2026 Culture Hubs in Lakeland District

Melfort

Honouring Resiliency: A Community Gathering for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Tue, Sep 29 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | MUCC Sports Field, 308 Park Avenue An in-person community gathering featuring a presentation, a round dance, and a community walk from the track to Main Street and back. Everyone is welcome.

Beaded Keychain Workshop
Sun, Sep 27 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Kerry Vickar Centre, 206 Bemister Ave. E. Two-Spirit First Nations artist Syndel Thomas Kozar leads a beginner-friendly, hands-on beadwork session, sharing the history and significance of beadwork in Indigenous communities. Free, materials provided, capacity of 15 (ages 12+).

Culturama 2026
Sat, Oct 3 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Kerry Vickar Centre, 202 Bemister Avenue East A free, family-friendly celebration of the many cultures in the community, with ethnic food samples, cultural entertainment, displays and demonstrations, interactive workshops, and kids' activities.

Nipawin

Soup Stories for Seniors
Thu, Oct 1 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Nipawin Legion, 328 1 Ave E A day of community cooking, preparing 320 litres of chili for the Nipawin Senior Recovery Program — sharing food, culture, and connection along the way.

Porcupine Plain

Story Stroll at Scott Park
Throughout Culture Days, updated weekly | Scott Park, 115 Oak Street A self-guided literacy walk through the park, with pages from culturally themed children's stories posted along the trail — including a Mid-Autumn Moon Festival story and a First Nations/Métis story in honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Sewing Workshop
Sat, Sep 26 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM | Quilly's Community Place, 302 Pine Street W Learn to make a handy sewing-machine garbage can from Elva, using your choice of fabric. All materials provided; registration required (call/text 306-292-8901).

Culture Days Story Time & Snacks
Tue Sep 22 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM | - Ukrainian
Thu Sep 24 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM | - Chinese
Tue Sep 29 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM | - Métis
Thu Oct 1 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM | - Filipino
Porcupine Plain Public Library / Quilly's Community Place Weekly storytime with a cultural twist: Ukrainian stories & perogies, Chinese stories & moon cakes, Métis stories & bannock, and Filipino stories & pancit, each paired with a guest community reader.

Bannock & Beads: A Day of Reconciliation
Wed, Sep 30 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Porcupine Plain Community Hall, 106 McAllister Avenue A full day honouring National Day for Truth & Reconciliation: a bannock & jam workshop, a community lunch of hamburger soup & bannock, a community walk, and a beaded earrings workshop. Drop in for any part, or stay all day (registration needed for workshops: 306-873-1235).

Rosthern

Traditional Dance Presentation, hosted by the Rosthern Library
Fri, Sep 25 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Rosthern Community School, 401 4 Avenue Part of the 6th Annual Truth and Reconciliation Speaker Series, featuring a dancer sharing their culture and identity through traditional dance.

St. Louis

CLC Fall Family Fun Day 2026: Pumpkins, Pies, and Play
Sat, Oct 3 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM | Conservation Learning Centre, 226445 Township Rd 463 A celebration of the agricultural community with a corn maze, horse-drawn wagon rides, a petting zoo, fall crafts, face painting, food trucks, and local vendors.

Prince Albert

Riverbank Culture Days Kick Off
Fri, Sep 18 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Gazebo on River St. at 1st Avenue A free musical kick-off to the month of Culture Days, with local musicians, a food truck, and free activities from the Mann Art Gallery and Tourism Prince Albert.

Coffee & Conversation
Sun, Sep 20 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM | Prince Albert Historical Museum, 10 River Street East Sit down with guest speaker Glenn Stuart, an environmental archaeologist and U of S professor, over coffee, tea, and treats.

Fafard: Screening and Q&A
Mon, Sep 21 | 6:30 – 9:00 PM | Prince Albert Public Library – John M. Cuelenaere Branch, 125 12 Street East A documentary screening on Saskatchewan-born sculptor Joe Fafard, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Jan Nowina-Zarzycki and Mann Art Gallery Artistic Director Jesse Campbell.

Lifelong Learning With Connie Gerwing: Three Communities That Made Prince Albert
Tue, Sep 22 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Prince Albert Public Library, 125 12 Street East A talk on the Indigenous, Métis, and settler communities whose histories merged to form the city of Prince Albert.

Prince Albert Historical Museum Group Tours & Activities
Tue Sep 22, Wed Sep 23, Thu Sep 24 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Prince Albert Historical Museum, 10 River Street East Self-guided group tours and demonstrations led by community volunteers. Advance booking required for groups (306-764-2992).

Orange Shirt Day – Make a Beaded Pin with Kaley Svendsen
Wed, Sep 23 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM | Margo Fournier Arts Centre, 1010 Central Avenue Learn the 2-needle flat stitch technique to bead an orange shirt pin ahead of Truth & Reconciliation Day. All materials provided; registration required, ages 16+, max 10 participants.

Drawn from the Vault: George Glenn Drawing Workshop
Wed, Sep 23 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Mann Art Gallery, 142 12 Street West Still-life drawing exercises inspired by works from the Mann's Permanent Collection, led by artist George Glenn. Free, all skill levels, max 12 participants.

Remix | Opening Reception
Sat, Sep 19 | 1:30 – 4:00 PM | Mann Art Gallery, 142 12 Street West A permanent-collection exhibition co-curated by community artists Heather Benning, George Glenn, Ace Denzel, and members of Studio Q, with an opening panel discussion. Exhibition runs through March 6, 2027.

YWCA African Grooves Dance Party
Thu, Sep 24 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | YWCA Wesley, 65 11th Street East A family-friendly dance party with music, cultural art and clothing displays, and information for newcomers. Free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages while supplies last.

Youth Open Studio (Ages 7–12)
Thu Sep 24 & Oct 1 | 5:00 – 5:45 PM and 5:45 – 6:30 PM | Margo Fournier Arts Centre, 1010 Central Avenue A free weekly art program running September to March, with a new hands-on project each session.

Youth Open Studio (Ages 13–18)
Thu Sep 24 & Oct 1 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Margo Fournier Arts Centre, 1010 Central Avenue A free weekly art program for teens, running September to March.

Tapestrama Cultural Festival 2026
Sat Sep 26 & Sun Sep 27 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Prince Albert Exhibition Centre, 815 Exhibition Drive A two-day multicultural and folk festival celebrating the diverse cultures of northern Saskatchewan through dance, music, food, and arts and crafts.

Paint Afternoon with Janaya McCallum
Sat, Sep 26 | 1:00 – 3:30 PM | Margo Fournier Arts Centre, 1010 Central Avenue A guided acrylic landscape painting session for all skill levels. Supplies included.

"Fundamentals of Singing" with Sonia Reid
Sun, Sep 27 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Prince Albert Public Library, 125 12 Street East A 90-minute vocal workshop with Saskatoon vocal coach Sonia Reid, covering technique and practical microphone tips. No experience necessary.

"Make Your Own Album Cover" with Gabrielle Giroux
Mon, Sep 28 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Prince Albert Public Library, 125 12 Street East A hands-on graphic design workshop with Denesųłiné designer Gabrielle Giroux, creating a personal album cover. All materials provided, no experience needed.

Play with Clay on the Potter's Wheel
Tue, Sep 29 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Margo Fournier Arts Centre, 1010 Central Avenue An introductory pottery wheel class with Adrian Vermette. All supplies included.

Free Historical Museum Admission for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Wed, Sep 30 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Prince Albert Historical Museum, 10 River Street East Free admission on Truth and Reconciliation Day, including access to the Gathering Place room's exhibits on Indigenous history.

Relief Printmaking Workshop: The Jigsaw Method with Ailah Carpenter
Wed, Sep 30 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Prince Albert Historical Museum – The Gathering Place Room, 10 River Street East A hands-on relief printmaking workshop with mixed Scottish-Cree artist Ailah Carpenter, connecting creative expression with Indigenous identity and reconciliation. Free, max 10 participants.

Free Art Day | Made at the Gathering Place
Sat, Oct 3 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM | Mann Art Gallery, 142 12 Street West An exploration of Prince Albert as a longstanding gathering place through art-making, exploration, and conversation.

Cumbia with Karla
Sat,Oct 3 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Margo Fournier Arts Centre, 1010 Central Avenue A beginner-friendly cumbia dance class with Karla Fonseca of Mucho Flow Latino. No partner or experience needed.

Pop-Up Poetry Riverbank Walk Sun, Oct 4 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Starting at 420 River Street East A free, all-ages riverbank walk featuring live poetry readings on the theme "Voices of the City," guided by poet Lynda Monahan. Poetry boxes remain up for all of Culture Days.