About Us
The Southern Saskatchewan Summer Solstice Festival Inc. (known as Summer Solstice Festival d'été) is a volunteer run non-profit organization. Each year approximately 100 local community volunteers commit more than 2,500 hours to the success of an annual festival.
This festival is very important to the community of Gravelbourg and the surrounding area in exploring various cultures, building camaraderie, improving communication and instilling a sense of civic pride. By working together to achieve a common goal the community gains understanding and insight into future opportunities for community improvement and growth, and a strong appreciation for their neighbour.
Mandate
Celebrate the spirit of our Southern Saskatchewan landscape through Art, Music, Dance, Literature and Drama providing a living, interactive diary of culture - things of the spirit - to local, provincial and regional audiences.
Vision
Our vision is to continually nurture an annual, multicultural, arts and culture festival that presents a diversity of programming and performance genres.
Objectives
- Develop, sustain and enhance a two day multicultural event
- Promote the rich culture and heritage of Gravelbourg and surrounding area
- Maintain and further develop the annual event to offer multidisciplinary arts
- Support and promote multicultural artists/performers
- Enhance community development
2012-2013 Board of Directors:
Chairperson - Brian Sipe
Vice Chair - Guylain Bergeron
Coordinator/Secretary/Treasurer - Guylaine Green
Director - Carleen Wallington
Director - Maria Lepage
Director - Ashley Ingham
Director - Patricia Petersen