The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

Funding for Professionals Working in the Live Performance Sector

If you work in live performing arts in Canada, and are experiencing financial challenges due to the pandemic’s affect on the live performance sector the AFC Arts Reactivation is here to help.

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Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices

Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices

The University of Victoria and the Farquhar at UVic have launched Voices in Circle: Amplifying Indigenous Cultural Voices, a presenting and engagement series featuring established and emerging Indigenous artists.

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Here is how you can celebrate, honour and support Asian Heritage Month

Here is how you can celebrate, honour and support Asian Heritage Month

During this month we take the opportunity to learn, reflect on and celebrate the many achievements, cultures and traditions of the members of our artistic communities who claim Asian heritage. We must also find ways to fight racism and support the organizations which make it their focus.

Below are some some resources, upcoming events and workshops, as well as causes and organizations to which you can donate to to show your support:

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Apply for the Canadian Heritage Legacy Fund

Apply for the Canadian Heritage Legacy Fund

The fund provides funding for community-initiated capital projects that engage citizens and raise awareness of local arts and heritage. Recipients may receive up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $500,000.

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Department of Canadian Heritage to Commission Monument to Victims of Communism

The Department of Canadian Heritage is launching a national design competition for a national monument entitled Memorial to the Victims of Communism – Canada, A Land of Refuge.

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Federal Government Invests $3.65 Million in Arts Training

TORONTO, January 23, 2013 - Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for Halton and Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood–St. James–Assiniboia, on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announced new investments for the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Glenn Gould School, the National Youth Orchestra Association of Canada, and the Canadian Opera Company.

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Reappointment to Telefilm Canada

GATINEAU, February 8, 2013 - The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced the reappointment of Carolle Brabant as Executive Director of Telefilm Canada for a term of three years.

“I am very pleased to have a person of Carolle Brabant’s calibre leading Telefilm Canada,” said Minister Moore. “Her expertise, vision, and leadership in the audiovisual industry have been rightfully applauded on numerous occasions, both in Canada and abroad.”

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Canadian Heritage Releases 2012 Arts and Heritage Survey Results

According to results of a poll on access and availabilty of arts and heritage, the majority of Canadians support government involvement in arts and culture. 

The Department of Canadian Heritage commissioned Phoenix Strategic Perspectives Inc. to conduct research with an objective of gathering information on Canadians' attitudes towards an array of issues relating to behaviours and values associated with arts and heritage.

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