Following the Annual General Meeting, held on June 16, 2023, the current nine-member SaskCulture Board of Directors includes:
2022 - Present
Jan believes that Saskatchewan’s strength and potential are reflected in its vibrant cultural community. Over the years, Jan has tried to find ways to contribute to this cultural community as an artist, cultural worker, and most often as a volunteer. By sharing her time and experiences through volunteer work, Jan hopes to create cultural opportunities for others like those that she has benefited from over the years. Read more
2021 - Present
Joining SaskCulture near the end of his university studies in 2009 was James' first introduction to working on a board. The rapid education that ensued sparked a passion in him for good governance, leadership and - more fundamentally - a deeper appreciation for the rich cultural landscape of Saskatchewan. Read more
2020 - Present
Heather is a product of Saskatchewan’s rich and diverse cultural opportunities. Her exposure to community-based cultural programming from an early age allowed her to dream of the possibility of being a professional artist. It has also provided her with the education and opportunity to live in Saskatchewan. Parts of her experiences are the direct result of being a beneficiary of SaskCulture programming, as an individual and as a part of many organizations. Heather feels it is an appropriate time to give back some of her time and energy. Read more
2023 - Present
Joanne believes culture defines who we are as a province within communities, groups, and as individuals. She sees culture through expression, inclusion and reflection critically important to our province and people. Joanne’s background in screen-based content aligns with these ideas. She has spent many years bringing Saskatchewan stories to a television audience and helping new generations of media storytellers. Many SCN viewers may remember the series 15 Minutes of Fame. Read more
2021 - Present
Yvonne just completed a term as President on the board of her local museum - Fort Pelly-Livingstone Museum. She served in this position for six years after a fire totally destroyed the museum. There is now a building and functioning museum. Although COIVD has been very destructive, the museum has carried on! Did you know that the Fort was the very first Capitol of the North West Territories! This is an unknown fact that the museum has been attempting to change. Yvonne was also involved in the ceremony, story-telling, dance, and food during Indigenous Days and Culture Days. Read more
2022 - Present
Lamarr is originally from Sweetgrass First Nation. He grew up on the reserve until he left to attend University. Lamarr is a presenter of Traditional Games and has presented all over the province, eastern Canada, Brasil and New Zealand. He attends ceremonies and participates in cultural celebrations like powwows where he dances Old Style Grass Dance. Read more
2020 - Present
Les is a retired Conservation Officer and lives in Creighton, Saskatchewan. He retired in 2010 after a 36 plus year career with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment as a Conservation Officer and Compliance Manager. After graduating from the Canora Composite High School in 1970 Les completed one year of Arts and Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan in 1971. He went on to graduate from the Kelsey Institute of Arts and Sciences in Saskatoon, with a Diploma in Renewable Resources Technology, in 1973 after having spent the summers of 1972 and 1973 working at Tsiigehtchic (Arctic Red River), N.W.T. Read more
2023 - Present
Christine is always amazed by the collaboration of Saskatchewan people. There are so many people who have a heartstring cause and many of these groups somehow intersects with others - which promotes this amazing synergy that you don’t find in other places. Having been born and raised in Saskatoon by Dutch immigrant parents, she understands how important these connections can be. She saw her father, Henk Ruys, with a vision of a first indoor soccer centre in Saskatoon, make it a reality by collaborating with only Saskatchewan supporters. Read more
2023 - Present
A member of Moosomin First Nation, Roy Lavallee is a passionate community builder and advocate for Reconciliation. He recognizes that culture has the ability to bring communities together, creating opportunities for belonging, mutual understanding, and friendship. Roy's background is Sociology, which he has utilized to benefit underserved community members across the province as a Community Engagement Manager for the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan and as a Social Development Consultant for the City of Saskatoon; designing, delivering, and reviewing cultural, recreational, and social serving programs and services. Read more
Find out which other amazing volunteers that have served on SaskCulture’s Board of Directors over the years.