Monthly Archives: October 2011

Redford names new Minister of Culture and Community Services

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

On Wednesday, October 12, Alberta Premier Alison Redford named a new Minister of Culture and Community Services: Heather Klimchuk, formerly Minister of Service, will step in to replace Lindsay Blackett, the former minister. You can find Ms. Klimchuk’s bio here —I … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Bill of Rights for the Digital Age

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

As publishing moves more and more into digital media, writers and publishers will be confronted with the need to redefine copyright and royalty rates. The Writers’ Union of Canada has put together the following set of desired outcomes on behalf … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Alberta’s First Woman Premier Alison Redford…Let’s celebrate Arts & Culture!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Thank you Premier Alison Redford for your advocacy of the Arts! Here is the Alison Redford leadership campaign Arts and Culture Policy - Culture and the arts all too often get short shrift in the public policy arena, although for many people … Continue reading →

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