Department of Canadian Heritage

Minister Rodriguez announces the appointment of Guy Pratte, C.M. as Chair of the National Arts Centre Board of Trustees

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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GATINEAU, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Guy Pratte, C.M.

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  • GATINEAU, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Guy Pratte, C.M.
  • as Chairperson of the National Arts Centre (NAC) Board of Trustees for a four-year term, effective January 27.
  • "The expertise and experience of Guy Pratte will certainly be a great asset in his new role as new Chair of the National Arts Centre's Board of Trustees.
  • The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts.

Government of Canada invests in cultural programming and infrastructure upgrades at the University of Victoria

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Cultural spaces are essential to the strength, openness and vibrancy of our cities.

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  • VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Cultural spaces are essential to the strength, openness and vibrancy of our cities.
  • Today, Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced $117,000 in funding for infrastructure enhancements and cultural programming at the University of Victoria's Farquhar Auditorium.
  • The government is investing $75,000 through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for specialized equipment, including upgraded sound, video and lighting technology, at the Farquhar Auditorium.
  • "Victoria is home to many cultural spaces that play a critical role in the community by encouraging dialogue and creativity.

Culture Days 2022 is the Most Attended Ever

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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"Art connects cultures and communities without boundaries -- defining and uplifting how we learn from each other. Culture Days brings so much excitement each year and a chance to interact with people from all backgrounds -- each year I have great stories to cherish."

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  • Culture Days celebrations connected communities from September 23 through October 16, 2022 and created the pathway for a substantial return to the arts.
  • Read a recap on this years celebrations on our 2022 Highlights page , and learn more about the impact of Culture Days through Research , Media & Gallery and Blog .
  • Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture by connecting communities and creators.
  • Financial support for Culture Days is provided by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts.

Winter Lights Across Canada to celebrate the arrival of the winter season

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 18, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Christmas Lights Across Canada program, now called Winter Lights Across Canada , brings together Canadians in their communities so everyone can participate and join in the spirit of the season.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 18, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Christmas Lights Across Canada program, now called Winter Lights Across Canada , brings together Canadians in their communities so everyone can participate and join in the spirit of the season.
  • From December8, 2022 to January8, 2023, Canadians throughout the country will be treated to a colourful program celebrating the winter season.
  • All the video clips will be available on the Canadian Heritage YouTube channel and the Winter Lights Across Canada website.
  • Be the first to receive the latest news about Winter Lights Across Canada and share your most dazzling lights using the hashtag #WinterLights.

New Heritage Minute Tells the Story of Transgender Soul Singer Jackie Shane.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - In advance of Transgender Awareness Week, and the Trans Day of Remembrance, Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute celebrating iconic soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer and a prominent figure in Toronto's R&B scene.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - In advance of Transgender Awareness Week, and the Trans Day of Remembrance, Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute celebrating iconic soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer and a prominent figure in Toronto's R&B scene.
  • Historica Canada launched new Heritage Minute celebrating soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer.
  • At 13, she came out to her mother as transgender, although she publicly presented as a gay man throughout her career.
  • The Jackie Shane Heritage Minute was made possible through funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Additional support to strengthen local and diverse journalism

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez today announced the rollout of two Budget 2022 commitments to support diverse and local stories in the news.

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  • Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez today announced the rollout of two Budget 2022 commitments to support diverse and local stories in the news.
  • The Government will also invest an additional $10 million in 202324 for the Local Journalism Initiative to strengthen support for local journalism in underserved communities across Canada.
  • The additional investment in the Local Journalism Initiative will significantly increase local news stories in diverse communities throughout Canada where no coverage or limited coverage existed before, which is good news for democracy.
  • "What is being announced further demonstrates our commitment and determination to support our local journalism.

Government of Canada launches new resource toolkit in support of the 50 - 30 Challenge Canadian organizations are now better equipped to meet their diversity and inclusion goals

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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The toolkit was created in partnership with KPMG in Canada and is hosted online by the Diversity Institute, one of the five Ecosystem Partners that support the 50 30 Challenge.

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  • The toolkit was created in partnership with KPMG in Canada and is hosted online by the Diversity Institute, one of the five Ecosystem Partners that support the 50 30 Challenge.
  • It also includes activities and initiatives on anti-racism and anti-harassment and provides examples of successful diversity plans that can be replicated to help organizations reach their diversity goals.
  • With this toolkit, businesses and organizations will be better equipped to turn their goals into reality and get a few steps closer to that 50 30 objective.
  • The 50 30 Challenge is a first-in-the-world voluntary pledge that the What Works Toolkit will help support by offering effective strategies for organizations across sectors.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Public participation is a vital component of the reconciliation process, and Culture Days is committed to marking and honouring this important day.

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  • Public participation is a vital component of the reconciliation process, and Culture Days is committed to marking and honouring this important day.
  • Visit the Culture Days National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Resource to learn how to participate meaningfully on September 30th and beyond.
  • This page lists dedicated events , organizations, resources, and learning opportunities related to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
  • Culture Days is also made possible through the support of Pattison (National Out-of-home Media Partner), Cineplex Media (National Media Partner), CBC (National Broadcast Partner), and BT/A (National Creative Partner).

Launch of Riopelle Studio - A New Free Educational, Interactive Platform to Bring Riopelle to Canadian Schools

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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The platform can be used either on an interactive whiteboard (IWB), a computer, tablet or phone.

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  • The platform can be used either on an interactive whiteboard (IWB), a computer, tablet or phone.
  • Riopelle Studio was also based on various educational resources developed over the years by Yseult Riopelle, author of the Catalogue raisonn de Jean Paul Riopelle, Honorary Commissioner of Riopelle's Centenary Celebrations and daughter of the artist.
  • Details regarding the Government of Canada's financial support for the Riopelle Centenary Celebrations' official program will be announced soon.
  • The Riopelle Foundation is thus extremely proud to launch the Riopelle Studio educational platform with the objective of inspiring the next generation of artists through Riopelle's impressive artistic legacy.

SiriusXM's Top of the Country finale awards SACHA the title of Canada's next big country music star and $25,000

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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The three finalists, Josh Ross, SACHA and Shantaia performed for an enthusiastic crowd of country music fans and listeners tuning into the live show on SiriusXM's CBC Country (ch.

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  • The three finalists, Josh Ross, SACHA and Shantaia performed for an enthusiastic crowd of country music fans and listeners tuning into the live show on SiriusXM's CBC Country (ch.
  • The finale was the culmination of a year-long competition that began with Canadian country music artists casting their submissions from coast-to-coast.
  • Established in 1976, the CCMA is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization committed to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music.
  • Built upon the foundation to educate, elevate and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively heralds the spirit, community and creativity that country music fosters through year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards.