Celebrating Canadian Talent: 2019 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Laureates Announced
Press Release February 28, 2019 “Canada is a magnificent country of spectacular natural beauty, and our artists are among our nation’s greatest assets,” said Douglas Knight, Chair and CEO of…
Seven new NFB shorts celebrate 2019 GGPAA laureates
Press Release February 28, 2019 – Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) For the 11th consecutive year, the National Film Board of Canada is bringing together acclaimed Canadian…
QIA announces winners of song/poem contest
Press Release Iqaluit, Nunavut – February 28, 2019 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is excited to announce the winners of our 2019 Inuktitut song/poem contest. The contest, which was…
Georgian celebrates Indigenous culture at annual Pow Wow March 9
Press Release Staff, students and the public are invited to Georgian College’s 14th Traditional Pow Wow – Honouring Elders and Knowledge Keepers – to celebrate and learn about Indigenous culture, songs…
What to do over spring break? More than 15 activities at The Old Port from March 2 to 10
Press Release Montreal, February 26, 2019 – With activities for the entire family, the Old Port of Montréal is the place to be during spring break. The Science Centre: last…
Comment: Indigenous languages are central to culture and survival – Grand Chief Edward John (AKILE CH’OH) and Tracey Herbert / Times Colonist
Press Release February 24, 2019 On Thursday, we celebrated International Mother Language Day to recognize the importance of language diversity worldwide. This month, the B.C. government announced it would introduce…
Coyote stands sentinel over TRU Library initiatives
Press Release February 22, 2019 Artist John McEwen’s Coyote sculpture stands atop TRU Library headquarters in the Brown Family House of Learning, facing the rising sun as a symbol of…
Teachers and artists bring curriculum to life for students through ArtsSmarts
Island teachers and artists are working collaboratively to enrich learning and engage students in new and creative ways. There are eight projects happening Island wide right now during the 15th…
Reconciliation Lecture Series Part of Trent’s 50th Anniversary of Indigenous Studies
Press Release February 22, 2019 Internationally renowned advocate & honorary degree recipient Sylvia Maracle to speak on Monday at First Peoples House of Learning As Trent University celebrates its 50th…
AB Government: Grants now available for Alberta Culture Days
Press Release Albertans have the chance to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture in their communities during Alberta Culture Days, Sept. 27–29. “Our government is proud to support Alberta’s…
