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Everything for culture!
October 2002
by Nathalie Léger - Youth Café (Montreal, Québec)
Culture is a concept which groups together a variety of ideas that are
a reflection of our society. As part of the Youth Employment Strategy,
the Canadian government offers a wide range of programs pertaining to
cultural themes. To make your research a little bit easier, below are
the main relevant Web sites you may want to visit.
From archeology to sports and recreation!
Are you interested in archeology? Maybe it's the world of publishing that
appeals to you? Perhaps you're a musician or a sports enthusiast? Whatever
information you're looking for, you'll find it all on the new Internet
portal managed by Canadian Heritage: www.culturecanada.gc.ca.
Culture with a capital "H"
Canadian Heritage is indispensable in matters of culture. You can consult
the department's various programs at the following address: www.pch.gc.ca.
The site offers information on a wide range of topics, from copyright
to the promotion of Canadian culture abroad. What's more, this department
is responsible for several agencies and corporations whose links you'll
find on the site.
Interested in a career in a cultural field?
Then you should visit the following site: www.culturalhrc.ca.
The mission of the Cultural Human Resources Council is to contribute to
the development of human resources and to facilitate planning in the arts
and culture sector. You can leave your résumé or become
a member in order to be kept up to date on the latest information that
will help you develop your career.
Need a helping hand to launch your project?
Then it's the Canada Council for the Arts that you should turn to at:
www.canadacouncil.ca.
This site contains all the relevant information about grants for artists
and arts organizations. The Canada Council for the Arts also offers several
prizes and fellowships for artists and scholars, for their contribution
to the arts.
This article has been provided by Youth Café - A Service Canada Centre located in downtown Montreal that offers youth the necessary tools for a full and active social participation, all in one place.
The Café's mission is to offer better access to information, services, programs and ressources from most
federal departments as well as the Youth Employment Strategy.
We ecourage you to visit Youth Café next time you are in Montreal or visit a Service Canada Centre near you.
The views expressed in the following text do not necessarily match the views of this site or the Government of Canada.
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