The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

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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Vancouver’s Taleeb Noormohamed named Parliamentary Secretary to Canadian Heritage Minister

Vancouver’s Taleeb Noormohamed named Parliamentary Secretary to Canadian Heritage Minister

Vancouver Granville Liberal MP Taleeb Noormohamed was named parliamentary secretary to Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge on Friday, September 23rd, 2023.

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Nominations open for City of Vancouver Heritage Awards

Nominations open for City of Vancouver Heritage Awards

Nominations are now open for the Vancouver Heritage Awards.

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Dialogues: Encounters around Riopelle's Oeuvre from Sea to sea Program

 Dialogues: Encounters around Riopelle's Oeuvre from Sea to sea Program

A pan-Canadian call for projects that is addressed to artists, cultural workers, organizations and local communities, this program aims to support artistic and cultural initiatives that bring communities across Canada into dialogue with artist Jean Paul Riopelle's work.

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Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations — Museums Assistance Program

Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations — Museums Assistance Program

Applications for the Museums Assistance Program (MAP) are due August 2, 2022, at 5 pm (ET).

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Government of Canada publishes findings from the Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey (CACCES)

Government of Canada publishes findings from the Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey (CACCES)

The Government of Canada has published the findings from the Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey (CACCES).

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B.C. invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage revitalization

B.C. invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage revitalization

New provincial funding will support and strengthen the reclamation and revitalization of First Nations languages, arts, culture and heritage across B.C.

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Here is how you can celebrate, honour and support Asian Heritage Month

Here is how you can celebrate, honour and support Asian Heritage Month

During this month we take the opportunity to learn, reflect on and celebrate the many achievements, cultures and traditions of the members of our artistic communities who claim Asian heritage. We must also find ways to fight racism and support the organizations which make it their focus.

Below are some some resources, upcoming events and workshops, as well as causes and organizations to which you can donate to to show your support:

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The Richmond Museum’s 15th Doors Open Richmond returns this spring as an in-person event

The Richmond Museum’s 15th Doors Open Richmond returns this spring as an in-person event

The 15th annual Doors Open Richmond (DOR) returns this spring as a free, in-person and online event from June 2–5, 2022. All in-person activities will take place on June 4–5, and will be complemented by virtual content available from June 2.

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Two Day Workshop on Emergency Response and Collections Salvage in Prince George

An Emergency Response and Salvage for Cultural Institutions workshop is available in Prince George,

Culture sector workers, museum professionals and volunteers in Canada with little to no training in responding to emergencies related to collections are especially encouraged to apply.

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Heritage BC Announces 150 Time Immemorial Grant Recipients

Heritage BC Announces 150 Time Immemorial Grant Recipients

Heritage BC is announcing the results of the 150 Time Immemorial Grant Program (150 TIGP), intended to raise cultural awareness, educate people about B.C.’s colonial past and its ongoing impacts, advance reconciliation and promote inclusivity and diversity as a foundational aspect of BC’s future.

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Applications Are Open for Arts Infrastructure, 150 Time Immemorial Grants

Applications Are Open for Arts Infrastructure, 150 Time Immemorial Grants

BC Arts Council’s Project Assistance: Arts Infrastructure grants enable eligible organizations to develop and enhance arts and cultural spaces. Meanwhile, the 150 Time Immemorial grant program, administered by the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation and Heritage BC, supports reconciliation, learning, diversity, inclusivity, and resiliency through cultural heritage infrastructure, awareness, and planning.

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BCMA and Heritage BC Seek COVID-19 Data From Heritage and GLAM Sector

Complete this survey to help give a comprehensive idea of COVID-19’s impacts on the heritage and museum sectors.

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Museums Assistance Program Open for Applications

Museums Assistance Program Open for Applications

Canadian Heritage’s Museums Assistance Program is now accepting applications for assistance with ongoing operating costs through the Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations. The deadline is October 20, but funds are limited, so apply early.

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BC Heritage Awards Now Open for Nominations

BC Heritage Awards Now Open for Nominations

The BC Heritage Awards celebrates outstanding achievements and best practices that have impacted and strengthened all forms of heritage as valued cultural resources in communities throughout British Columbia.

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Join an Upcoming Discussion with Minister Guilbeault on Arts Sector Recovery

Join an Upcoming Discussion with Minister Guilbeault on Arts Sector Recovery

Join a discussion with the Hon. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, on how the government can help the arts sectors recover from the impacts of the pandemic. The discussion takes place via Zoom on September 1.

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Celebrate Jewish Heritage This May!

Celebrate Jewish Heritage This May!

May is the month we celebrate the contributions, culture and resilience of Canada’s Jewish community. Here are some resources for those looking to mark the occasion!

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Report: "The State of Heritage"

Report: "The State of Heritage"

Heritage BC has circulated its new report, The State of Heritage, which offers twelve recommendations to improve the state of the sector.

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Heritage BC Offers Fall Webinars

Heritage BC Offers Fall Webinars

Heritage BC is offering a pair of webinars on board fundamentals and heritage advocacy, to take place November 8 and December 6.

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BC Heritage Awards Opens Nominations

Heritage BC has opened nominations for the BC Heritage Awards. Nominate by November 8!

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