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Royal Winnipeg Ballet Class Action
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This lawsuit may affect members of Alberta's dance community who attended the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School from 1984 to 2015.
Participate in Statistic Canada’s survey: Everyday Well-being
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Participate in Statistic Canada’s survey by March 31: Everyday Well-being
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6
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6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
AFA Artists and Education Funding Opportunity workshops
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Teacher's Convention workshop to learn more about the AFA Artists and Education Funding Opportunity and how to enhance your proposal.
Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction
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Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.
Upholding the value of artists to Alberta | À la défense du rôle des artistes en Alberta
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Proposed new legislation will promote greater economic security, freedom of expression and professional recognition for Alberta artists.
Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!
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Congratulations to Alberta Juno Awards 2022 recipients on May 15, 2022!
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month
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Learn about the rich history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
Residential Schools Memorial - government is seeking Indigenous Artists
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Indigenous artists can submit a Expression of Interest for a memorial on legislature grounds to honor residential school students who never came home.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1
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First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.