The Métis Cultural Development Fund (MCDF) Program

The Métis Cultural Development Fund (MCDF) Program seeks to fund activities that preserve, strengthen and transmit Métis culture and traditions in Saskatchewan.  An emphasis is placed on children and on building cultural leadership skills, transferring knowledge between generations, skills development, mentorship and having fun.  The activities should encourage gathering, sharing, learning, celebrating and developing Métis culture in Métis communities.  Application Deadlines are April 30 and October 31 annually.

The guidelines and application form can be found at the SaskCulture website:

http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/index.php?p=M%E9tis%20Cultural%20Development%20Fund

Call for Jurors

SaskCulture are implementing a new process for selecting and appointing jurors to SaskCulture grant committees. Now a pool of jurors can serve on more than one funding program. Because the MCDF exists to serve the needs of the Métis community, the committee will consist of 5 Métis jurors who will serve a term of 1-6 years. These jurors will be given an opportunity to serve on other SaskCulture funding programs in addition to the MCDF

The MCDF is currently seeking jurors who meet the following qualifications:

• Possess cultural expertise;
• Have a history of grassroots involvement in the Métis Community
• Have status in the Métis Community
• Do not hold a political office within the Métis political structure or sit as a board member to a Métis - Nation Saskatchewan affiliated agency; and
• Have the ability to maintain political distance.

IF you are interested in a juror position and meet these qualiications, please mail, fax, or email the application form to:

SaskCulture Inc.
#404, 2125 - 11th Avenue
Regina SK S4P 3X3
Fax: (306) 780-9252
Email: nicholewilliams@saskculture.sk.ca

Now closed until further notice.