She received the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2001 and the Order of Canada in 2017.
It is with great sadness that we share that our longtime supporter, Jacqui Shumiatcher has passed away.
She has been an incredible supporter of the arts in Regina and our work for decades. Her legacy can been seen in many areas around our city and she will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/wv8scdDWWQ
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REGINA Iconic philanthropist Jacqueline Shumiatcher has died at the age of 97. “We are so saddened to learn that Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher passed away last night,” read a Facebook statement posted by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. “Jacqui will be greatly missed.” We were so saddened to learn that Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher passed away last night. A recipient of the Order of Canada. Posted by Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Shumiatcher was a champion of the arts in Saskatchewan. She, and her late husband Morris, provided financial assistance to various institutions, including the Globe Theatre, the MacKenzie Art Gallery, the University of Regina and the Regina Symphony Orchestra.
End of an era : Regina philanthropist Jacqui Shumiatcher has died “I always say that (artists) are the ones that feed me and make me what I am … so I owe them a lot,” Jacqui Shumiatcher said in 2017.
Author of the article: Ashley Martin
Publishing date: Feb 02, 2021 • February 2, 2021 • 4 minute read • Jacqui Shumiatcher poses for a photo at home in Regina in 2013. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post
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Jacqui Shumiatcher’s art collection included works by prominent artists Allen Sapp, Norval Morrisseau, the Regina Five painters.