakeland 174 115 $97,058.51 $71,010.46 Total 1,202 $552,853.52 Battlefords 185 135 $35,058.00 $28,280.00 Kindersley 7 3 $3,787.50 $1,798.00 Big River 8 8 $3,760.00 $3,760.00 Prince Albert 123 and Area Total 1,815 1,202 $847,941.34 $552,853.52 164 West 330 Saskatoon 78 63 Yorkton 13 to 8 and & Area Saskatoon 19 under to Regina Number of kids 315 223 supported 455 61 Southwest 68 Regina 1,202 Southeast 9 to 12 Total 1,202 524 * plus 5 cultural programs funded for $35,000 Age Number of kids supported Isabela is now experiencing the gift 8 and under 455 of music thanks to the generosity of our Creative Kids’ donors 9 to 12 524 ISABELA 13 to 19 223 Total 1,202 Photo by Kristin MacPherson Creative Kids Progress Report 04 2 018 Creative Kids Progress Report 05 2 018 Highlights Highlights She explains, “As an instructor I base my Every dance Blouin teaches the children is teachings off the Seven Teachings (see below bar about life. One exercise involves the kids Hoop Dancing for description). For example, the eagle stands throwing down their hoops as to represent for love and when we dance the eagle formation, that sometimes the world feels like it’s falling we hold our arms out with our hoops held high apart and things are not going your way.