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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

DEADLINE: March 31, 2022 - 9:00 pm

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.

DEADLINE: March 3, 2022 - 5:00 pm

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.

DEADLINE: July 29, 2022 - 6:00 pm

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.