We are hiring - Culture Coordinator

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is now hiring a Culture Coordinator. This is a relief position for approximately nine (9) months working thirty-five (35) hours per week in the Community Strategies Branch of the Community Services Department.

Position Description:
Under the general supervision, is responsible for enabling citizens and user groups to develop community programs, projects and events, to deal with issues, operate facilities, and establish systems to empower them to take ownership. Areas of focus to include: culture, arts, recreation, youth, organizational development, and administration of special events and programs.

Qualifications:
- Degree in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Anthropology, Museum Studies, Art History, Arts Administration, Tourism)
OR
- Diploma in Arts, Culture, Tourism, or related discipline from a recognized institution, with two (2) years related work experience.
- Event and volunteer management, and budget control experience is preferred.

Closing Date: January 6, 2013

Please visit the Municipal website (www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca --> Employment --> Job Search) for more information and application.

Learning Through the Arts seeks Fort McMurray Artists!

What is LTTA?

Learning Through the Arts is an arts education program that infuses art into curriculum. We train artists to become artist-educators: artists who can partner with teachers in the classroom to teach Language Arts, Science, Social Studies or Math. A division of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, we've been in existence for 17 years. 

ARTISTS:

- We believe that artists, through their artform, can change the way school happens. Our goal is to engage and empower the youth in Fort McMurray's schools. 

- We work with sculptors, dancers, painters, writers, drama/theater artists, jewelry designers, First Nations cultural artists, musicians, singers, filmmakers, and photographers, hip hop dancers, dj specialists, and more!

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? 

- We provide FREE training in Fort McMurray for any artists who are interested in working in the classroom. 

- Any time you spend in a classroom with us is paid work- from observing to working in partnership with a teacher. 

- We have an extensive mentorship program and we do our very best to help all artist-educators experience success. 

- We're working with every school in the Fort McMurray Catholic School District and many of the Fort McMurray Public schools. 

- We can provide part-time to full-time work for artists in schools. 

We welcome you to come find out about the community that we've been developing! We have a group of local artist-educators, First Nations Elders and Youth Mentors and mentor artists from Alberta and the rest of the country all working together to make LTTA a Fort McMurray success story.

FREE New Artist Training will be held January 19th and 20th. For more information please contact lttafortmcmurray@gmail.com. For more information about the program in general, please see ltta.com or check us out on Facebook.

Amazing Astronomy at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre

www.oilsandsdiscovery.com

Alberta Dance Festival 2013

The Alberta Dance Educators' Association hosts, organizes and produces the Alberta Dance Festival. This event attracts over 4,000 students of dance to the Myer Horowitz Theatre on the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton in May. Dancers vie for medals and scholarships in categories of classical/character ballet, tap, jazz national and musical theatre.

The Alberta Dance Festival has grown to be the largest dance festival in Western Canada and perhaps all of Canada. Adjudicators are drawn from Canadian and American dance masters, teachers or performers.

The Alberta Dance Festival has been held annually since 1976. It is one of the largest festivals, attracting more than 4,000 dancers from across Western Canada.

The Festival provides an opportunity for dancers to perform in a non-competitive atmosphere. Medals are awarded using a standard marking system and over $20,000 in cash scholarships are given away each year. The festival is open to participants ages six years and up in the disciplines of Tap, Musical Theater, Stage/Novelty, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Ballet, Modern & contemporary.

Alberta Dance Festival 2013
This year’s Festival will take place at the Myer Horowitz Theater, located on the University of Alberta Campus in Edmonton, Alberta. Admission to the Festival is free of charge for all events.

The dates for 2013 are Saturday, May 11th to Thursday, May 16th. We start accepting entries November 15th, 2012 and the entry deadline is January 15, 2013. For more information please contact Eryn Lemiski at elemiski@ualberta.ca or Janel Park at janelc@ualberta.ca.

Visit www.adea.ca for more information about the Alberta Dance Educators' Association and the Alberta Dance Festival

Travel Grants to Professionals in the Visual Arts - Canada Council for the Arts

 Please visit website HERE for uptodate information about this grant

(The information located in this post was retrieved on December 5, 2012 from the Canada Council for the Arts website)

Deadlines

1 April, 1 June, 1 September, 1 November and 1 February

If any of these dates fall on a weekend or statutory holiday, that deadline moves to the next business day. Your completed application form and all required support material must be postmarked on or before the deadline date.

Please refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed information.

Program Description

The Travel Grants to Professionals in the Visual Arts program provides assistance to professional visual and fine craft artists, independent critics and curators, and architecture professionals. The grants are for travel to attend or participate in activities related to their practice, whether in Canada or abroad.

Visual and fine craft artists may apply for either travel for exhibition OR travel to artists’ residency.

Independent critics and curators, and architecture professionals may apply for either travel for presentation OR travel for research.

Applicant Eligibility

Note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will receive a grant.

General Eligibility Criteria

To apply to the Canada Council for the Arts, you must be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status, as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. You do not need to be living in Canada when you apply.

Only individuals can apply to this program. If you are travelling as part of a group or collaboration, each member must apply separately.

You must meet the Canada Council’s definition of a professional artist, defined as someone who:

·        has specialized training in the artistic field (not necessarily in academic institutions)

·        is recognized as a professional by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition), and

·        is committed to devoting more time to artistic activity, if possible financially

·        Visual and fine craft artists, independent critics and curators, and architecture professionals must also have:

·        produced an independent body of work, and

·        maintained an independent professional practice for at least three years following the completion of specialized training in the field.

Specific Eligibility Criteria

In addition to meeting the general eligibility criteria outlined above, you must have a history of public presentation or publication. This is defined as follows:

·        Visual and fine craft artists

·        You must have had at least three exhibitions of your work in a professional visual arts or fine craft context, over a three-year period.

·        Independent critics and curators

·        Critics: You must have had at least three independent critical texts or reviews published in a professional context, over a three-year period.

·        Curators: You must have created at least three independent public exhibition/presentations and have had three independent critical texts or reviews published in a professional context, over a three-year period.

·        Architecture professionals

·        Practitioners of architecture (architect, landscape architect, or architectural or urban designer): You must have had at least three published articles, publications, exhibitions or other public presentations of your works of architecture in a professional context.

·        Critics and curators of architecture: You must have had at least three published articles, publications, exhibitions, or other public presentations on works of architecture in a professional context.

Project Eligibility

This program covers the following types of travel:

·        Visual and fine craft artists

·        Travel for exhibition: Travel to attend an exhibition of your artworks. Travel must be in response to an invitation by a professional visual arts or fine craft organization, or in another context where your work is recognized by a professional curator, gallery director or art dealer.

·        Travel to artists’ residency: Travel to participate in a professional artists’ residency. Participants must be chosen through a selection process.  The host organization must offer support in the form of a confirmed grant or honorarium, or contribution towards accommodations.

·        Independent critics and curators, and architecture professionals

·        Travel for presentation: Travel to attend a public presentation of your work at a professional venue or to present at a conference or symposium. The travel must be in response to an invitation from a professional organization.

·        Travel for research: Travel to undertake professional activities, such as studio visits or site visits related to a specific research project.

Grant Amount

Grants are available in fixed amounts ($500, $750, $1,000, $1,500, $2,000 or $2,500). The amounts of $2,000 and $2,500 are usually reserved for travel to or from Northern or remote parts of Canada, or international destinations other than the United States and Europe.

Further Information

Program Officers
Canada Council for the Arts350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON  K1P 5V8

visualarts.travelgrants@canadacouncil.ca

1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, and the appropriate extension number.

1 April: Jim Logan, ext. 5266
1 June: Geneviève Landreville, ext. 5109
1 September: Pao Quang Yeh, ext. 5094
1 November: François Dion, ext. 5268
1 February: Brigitte Desrochers,ext. 5270

Frames and More Gallery Expansion

Frames & More is thrilled to have expanded our Gallery and to dedicate a permanent place for the art of Lucas Seaward in our Gallery.

The art on display is bitumen on canvas. Read more about it in the Edmonton Journal article: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Crude+canvas+from+Fort+McMurray+bitumen+artist/7244575/story.html


The Gallery features a collection of unique, local, handmade treasures that would make an excellent lifelong contribution to your home or as a gift to someone special:
handwoven alpaca wool blankets, handcrafted birdhouses, pottery, ornate metal boxes as well as original artwork for the wall.

Location:
10015 Centennial Drive
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1X8

Phone (780) 790-1777

Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 am
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 am

Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Heritage Awards 2012

The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation's Heritage Awards Program recognizes significant contributions of individuals, teams, organizations, corporations, congregations, institutions, municipalities, First Nations and Metis Settlements to the protection, preservation and promotion of Alberta's heritage. Heritage awards are presented every two years.

In 2012, the AHRF Award winners were honoured at a celebration held on Friday, November 30 at the McKay Avenue School in Edmonton.

The 2012 award winners were:

Kermith Anderson of Scandia, Judith Ann (Miller) Carleton of Blackfalds and Jack Manson of Thorsby were presented with Outstanding Achievement Awards

Catherine Cole of Edmonton received the Heritage Awareness Award.

Heritage Conservation Awards were presented to the Town of High River, the Lacombe and District Historical Society and the Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert.

The City of Lacombe was also recognized for work on the city’s multi-phased Heritage Management Program with the presentation of the Municipal Heritage Preservation Award.

For more information about the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, please visit: http://culture.alberta.ca/ahrf/default.aspx

AWARD CATEGORIES

Heritage Conservation Award
Projects nominated in this category are those that demonstrate sustained commitment and outstanding contribution to the conservation of historic places in Alberta. This award recognizes excellence in the preservation, restoration or rehabilitation of a historic place having local, regional or provincial significance as well as excellence in architecture, engineering or craftsmanship.

Heritage Awareness Award
Projects nominated in this category have made outstanding contributions to local, regional or provincial history through: innovative programs that educate, interpret or promote public awareness of Alberta's history excellence in research, writing or publishing

Municipal Heritage Preservation Award
This award recognizes a municipal government which has demonstrated exemplary commitment to heritage conservation through its identification, protection and promotion of municipal historic resources.
Outstanding Achievement Award
This award recognizes an individual's exemplary and long-term leadership and contribution to the preservation and presentation of Alberta's history. Nominees should have a minimum of 10 years involvement with heritage in the province and have made personal contributions to the field well beyond the responsibilities of any heritage related employment. Their efforts to preserve, promote, interpret or otherwise encourage heritage preservation and awareness should demonstrate either exceptional diversity or high achievement. Achievements must be identifiable as provincial in scope and have resulted to improved public understanding and appreciation of Alberta's heritage

Keyano College Global Speaker Series presents Changing the Climate with Alan Doyle, Seamus O'Regan and Mayor Melissa Blake

The misconceptions about Fort McMurray's image and people's perception about us is very different than the reality. As celebrities and high profile Canadians, Alan and Seamus have done a lot to improve Newfoundland's image and though this experience will share insights into how they see Fort McMurray changing the climate of perception here. Discussion will be followed by a short performance by Allan Doyle

Join us in the evening presentation with Alan Doyle from Great Big Sea, Seamus O'Regan from CTV National News and former co-host of CTV Canada AM, and Mayor Melissa Blake.



Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 7pm
All Seats: $45

Or join us for the Annual Communicator's Conference on January 17th, 2013 at 1pm in the Elements Dining Room which includes a discussion and planning session, dinner and social and a free ticket for the evening presentation

Conference price $100

Fort McMurray Social Dance Club - New Years Eve Dance

Dinner, Dancing, and a toast to 2013!

Tickets are on sale for the annual New Years Eve Dance hosted by the Fort McMurray Social Dance Club.

$55/member, $65/non-member.

Please contact us at 780.215.8677 or fm.socialdanceclub@gmail.com to purchase tickets. Limited tickets available

~ Two weeks away until NYE!!

The Craze Factor - 2012

Prizes:

     10 and Under - WiiU

     11-17 - iPad

     18 and over - two tickets to every concert at MacDonald Island Park in 2013

                           plus $1000 Air  Canada travel voucher

register@macdonaldisland.ca

Open Call for Original 2D Artworks!

The MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery presented by Kirschner Family Corporation will be hosting a group exhibit for the month of February 2013 with the title, About Sports This group exhibit will feature two dimensional artworks that explore the theme of Sports in any interpretation or conceptual connection.

EXHIBITION INFORMATION

There is no exhibition fee for the About Sport exhibit. All two dimensional mediums, sizes and styles are welcomed.

ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA

The applications must be received electronically by January 23, 2013 send to anamaria.mendez@macdonaldisland.ca

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicants must send a short bio (max 100 words)

2. All pieces must be original, not copies or prints are allow

3. All artwork must be dry and ready to hang (wire setting 1/3 from the top of the artwork).

4. All pieces must be framed and signed (stretched canvas on a frame is acceptable if it have finished edges).

5. High Resolution digital copy/picture of your submission

6. Your name as you would like it to appear in the label

7. The title of your work

8. The medium of your work (oil, watercolour, collage, acrylic, mixed media, printmaking, digital media, photography, etc.)

9. The dimensions of your work (in inches)

SELECTION PROCESS:

January 24, 2013 - Artists will be notified by e-mail of selection to exhibit.

1. It is the artists’ choice to list a piece of artwork for sale, or not. The price and all arrangements for the sale must be managed by the artist.

2. Artists are responsible for making arrangements to drop-off and pick-up their artwork at the designated times and place. Because the gallery has no storage space, artwork cannot be stored.

3. Any artwork not claimed by the artist by the designated time, or alternate time arranged in advance with the MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery, will be deemed donated to our annual charity sale – with all proceeds going to a designated charity or non-profit organization.

SECURITY AND LIABILITY

Basis security measures are in place (periodic patrols by guards, security cameras, safety hooks), but exhibits will NOT be supervised at all times. The gallery is located in a public facility and is a designated fire escape route. The gallery is equipped with sprinklers. All possible care will be taken to keep artwork in the same condition as it was when delivered to the gallery, but neither MacDonald Island Park nor MacDonald Island Community Art Gallery can guarantee this and cannot accept liability for loss or damage to artwork. Each artist will be required to sign a waiver in order to exhibit their work in the gallery. Each artist is responsible for securing INSURANCE for their artwork.

Epic Hollywood New Years Bash

Sawridge Inn (530 MacKenzie Blvd)

December 31, 2012

6:00pm

Dress to Impress - Glitz and Glam

No Minors - ID required

Tickets - $130 (regular), $150 (VIP)

     Includes:

     - 5-course meal

     - Award winning entertainer - Comedy Hypnotist Wayne Lee

     - Champagne at midnight

     - Midnight draw for Hollywood trip

     - over 600 party people!

General Admission Tickets Available at:

 - Chocolates and Candlelight - 122 Millenium Drive

 - Sawridge Inn - 530 MacKenzie Blvd.

Reserved and VIP Seating: Call 780.881.2550

For more information, please visit: www.epicfortmcmurray.com

Community Spirit Program (CSP) Application Deadline December 31, 2012

The Community Spirit Program (CSP) donation grant application deadline is December 31, 2012.

The donation grant provides an opportunity for eligible non-profit and/or charitable organizations to receive a provincial grant. The grant is based on total annual cash donations from individual Albertans that have been received by an eligible organization over a 12-month fiscal period. The grant can be used to support an organization's operations, programs and/or capital projects. The maximum grant available is $25,000 up to a maximum of $50,000 over three years. A minimum total of $1,000 in eligible cash donations needs to be received prior to applying for a grant.

Eligible non-profit and charitable organizations are encouraged to submit their applications.

For more information on the program and how to apply, visit www.communityspiritprogram.ca or contact the office at 780-644-8604(dial 310-0000 for toll-free access within Alberta).

Festivals of Light at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre

Discover how different countries and cultures celebrate holidays around the winter solstice and New Year, all in one afternoon! Learn about traditions and celebrations from Denmark, China, England, Ukraine, Ireland, India, Japan and Canada.
The Discovery Lab is included with admission.

Highway 63 and MacKenzie Blvd | phone 780-743-7167phone 780-743-7167

www.oilsandsdiscovery.com

Holy Trinity Knights and Angels Presents Christmas House Tours

December 16^th, 2012, 4:00-7:00pm - $20 Admission to tour 3 homes

We welcome you into our home to enjoy the festive spirit.

Volunteers from the communities of Timberlea, Wood Buffalo and Thickwood will open their homes for you to tour and enjoy their festive decorations. This joyful holiday event will beginning at 4 p.m. and will run until 7 p.m. You can start or stop at any home during these times. The homes are listed on the attached poster as well as on the back of the tickets. There will be a hot chocolate stand at the home in Thickwood for you to enjoy and warm your bellies, while admiring the incredible outside decorations before you venture inside. The home in Timberlea will have a bake sale for you to stock up on your Christmas treats. All proceeds from the hot chocolate stand will be for the Knights and Angels and the bake sale is a fundraiser for the choir at Holy Trinity School.

Tickets are $20.00 to tour three homes and are limited so please call or visit the Suncor Centre for the Performing Arts Box office - 780-792-0012 EXT 2 (Credit Cards Accepted) to get your ticket for an evening of festive celebrating. Tickets can also be bought at each home.

Questions can be directed to Geralyn Tobin – geralyn.tobin@fmcsd.ab.ca.

NorthWord - a Local Literary Journal of Canada's North

Recently, NorthWord held their Annual General Meeting where the group elected there new officers:
Suzanne McGladdery, President,
Jane Jacques, Managing Editor/VP,
Kevin Thornton, Secretary,
Cathy Yard, Treasurer
Kiran Malik-Khan, Media Director.

NorthWord is published by the Northern Canada Collective Society for Writers, a non-profit group based in Fort McMurray dedicated to the celebration of Northern writers and Northern writing.

Including stories, verse and artwork, it is published twice-yearly, under rotating editors, offering the work of artists from the winter margins of Canada and presenting depictions of specifically Northern experience.

 You can find the magazine at local retailers:

• Keyano College Bookstore
• Sunshine Cafe by Mitchell's in Keyano's Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre
• Frames and More
• Fort McMurray Airport kiosk
• Coles Bookstore
• Heritage Park Gift Shop
Visit them on Facebook or find information about the group at:http://free.yudu.com/groups/details/2010/Northern-Canada-Collective-Society-for-Writers

The CRAZE presented by Fort McMurray Realtors returns New Year’s Eve!

(Fort McMurray, AB, December 4, 2012) – MacDonald Island Park is excited to announce the event schedule for the CRAZE presented by Fort McMurray Realtors, Fort McMurray’s annual New Year’s Eve family extravaganza.

The CRAZE features a variety of free family events and activities for youth of all ages and will run from Noon until 6:00 pm at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre, culminating with the Shell New Year’s Eve Fireworks. A full event schedule can be viewed below.

Close to 6,000 attendees descended on MacDonald Island Park for the CRAZE in 2011 and organizers are expecting similar crowds on December 31 due to the diversity of fun activities and events on tap.

“As a free event open to the entire Wood Buffalo community, the CRAZE truly offers something for all youth,” said Jeremy Irla, CRAZE Co-Chair and Senior Supervisor of Leisure Services at MacDonald Island Park. “We invite families to take a look at the schedule and to join us in celebration on New Year’s Eve.”

MacDonald Island Park thanks its many partners for their generous support of the CRAZE, most notably title partner Fort McMurray Realtors.

“We are happy to play our part in ensuring that children and families have fun at MacDonald Island on New Year’s Eve,” said Olive Wooden, Executive Officer of Fort McMurray Realtors. “It is tremendously important to us that families can enjoy this day without cost to them and we’re delighted to partner with MacDonald Island as we ring in the New Year as a community.”

Current CRAZE partners include:

·         Fort McMurray Realtors (Title Partner)

·         Shell Albian Sands (New Year’s Eve Fireworks)

·         ATCO Electric (KIDS ZONE)

·         Mix 103.7 FM (CRAZE Factor and Entertainment)

·         Country 93.3 FM and Rock 97.9 FM (WIPEOUT Mac Island)

·         100.5 K-Rock (Media Partner)

·         KAOS 91.1 FM (Media Partner)

Additional partnership opportunities are available by contacting Tracey Lewis, Stakeholder Relations Advisor at MacDonald Island Park at tracey.lewis@macdonaldisland.ca.

The CRAZE committee also requires volunteers to assist with activities and events. Interested individuals and community groups are asked to contact Michael Procinsky, Child Services Specialist at MacDonald Island Park at michael.procinsky@macdonaldisland.ca. A volunteer lounge including complimentary beverages and food will be provided.

More information on the CRAZE presented by Fort McMurray Realtors will be released in the days ahead.

For more information:

Adam Hardiman

Manager, Communications and Advancement

Co-Chair, the CRAZE presented by Fort McMurray Realtors

MacDonald Island Park Corporation

780-791-0070 ext. 5060

780-713-8313

adam.hardiman@macdonaldisland.ca

Call for Performers - 2013 Breaking New Ground AAAS Convention & Tradeshow

The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies would like to invite you to participate in the 2013 Breaking New Ground AAAS Convention & Tradeshow February 1 - 3, 2013.

Participation in the convention provides artists and/or entertainers exposure and booking opportunities to over 600 convention delegates representing over 140 Agricultural Societies and the many events they hold throughout Alberta. Delegates attending the convention are board members, volunteers and community leaders who are key influencer's and decision makers.

Selected Acts will be provided with space to display your communication materials and will receive additional exposure in the delegate package.

Please submit your Showcase Application as soon as possible; all Applications must be received by December 15, 2012. To ensure fair consideration, it is important that all of the materials requested are included with your application.

Please Note: There are 2 stages - each with their own application form. Main stage acts will be selected prior to the Tradeshow stage acts being juried. The Main stage is located in the main plenary area with full backline & sound production - performances are in the evenings. Tradeshow stage acts perform in the tradeshow area with no backline or sound production.

Go to www.albertaagsocieties.ca for more application forms and more information!

If you have any question or require further information, please contact the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies office at (780) 427-2174 or via email at aaas@gov.ab.ca.

(information in this posting was retrieved from AFA Newswire - December 10, 2012)

Arts on the Ave presents Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival

Sixth Annual Ice Sculpting Contest

2013 Sculpting Theme: The Wild West

January 12, 2013, 10:00 am to January 13, 2013 2:00 pm

Alberta Avenue Community League (9210 – 118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB)

Grand Prize $500

Second Prize $300

Third Prize $100

We invite all artists to participate in creating a gallery of ice sculptures for all of Edmonton to enjoy. Artists can choose to be provided with either 2 or 3 ice blocks and a $200 honorarium for their work.

For more information or a registration form

email: deepfreezeice@gmail.com

Submission Deadline: Friday December14, 2012

Capacity Building Program: The Flying Eagle Deadline

Visit the website for Program Guidelines and for more information:

http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/aboriginal/uk128837592130647103.htm

Deadline

1 May, 1 September and 15 January

Please refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed information.

Overview

The Capacity Building Program provides strategic support to Aboriginal arts groups, collectives and organizations. This support is intended to assist the development of administration, financial management and governance structures. The program also provides opportunities for organizational development and professional development.

The Capacity Building Program is composed of the following three components. The Flying Eagle

1. Annual Project Funding
2. Multi-year Project Funding 

Component Description

The Flying Eagle component provides flexible short-term support to Aboriginal arts groups, collectives, organizations, independent arts administrators and artistic mediators. Grants may be used for organizational development and professional development.

Proposed activities must advance effective organizational governance and management. They can also aim at professional development in the field of arts administration.

Projects must demonstrate clear potential impact for the applicant organization and (or) individual.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Aboriginal arts groups, collectives, organizations, independent arts administrators and artistic mediators are eligible to apply. Independent arts administrators and artistic mediators must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

To be eligible to apply to this component, applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to the creation, public presentation and appreciation of Aboriginal arts practices.

Applicants may receive only one Flying Eagle grant in the same Canada Council fiscal year (1 April to 31 March).

Ineligible Applicants

First Nations Band or Tribal Councils or groups directly linked to Band or Tribal Councils.

Educational Institutions (schools, universities).

Eligible Activities

Proposed activities must advance organizational development or professional development. Some examples of eligible activities are:

organizational assessments

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Other Restrictions

The grant period is a maximum of six months.

You may not apply to this program for support of the same activities that appear in any other current request to the Canada Council or that have already been funded by the Canada Council.

Grant Amount

You may apply for a maximum of $4,000. You may not be awarded the full amount that you request.

Generally, this program pays a maximum of $400 each day toward the fees of professional management consultants and (or) advisors.

Further Information

Noël Habel
Program Officer
Aboriginal Arts Office
Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON K1P 5V8

noel.habel@canadacouncil.ca

Telephone: 1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 4178
TTY: 1-866-585-5559

Fax: 613-566-4386

Nominate your Neighbour Recognition Form

Recognize a Wood Buffalo home or business for their outstanding front yard winter lighting displays and decorations.

Nomination period is open from November 15 to December 15, 2012.








Rules
Photographs submitted must be the property of the entrant and must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication
Displays must be visible for public viewing
All pictures submitted are to be in digital format, landscape layout and labelled as: lastname_firstname_address
Images must be accompanied by a completed entry form
A panel of judges will select the photo to be featured in "Display of the Week"
Nominees will be contacted to confirm participation in the Nominate your Neighbour program

Click HERE for the online nomination form

Alberta Gaming Information session for Charitable Groups

Choose the FREE session that will meet your group's needs. Participation is optional, and is open to anyone, but pre-registration is required.
1) Combined Session (3.5-4 hours)

2) Use of Proceeds Session (2.5 hours)

3) CASINO Session (1.5 hours)

Session sizes are limited and registration is required
For more information on the sessions and registration, please visit aglc.ca/gain

Fish Oil and Berry Juice - Fort Chipewyan Artist In Residency

In August 2012, two artists traveled to Fort Chipewyan to take part in the Wood Buffalo Artist in Residency Program (you can learn more about this program by visiting http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/artist)

One of the artists, Alisdair MacRae, worked closely with the Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial Museum and Mr. Oliver Glanfield to produce a project about the region and its history.

Mr. MacRae has created a website for his project. If you are interested in learning more about this project, please visit:

http://alisdairmacrae.com/fishoilandberryjuice/

The ‘GILLER Slim’ Twitter Contest:

4 chances to win a signed set of the Giller shortlisted books

Though a winner has been chosen, the prizes haven’t stopped here at the Giller. We invite you to submit a ‘slim’ sample of your own writing for a chance to win an autographed set of the 2012 shortlisted books.

Tell us a story in one paragraph (50 words or less). Entries must include all of the words in the five shortlisted titles:

inside / the / imposter / bride / 419 / whirl / away / rue (instead of title, Ru)

Feel free to play with the words, as writers do.

The competition opens Monday, November 19. We’ll choose our favourite entry each week for the next month – that’s four chances to win a set of five amazing books signed by the authors! The winning (& most choice) entries will be posted on our Facebook page. Give it a go! We can’t wait to read your submissions.

To enter:

Email your entry to michellek@raisingreaders.ca with #GILLERslim in the subject line

For more information, please visit: http://www.scotiabankgillerprize.ca/

(information in this entry was retrieved from http://www.scotiabankgillerprize.ca/news/details/?id=109)