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Public engagement begins for new South Asian Canadian museum

Public engagement begins for new South Asian Canadian museum

A new website will provide British Columbians with opportunities to share their vision for a new museum to highlight the history, culture and contributions to B.C. from Canadians of diverse South Asian heritages.

The public engagement process will provide multiple and different opportunities for participation informed by Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and the ministerial advisory committee. The committee is made up of appointed members who identify as South Asian selected for their experience in community engagement, lived experience and cultural knowledge. Their role is to inform the development of the engagement plan, share opportunities within their communities and support community-based conversations.

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The 3rd Edition of the Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns, December 1-4, 2023

VIBFF 2023 amplifies Black Voices with Innovative, Diverse and Bold programming. A true celebration of Diverse Black Cinema!

After two successful editions, The Vancouver Intl Black Film Festival is back once again with a hybrid version to amplify the voices of Afro-descendants in British Columbia and to foster accessibility across the country. The third annual Vancouver Intl Black Film Festival #VIBFF23, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, is thrilled to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 1 – 4, 2023. The In-Person screenings and events will take place at the VIFF Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre. 

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Cultural Human Resources Council Announces NEW HR toolkit

Cultural Human Resources Council Announces NEW HR toolkit

The Cultural Human Resource Council (CHRC) is pleased to announce that a new Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) tool is now available to the cultural sector. 

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CARFAC National: Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts Workshop Series 2023

CARFAC National: Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts Workshop Series 2023

CARFAC is excited to announce the release of INDIGENOUS PROTOCOLS dot ART – an essential resource for navigating Indigenous Protocols for visual artists and the artistic community. It is part of an ongoing initiative to strengthen respect for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis visual art and artists, and legal and moral rights in the lands commonly known as Canada.

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Fill out the B.C. Arts, Culture, & Heritage Sector Insights Survey

Fill out the B.C. Arts, Culture, & Heritage Sector Insights Survey

Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance GVPTA encourages arts, culture, and heritage workers, artists, and organizations from all disciplines across British Columbia to complete the B.C. Arts, Culture, & Heritage Sector Insights Survey to help them better understand, advocate, and inform government, funders, and stakeholders on the current state of the sector.

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Vines Art Society Introduces a Symposium on Strengthening Artist Relations

Vines Art Society Introduces a Symposium on Strengthening Artist Relations


The ecosystems Symposium is an introduction to a multi-pronged approach to strengthening artist relations. Each day of the symposium will focus on one of the three pillars of ecosystems: Artist Care, Advocacy and Repair, and Wise Practices. For three days we’ll join in learning and listening from knowledge holders with living and professional experience; we'll share meals, participate in ceremony, and witness art. On the fourth day we will be hosting a community market and show.

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Story Money Impact's Mentorship Program for Documentaries in Development

Story Money Impact's Mentorship Program for Documentaries in Development

Many documentarians create a film to increase awareness and understanding of a pressing issue or story by spotlighting, investigating, or humanizing what is happening, in hopes that their films will make a difference. At the core of impact work is a collection of best practices that take into account how a film will be used as a tool for social change once it is complete. 

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