Saskatchewan Writers Guild
Regina, SK, Canada
About
Founded in 1969, Saskatchewan Writers Guild is a non-profit association based in Regina, Canada working on arts & culture, education.
The Saskatchewan Writers Guild is a not-for-profit provincial cultural organization founded in 1969 that represents writers in all disciplines and at all levels in Saskatchewan. It supports writers through programmes, workshops, retreats, mentorship, publications such as Grain and Windscript, awards and bursaries, and advocates for writers' rights and public access to Saskatchewan writing. Membership is open to all writers and those interested in Saskatchewan writing. The Guild is registered as a charity and its work is supported by the SWG Foundation, founded in 2005 to provide long-term funding.
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Manuscript Evaluation Service
Arts & Culture
Evaluation service providing feedback on writers' manuscripts.
Writing North Festival
Arts & Culture
Mid-winter celebration of writers and writing, held in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan.
Talking Fresh
Arts & Culture
Spring festival of writing held in Regina.
Writers Retreats
Arts & Culture
Winter and summer retreats for independent writers, plus facilitated retreats with a Writer-in-Residence.
Words in the Park
Arts & Culture
Reading series held in Regina's Victoria Park.
Penned Up
Arts & Culture
SWG programme for writers.
Poet Laureate Program
Arts & Culture
Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate programmes.
Indigenous Mentorship Program
Indigenous arts & culture
Mentorship, storytelling events, youth programmes and workshops for Indigenous writers.
Author Readings Program
Arts & Culture
Program funding author readings and bringing writers to communities across the province.
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Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literacy Excellence
Partnerships
SARCAN, University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, Saskatchewan Book Awards, Globe Theatre, Festival of Words, Dunlop Art Gallery, Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts, Saskatchewan Aboriginal Writers Circle Inc.
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