Projects

Heritage is vital to the economic wellbeing of communities around Saskatchewan.

This pilot project draws together the living heritage of a Humboldt to link it to reconciliation. The past is still with us, and understanding how we got here will help us build positive relations in the present and future.

British Columbia-based artist and folklorist, Shayna Jones collaborated with us on a living heritage project elevating the voices of rural-dwelling African Canadians.

The Coal in Coronach living heritage project explores the importance of coal to the community - from the early days of underground mining to the present, and asks the question: what's next for coal in Coronach?

Throughout the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic we documented the experiences of people across the province. How did culture and heritage help interpret and look beyond the crisis? In what ways did life change or stay the same?

Examining the connections between living heritage and food security in the context of the pandemic and ongoing disruptions of climate change, this project also looks for tangible steps to enhance resilience of local food systems.

In partnership with Gabriel Dumont Institute this project recorded stories and art documenting the courage, humour, and resilience of Métis people.

Since 2010 Heritage Saskatchewan has run several well received symposiums and forums. Whether you want to learn more about them, or wish to recall a presentation you saw, information about each is archived here.

2017 marked the 150th anniversary of Canada’s confederation. Commemorative events like Canada 150 invited us to consider how heritage has shaped the present, and to discuss what we would like our future to be.

This living heritage project is a collaboration between Heritage Saskatchewan and the community of Val Marie in homage to its grain elevator.