Culture & Heritage Grants
The St. Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg considers awarding financial grants to individuals or organizations for initiatives that further the objectives of the Society, which include but are not limited to:
a) Preservation and promotion of Scottish culture and heritage within Manitoba, for all Manitobans,
b) Increased understanding by the Manitoba public of the Scots’ role in the origin and development of Manitoba, and
c) Positive presentation to the world of Manitoba’s Scottish culture and heritage
At this time the Society does not accept grant applications from businesses, or for the operation of a fund-raiser (although we would consider a direct grant to the recipient of a fund-raiser’s proceeds), or for any form of tuition.
Culture and Heritage Grant to the Winnipeg Scottish Festival
SASOW President Dwight MacAulay and SASOW Trust Fund Chair Peter Heavysege present Gillian Mitchell-Lawson and Tamara Coutu, representatives of the Winnipeg Scottish Festival, with a $1,000 grant cheque to fund piping costs.
The Winnipeg Scottish Festival attracts highland dancers nationwide for a weekend of high-quality dance competitions.
Culture and Heritage Grant to Clandeboye Pipe Band
Peter Heavysege, Chair of the SASOW Trust Fund, presented a $1500 grant cheque to the Clandeboye Pipe Band representative on April 5, 2025, for their pipe and drum equipment and uniform upgrades.
The Clandeboye Pipe Band is a youth and adult reaching program for the Great Highland bagpipes and drums. The band provides advanced musical instruction to members who wish to participate in solo competitions.
Culture and Heritage Grant to the Manitoba Scottish Festival
President Ian Aastrom received the grant from Peter Heavysege, Chair of the SASOW Trust Fund.
The first annual Manitoba Scottish Festival (MSF) was held on April 5, 2025. As the region's premier pipe band and solo competition, this event marked the beginning of the competition season. The event attracted 250-300 competitors and spectators across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Minnesota. This festival plays a crucial role in the regional piping and drumming community, drawing nearly all pipers and drummers from Winnipeg and beyond.