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
Continually nurture an annual bilingual, multicultural arts and culture festival that presents a diversity of programming and performance genre. The Festival is committed to building upon its previous successes as it grows in maturity.
Objectives
- Develop, sustain and enhance a three day multicultural event
- Promote the rich culture and heritage of Gravelbourg and surrounding area
- Maintain and further develop the annual event to offer multi-disciplinary arts
- Support and promote multicultural artists/performers
- Enhance community development
2009-2010 Board of Directors:
Marisa Bourgeois - Chairperson
Darla Kalenchuk - Vice Chair
Judy Reiman - Treasurer
Shelley Hirstwood – Coordinator/Director
Guylaine Ostrosky – Coordinator/Director
Maria Lepage - Director
Joselle Stringer - Director
Michelle Frose – Director