Culture Days is just around the corner, and Martensville is once again joining communities across Saskatchewan in celebrating arts, culture, and creativity. The annual month-long event kicks off in September and runs through October, offering residents the chance to participate in free, engaging activities suited to all ages and abilities.
According to the Saskatchewan Culture Days website, since its launch within the province in 2010, Culture Days has encouraged people across the province to try new cultural experiences, from Métis jigging and mandolin lessons to tipi-raisings, print-making, and much more. Martensville has proudly been a part of the celebration for the past 10 years, bringing workshops, performances, and cultural experiences to the community.
This year’s Culture Days in Martensville promises something new and exciting. On September 21st, Lions Park will host the inaugural Filipino Festival, running from 8:00am to 8:00pm. The day-long celebration will feature food trucks, traditional dances, live performances, music, and more. The event is free to attend, with food available for purchase, and organizers are hopeful it will become an annual tradition.
Another highlight is an American Sign Language (ASL) workshop on October 2nd at the Martensville Athletic Pavilion. Running from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, the session will give participants the opportunity to learn about Deaf culture, communication, and basic signs.
“Learning and participating in the celebration of other cultures is a big part of who we are as Canadians. We are a multicultural society. Learning from each other also allows room for more acceptance, understanding, and is a fun starting point for becoming closer as a community,” Jamie McCulloch, Recreation Program Coordinator II, said.
Planning the event takes creativity, patience, and collaboration. Local groups, such as the Filipino Bayanihan Group in Martensville, along with grants from Culture Days, make it possible to bring these programs to life. Volunteers also play a big role in helping ensure each year’s celebration is a success.
Looking ahead, organizers are excited by the growth of Culture Days in Martensville. With the addition of the Filipino Festival and the hope of more cultural programming in the years to come, the future of the event looks bright.
Best of all, there’s no need to register, area residents are encouraged to simply come out and take part.
“Culture Days is about trying something new, meeting your neighbours, and celebrating what makes our community special,” McCulloch added. “We hope to see everyone there to celebrate Culture Days 2025!”
For more information on Culture Days events across Saskatchewan, visit culturedays.ca/en/sk.
