Today on MuniCast, a new partnership that SUMA has been involved with, called Cities4Cities, which has been supporting the establishment and development of municipal partnerships between Ukraine and partners worldwide.

Welcome to the penultimate episode of Season 10 of Muni-Cast.

MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities.

MuniCast discusses topics important to municipal leaders, such as local governance, best practices, education, and much more.

This season, conversations will dive into how municipalities can get the most value from SUMA’s offerings—from building meaningful connections through networking, to strengthening capacity through education, advancing local priorities through advocacy, and gaining direct access to government officials.

Today the Cities Four Cities network includes 100 partnerships across eight European countries and across North America.

Through Cities Four Cities, Municipalities can explore the shared benefits of partnering with Ukrainian municipalities, learn how to find the right partner, and see how Cities Four Cities supports partnerships from first contact through long-term cooperation.

Today we chat with Bogdan Kelichavyi, a mayor in Ukraine, Mariya Tuzyk, Cities Four Cities International & Local Governance Expert, and SUMA CEO Jean Marc Nadeau.

Together, we will discuss this important partnership between Cities Four Cities and SUMA, and how municipalities across Saskatchewan can partner with municipalities across the Ukraine not only for goodwill, but for knowledge and practical solutions to common municipal issues.

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Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission.

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Today on MuniCast we are diving into a growing relationship that is taking shape across Saskatchewan, the relationship between Saskatchewan Municipalities and First Nations.Welcome to Season 10 of Muni-Cast.MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more. This season, conversations will dive into how municipalities can get the most value from SUMA’s offerings—from building meaningful connections through networking, to strengthening capacity through education, advancing local priorities through advocacy, and gaining direct access to government officials.Today we are discussing the work between first nations and Saskatchewan Municipalities, whether that is promoting the understanding of Treaty rights and Truth and Reconciliation among Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities and how we can facilitate relationship-building between First Nations and municipalities.We caught up with Former Mayor of Saskatoon, and now Charlie Clark, the Saskatchewan Office of the Treaty Commissioner Treaty Relations Lead, to discuss the work that the OTC does to promote relationship building between First Nations and municipalities, and why it’s important to focus on building those relations today. We now turn our attention to an organization that has been long in building and fostering a relationship between First Nations and municipalities across Eastern Saskatchewan. Sylvite Four-Six is a unique regional partnership formed to prepare for significant growth, catalyzed by one of the largest private sector investments in Saskatchewan history – BHP’s $14B potash mine near Jansen, Saskatchewan. We caught up with Board Chai Brent Sunshine of Fishing Lake First Nation, and Outgoing Vice Chair Joe Day, City Manager for the City of Humboldt. We discuss how working together has strengthened the project, and what they have learned from each other. -----Learn More About SUMA: Website: https://suma.org/Facebook: https://facebook.com/SUMAConnectTwitter: https://twitter.com/SUMAConnectLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-urban-municipalities-associationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/suma.connectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SUMASask-----Listen to the Show: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QLq7OluynaodZyd7c30DN?si=f67427d5b2ec4483Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/municast/id1750494860Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyOMC0SKIN9AwtusJmC9pLyuaudHP7Bf&si=SnzkKbG0GQvkMLb4-----Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission.-----Follow the Cross Border Network: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/MuniCast is made in partnership with SUMA and the Cross Border Network©2026

Today on MuniCast we are discussing a program from the Saskatchewan Science Centre that was a key moment for Saskatchewan Youth at this year’s 2026 SUMA Convention.

Welcome to Season 10 of Muni-Cast.

MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities.

MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local governance, best practices, education, and so much more.

This season, conversations will dive into how municipalities can get the most value from SUMA’s offerings—from building meaningful connections through networking, to strengthening capacity through education, advancing local priorities through advocacy, and gaining direct access to government officials.

Today we are discussing the Municipal Marvels Student Challenge, which invites Saskatchewan students in grades 5 and up to become innovators and community problem-solvers.

Working in teams, students identify a real-world issue in their community — such as waste reduction, energy use, water conservation, transportation, or climate change — and research creative, sustainable solutions.

With support from teachers and mentors, students develop project plans that connect science, social impact, and curriculum areas like Science, Social Studies, Arts Education, and Practical and Applied Arts.

This year's Municipal Marvels challenge was presented at the 2026 SUMA Convention and Tradeshow, where students presented their ideas to municipal leaders from across Saskatchewan.

This authentic showcase helps students build confidence, civic engagement, and future-ready skills while seeing their ideas valued by their communities.

We caught up with Sandy Baumgartner he Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Science Centre, to discuss the Municipal Marvel Program and how it has sparked creativity from Saskatchewan youth regarding today's municipal challenges.

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Music: ‘One Foot On Main Street’ written and performed by Jeffery Straker, used with permission.

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