WCMA Nomination for Community Excellence!
WE ARE...
Community Arts Mentorship Program is a non-profit in Saskatchewan dedicated to procuring arts experiences, mentorship, and training opportunities in remote and under-served communities across the province. We believe expression through the arts strengthens community, inter-generational connection, culture and sense of identity, increases self-esteem and confidence and provides leadership opportunities.
The genesis of the community arts mentorship program emerged from the bond between Eliza Doyle and Holly Rae Yuzicapi, both deeply affected by a local mental health crisis. Their initial dialogue aimed at offering support and enhancing community well-being. Symbolized by Eliza's bowler trailer and Holly's tipi during their inaugural campout in the Qu’Appelle valley, the logo's colors reflect the natural elements and cycles of life, encapsulating the essence of the program's mission to promote well-being through artistic expression. This logo embodies a way of life for all involved, fostering opportunities for growth and learning within the Community Arts Mentorship Program.
OUR MISSION
COLLABORATIVE & SUPPORTIVE
MENTORSHIP TO INDEPENDENCE
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Through Artist Residencies and Full-Time Arts Teachers, we support communities until local capacity is secured, and arts programming is delivered locally. We will continue to provide on-going support for communities, and will provide mentorship and training when necessary.
We are committed to creating meaningful relationships through Cultural Consultations. These consultations guide residencies and identify which art practices best fit the communities needs through drawing on the strengths of their own membership.
OUR VISION
Engaging under-served & remote Saskatchewan communities in music, arts and cultural programming for self-expression, healthy identity-formation, healing & reconciliation with a focus on supporting and building local capacity through mentorship & training opportunities.
PROGRAMS
Community Arts Mentorship Program has created a variety of programs to support artists, schools, students and communities. Click on the Program below for more information
TACT
Trauma and Cultural Sensitivity Training (TACT) is training CAMP has developed and can deliver for yourself or your organization.
Trauma-Informed and Culturally-Sensitive Arts Training Course
MUSIC IN SCHOOLS
A project to have a Full-Time Music Teacher between both the Elementary School and High School funded through the school divisions.
LEARN MORE to bring music into your school.
Bringing music to underserved classrooms
HIP HOP COLLAB.
This one of a kind workshop starts right from what hip hop is, how it relates to our lives and then dives into a hands on creating and performing experience all led by a hip hop artist and instructor.
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A collaborative hip-hop workshop in both Elementary Schools and High Schools.
YOUTH
MUSIC CAMPS
During these music camps, youth will experience a growth in self confidence, self-esteem, pride and acquire leadership skill development.
LEARN MORE about Youth Music Camps
Youth in Beauval, La Ronge, and Pinehouse creating music and performing.
GIRLS ROCK THE NORTH
The 2nd Annual Rock The Mission: Girls Rock Camp is happening February 21st - 25th!
February, 2025
SOA FIDDLE MENTORSHIP
CAMP is pleased to partner with the Saskatchewan Orchestral Association in offering a Fiddle Mentorship Program in the Northern Saskatchewan communities.
in partnership with the Saskatchewan Orchestral Association
MUSIC TEACHER MENTORSHIP
Mentoring Saskatchewan musicians on how to work with remote and underserved communities through hands-on experience is our latest endeavor.
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teaching musicians how to share their craft
CULTURAL
FOUNDATIONS
Participants will gain hands-on experience in traditional arts while learning to mentor others and lead community-based cultural programs.
LEARN MORE about Cultural Foundations for Indigenous Arts Workers
Mentorship, cultural knowledge, and skill-building to Northern SK Indigenous artists.
RESIDENCIES
A Bachelor of Education Degree is not a requirement for teaching in many specialty subjects in remote and under-served communities.
LEARN MORE about teaching with us.
Helping artists share their passion
CAMP CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
We are thrilled to partner with the Saskatchewan Music Educators Association (SMEA) to create a FREE Music Teacher Resource Kit!
LEARN MORE and DOWNLOAD the kit online!
Free music resources for teachers
NORTHERN
LIGHTS
BLUEGRASS
CAMP
A partnership with the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Society
LEARN MORE about our programming at the music camp and festival
Music camp at Ness Creek
GET INVOLVED
We at the Community Arts Mentorship Program are always looking to grow our community. Whether you're an artist or teacher, school or group looking to hire our programming, we are always looking for new partners on an ongoing basis.
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Send us a message with a little about you and how we could work together.
Interested in being more involved? Become a Board Member or a Committee Member for one of these groups: Programming, Sponsorship, Fundraising, Instrument Inventory and Instrument Repair.
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We are also looking for volunteers for Doylefest! Please send us your application with the subject 'Doylefest'.
HAVE AN INSTRUMENT TO DONATE?
DROP OFF AT EITHER SASKATOON LONG&MCQUADE LOCATION
Because art saves lives and artists deserve compensation for their work. Community Arts Mentorship Program appreciates any and all financial support.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Fri, Nov 01Location is TBDNov 01, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – Nov 03, 2024, 12:00 p.m.Location is TBDDon't miss out on TACT training in Regina—click here to learn how you can deepen your understanding of trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practices!