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Alberta's year of the Ukrainian-Canadian

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Declares that 2016-2017 shall be designated as the year of Alberta's Ukrainian-Canadian in Alberta.

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Alberta culture : value in our lives ~ value in our economy

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This infographic shows the breakdown of the key areas of culture activities and their contribution to the Canadian economy.

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Harvesting the wisdom of coalitions : a study of the sustainability of coalitions in Alberta

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The purpose of the Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalition project is to contribute to what we know about developing and sustaining effective coalitions. This report integrates the information gathered... More ≫

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The purpose of the Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalition project is to contribute to what we know about developing and sustaining effective coalitions. This report integrates the information gathered in the literature review (Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalitions: Literature Review) with primary research undertaken with members of coalitions across Alberta. Community coalitions have formed for a wide variety of purposes in Alberta and have involved many people and organizations. The practical experience gained in forming and sustaining coalitions can benefit new, as well as, existing coalitions. This report presents the findings of the study, whose goal was to harvest and share the wisdom of coalitions across Alberta.

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Alberta Foundation for the Arts collection development plan : 2014 - 2019

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The priority of this document is to guide the long-range curatorial development of the collection, rather than to articulate programmatic priorities, which are outlined in the Strategic Planning... More ≫

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The priority of this document is to guide the long-range curatorial development of the collection, rather than to articulate programmatic priorities, which are outlined in the Strategic Planning document and Ministry Business Plan. Programming priorities will shift and evolve over time, while the Collection Development Plan seeks to address current gaps in the collection, and encourages a commitment to long-term collecting sustainability. This document crystallizes the collecting priorities, with the support of the Board of the AFA, and provides a framework for specific tactical plans to address gaps in the collection. Annual strategies on how to best achieve these goals will be articulated in annual planning documents based on available funds, market trends, and other resources.

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Culture business plan [2013 - 2014]

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Arts impact Alberta 2014 : ripple effects from the arts sector

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Each year, approximately 450 nonprofit arts organizations in Alberta receive operating funding from the AFA to support arts programming in their communities. Recognizing the vital contributions of... More ≫

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Each year, approximately 450 nonprofit arts organizations in Alberta receive operating funding from the AFA to support arts programming in their communities. Recognizing the vital contributions of nonprofit arts organizations to the quality of life for Albertans, the AFA provides funding to organizations in more than half of Alberta’s cities, towns, and villages. During the seven year period captured in this report, 670 organizations in 180 communities received operational funding from the AFA. Arts Impact Alberta 2014 is a step in documenting the collective role these nonprofit arts organizations play in the cultural life of Alberta. As the province’s primary arts funding agency, the AFA is in the privileged position of stewarding data on behalf of Alberta’s nonprofit arts sector. The report uses data submitted to the AFA by nonprofit arts organizations, places it in a larger social and economic context, and continues to tell the story of this sector for Albertans over the seven...

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Harvesting the wisdom of coalitions : review highlights

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This information sheet contains key findings from Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalitions, a literature review of more than 100 academic articles, case studies, guides and web content published about... More ≫

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This information sheet contains key findings from Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalitions, a literature review of more than 100 academic articles, case studies, guides and web content published about or for coalitions mostly since 2000.

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Focus on social limitations for women & girls

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Despite progress, girls in Canada still face pressures that limit their potential. Challenges exist, particularly for girls who are marginalized. Combined with higher risks for victimization,... More ≫

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Despite progress, girls in Canada still face pressures that limit their potential. Challenges exist, particularly for girls who are marginalized. Combined with higher risks for victimization, girls may emerge from adolescence with a diminished sense of worth.

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Harvesting the wisdom of coalitions : literature review

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This literature review is the first phase of a four-phase project with the goal of harvesting and sharing the wisdom of coalitions across Alberta. In addition to the literature review: - An... More ≫

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This literature review is the first phase of a four-phase project with the goal of harvesting and sharing the wisdom of coalitions across Alberta. In addition to the literature review: - An inventory of community coalitions in Alberta will be compiled. - A meeting with leaders and members from coalitions across Alberta will be held for the purpose of finding out what they know about forming and sustaining coalitions and what coalitions need to support the well-being of their communities. - A final report summarizing the findings and recommendations that have come out of this process will be produced.

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Self help guide for economic development and non-profit organizations [2012]

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The Self Help Guide for Economic Development and Non-Profit Organizations has been developed to help groups or organizational entities become non-profit Societies. This document includes... More ≫

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The Self Help Guide for Economic Development and Non-Profit Organizations has been developed to help groups or organizational entities become non-profit Societies. This document includes information on the following: How to incorporate as a non-profit organization; How to develop strategic and operational plans; Board governance; Planning and running meetings; How to hire, monitor and evaluate staff?in particular executive directors and directors.

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