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Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: African Union "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part eleven in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-12

Deliberative Cultural Policy Practices "Cultural Policy in the U.S. context is best understood as a system of arrangements that effects the allocation of resources and the articulation of value. As an advocate for artist-centered and ethnic-specific cultural practices, I am mindful of this arrangement, especially the politics of participation at work within it, tied as they may be to aesthetic judgments, administrative practices, and policy research." Creator(s): Roberto Bedoya | Date Published: 2005-12

Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: Egypt "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part ten in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): Inge Ruigrok, The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-11

Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: Ethiopia "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part nine in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): Inge Ruigrok, The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-10

Deuxième conférence mondiale Culturelink 2005 Dynamiques de communication - Nouvelles avenues et nouveaux acteurs (available in French only) «Partenariat entre l'État et la société civile, l'exemple (case study) de l'Observatoire de la culture et des communications du Québec.» Creator(s): Serge Bernier, directeur Observatoire de la culture et des communications du Québec (OCCQ) | Date Published: 2005-09-21

CFTPA Pursuant to the Interim Report on the Canadian Feature Film Industry "Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage." Creator(s): The Canadian Film and Television Production Association | Date Published: 2005-09-15

Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: Ghana "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part eight in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): Inge Ruigrok, The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-09

Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: South Africa "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part seven in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): Inge Ruigrok, The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-08

Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: Uganda "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part six in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): Inge Ruigrok, The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-07

Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: Tanzania "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part five in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): Inge Ruigrok, The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-06

Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: Mozambique "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part three in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): Inge Ruigrok, The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-05

Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: Nigeria "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part three in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): Inge Ruigrok, The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-04

Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: Angola "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part two in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): Inge Ruigrok, The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-03

The Canadian Film and Television Production Association Submission to The House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage "Pursuant to its study of the Canadian Feature Film Industry." Creator(s): Canadian Film and Television Production Association | Date Published: 2005-02-18

Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: Namibia "The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part one in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries." Creator(s): Inge Ruigrok, The Power of Culture | Date Published: 2005-02

Profile 2005: An Economic Report on the Canadian Film and Television Production Industry "Reversal Of Fortune: The Need to Forge a New Strategy for Canadian Production." Creator(s): Canadian Film and Television Production Association | Date Published: 2005-02

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Cultural Policy "In recognition of the positive or negative role that culture could play in the relationship of peoples; with the realisation of the fact that culture is itself the mark of the identity of humankind and the foundation of all human rights; and believing that it is appropriate to ensure that the cultures of the nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia receive equal recognition, respect, and the chance to develop." Creator(s): The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia | Date Published: 2005

Forum for Cultural Cooperation with South-East Europe "The Forum for Cultural Cooperation with South East Europe is a virtual platform for cooperation between the countries of the European Union and the region of South East Europe." Creator(s): European Cultural Foundation | Date Published: 2004-02

Regional Effects of State Cultural Policy in Norway "On the basis of this study and the report from the Effect Committee the paper discusses the regional effects of state policy in general with an emphasis on cultural policy. The main conclusion is that in state cultural policy there has become considerably less regional and district policy the last 10-15 years." Creator(s): Georg Arnestad, Research Coordinator, Sogn og Fjordane University College | Date Published: 2004

U.S Cultural Policy - Its Politics of Participation, Its Creative Potential "In this paper I suggest a reframing of the discourse around American cultural policy. Embracing Evan Alderson’s definition of cultural policy as a “system of arrangements,” I aim to shed light on who is participating in the discourse." Creator(s): Roberto Bedoya - National Performance Network | Date Published: 2004

Creativity Unbound: A New Vision for Cultural Policy in Canada "This note represents the outcome of a conversation between thirteen Canadian and international thinkers and arts practitioners at Mount Engadine Alberta, July 5-7, 2004. It was hosted by the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts (Calgary), with much appreciated assistance from the Department of Canadian Heritage. A list of the participants is given at the end of the report." Creator(s): Creativity Unbound EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts | Date Published: 2004

Leadership, Advocacy, and Communication, Cultural Policy at the Grassroots: Policy Issues Facing the Los Angeles Cultural Community, Summary of Seminar Proceedings " Discussion focused on leadership, advocacy, and communication and collective action." Creator(s): Center for Arts and Culture | Date Published: 2003-11-12

More than the sum - Cultural Policy Letter 2004-2007 "The two main objectives of the 2004-2007 culture policy are to enhance the cultural factor in society and to assign the government in a less conspicuous role." Creator(s): Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science | Date Published: 2003-11-03

Ministerial Advisory Committee on the Status of the Artist Final Report A Report to the Saskatchewan Minister of Culture, Youth and Recreation "The establishment of MACSA followed the enactment of the Status of the Artist Act in July 2002...In shaping the final recommendations for this report, MACSA saw the Status of the Artist Act as a strong foundation from which to build and strengthen the status of the artist in Saskatchewan." Creator(s): The Government of Saskatchewan: The Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation | Date Published: 2003-10

The Plan of Nashville: Cultural Policy at the Grassroots, July 10-11, 2003, Forum Summary "The meeting, which focused on Arts Education, Cultural Tourism, and Affordable Housing/Venues, was designed to inform The Plan of Nashville, an 18- month project to develop a community-based vision and design principle for metropolitan Nashville." Creator(s): Center for Arts and Culture and the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise, and Public Policy | Date Published: 2003-07-10

Culture & Heritage - Connecting Canadians through Canada's Stories "The federal government's programs and policies are designed to make sure that our children and their children can see, hear and watch themselves and their realities in magazines, on the Web pages, in the stories told through music and in the dance of our Canadian artists." Creator(s): Department of Canadian Heritage | Date Published: 2003-05-14

Audit of FACTOR Musicaction Canada "FACTOR/MUSICACTION CANADA (FMC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of Canadian content sound recordings." Creator(s): Department of Canadian Heritage | Date Published: 2003-03-14

Cultural Policy in the Netherlands "Dutch cultural policy is an edifice that has been built up in stages from a variety of ideological elements. All the major political and religious schools of thought have contributed to the process, just as they have to the creation of the welfare state, each one defending its own sacred cows in the resulting system." Creator(s): Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science | Date Published: 2003

Arts and Cultural Policy Development Workshop "The Department of Canadian Heritage of the Government of Canada hosted a capacity-building workshop on arts and cultural policy for development in December 2000." Creator(s): Department of Canadian Heritage | Date Published: 2001-03

Cultural Policies and Cultural Practices : Exploring Linkages Between Cultural and Social Change "The theme of the Canadian Cultural Research Network (CCRN) Colloquium, "Cultural Policies, Cultural Practices and Social Change: Exploring the Links Between Culture and Social Change," was chosen in collaboration with the organisers of the 1998 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences Federation of Canada." Creator(s): Canadian Cultural Research Network | Date Published: 1999-01-05

Social and Cultural Dimensions of Sustainable Development: Challenges and Opportunities "This paper represents a first step in an exploration of the social and cultural dimensions of sustainable development. It also attempts to identify, in the Canadian context, some of the key challenges and opportunities for both governments and others, indeed for society in general, inaddressing the critical questions in this relatively unexplored area." Creator(s): Dhiru Patel | Date Published: 1998-06-03

Study on mechanisms to promote the development and distribution of Canadian multimedia and other new media content and services executive summary "This study was commissioned by Industry Canada, Canadian Heritage and the CRTC. The objectives of the Study (as required by the Terms of Reference) were to provide a profile of the Canadian new media industry (including identifying the strengths and weaknesses) and to recommend policy mechanisms to promote the industry." Creator(s): Department of Canadian Heritage | Date Published: 1998-03-31

The Privatization of Culture Project at New York University "Based in New York University's American Studies Program, The Privatization of Culture Project is a collaborative project with the Sociology Program at the New School for Social Research and the Center for Cultural Studies at the Graduate Center for the Ci Lead Managing Organization: New York University | Start Date: 2000

Artistopia "Artistopia.com is a web-based resource for artists and musicians. Artistopia is designed to help artists/musicians across the world in professionalizing their approach to the industry while increasing the chances of getting the deal they desire. Artistopia offers a complete range of tools that artists and musicians need." Creator(s): iCubator Labs, LLC | Date Published: 2004-05-26

ACTRA Performers Unions & Professional Associations Industry Links "Industry Links to the Performing Arts." Creator(s): ACTRA | Date Published: 2003-12-15

Languages of the Land: A Resource Manual for Aboriginal Language Activists "Languages of the Land was developed as a resource manual for individuals and community groups interested in Aboriginal language development work. The resource manual has three purposes: to provide background information on language development issues and the status of Aboriginal languages in the NWT; to share strategies for community-based planning for language development activities and projects; and to provide information on the resources available to support local Aboriginal language work." Creator(s): Crosscurrent Associates, Hay River, NWT Literacy Council | Date Published: 1999

Government ‘out of step’ with Canadians on foreign policy priorities: First uOttawa Ipsos-Reid Public Policy Poll "The survey, conducted October 4-7 by Ipsos Reid, a leading public opinion research company, explored Canadians’ opinions on a number of foreign policy questions." Creator(s): Univsersity of Ottawa and Ipsos-Reid | Date Published: 2005-10

Canadian Conference of the Arts Useful Statistics 2005 "These Useful Statistics (updated June 2005) are for anyone and everyone interested in concrete data that reflects the impact of arts, culture, and heritage on the Canadian economy and society, as well as the current state of our cultural industries." Creator(s): Canadian Conference of the Arts | Date Published: 2005-06

Federation of Canadian Artists "A not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion and professional development of artists, and services for art collectors."

Americans for the Arts "Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America."

Vieilles maisons françaises "Anne de Amodio founded the association in 1953, to promote the preservation and restoration of the historical buildings as well as to promote the training of craftsmen."

Anne Peaker Centre For Arts in Criminal Justice "Anne Peaker Centre is the national organisation that promotes and supports the use of the arts in criminal justice."

Council of Europe Portal "Any European state can become a member of the Council of Europe provided it accepts the principle of the rule of law and guarantees human rights and fundamental freedoms to everyone under its jurisdiction."

Community Arts Ontario Online "Community Arts Ontario was formally established in 1991, and currently represent a network of over 145 arts agencies, institutions, and municipalities across Ontario and close to 100 individual artists and public supporters."

Council for the Arts in Ottawa "Community Arts Ontario was formally established in 1991, and currently represent a network of over 145 arts agencies, institutions, and municipalities across Ontario and close to 100 individual artists and public supporters."

The French Cultural Watchdog Committee "Created in 1997 to combat the OECD's Multilateral Agreement on Investment, the Cultural Watchdog Committee federates Professional Associations from the Cultural Milieu (cinema, performing arts, publishing, music, graphic arts, plastic arts, multimedia) and defends cultural diversity endangered by international commercial negotiations."

Creative Clusters Ltd. "Creative Clusters is a conference and network for people working in the development of creative industries. We are interested in regeneration and development projects that deliver outcomes in both cultural and economic terms."

Dance/USA "Dance/USA, the national service organization for professional dance, seeks to advance the art form of dance by addressing the needs, concerns, and interests of professional dance."

National Arts Centre "Focusing on artistic excellence, diversity, and youth, the National Arts Centre has played an important role in the development of almost all Canadian artists."

Arts and Culture "From internationally recognised artists, actors, filmmakers, musicians and performers, to collections of cultural significance, Australia's artists and cultural institutions continue to make their mark on the world stage."

ArtStarts in Schools "Providing programs for young people, resources for teachers and artists, and advocacy for the arts in education throughout British Columbia."

Student Advocates for the Arts "SAA is a growing grassroots network of students and alumni committed to advocating for positive change in the arts sector nationwide. It was founded in spring 2002 by a group of Masters students in the Program in Arts Administration at Teachers College. Recognizing that there was no existing platform for students to voice their concerns about the freedom and vibrancy of the arts and culture in America, they founded SAA."

The Arts Institute (Institut umení) "The aim of the Arts Institute is to contribute to the promotion of public recognition of the role of the arts and its development."

Alberta Cultural Action Network "The Alberta Cultural Action Network is an inclusive organization working for the development of Alberta's cultural sector through advocacy, education and promotion."

Arts Wales, the official website for the Arts Council of Wales "The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) is responsible for funding and developing the arts in Wales."

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives "The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives offers an alternative to the message that we have no choice about the policies that affect our lives."

Canadian Conference of the Arts "The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is Canada's oldest and largest arts advocacy group. Founded in 1945 by the leading artists of the day, the CCA was created to impress upon governments and the general public the importance of the arts and cultural industries in Canadian society."

Center for Arts Policy at Columbia College Chicago "The Center supports a democratic vision of American arts and cultural life."

CPANDA - Cultural Policy & the Arts National Data Archive "The core mission of the Cultural Policy & the Arts National Data Archive (CPANDA) is to acquire, archive, document and preserve high quality data sets on key topics in arts and cultural policy, and make them available in a user-friendly format to scholars, journalists, policy makers, artists, cultural organizations, and the public."

Council of the Arts (Prince Edward Island) "The Council of the Arts mandate is to support, assist, encourage and represent the professional arts community in the Province in the pursuit and development of its activities."

Creative Coalition "The Creative Coalition is the premier non-profit, non-partisan organization comprised of members of the arts and entertainment community dedicated to educating and advocating on behalf of social and political issues, specifically in the areas of the First Amendment, arts advocacy and public education."

European Forum for the Arts and Heritage (EFAH) "The European Forum for the Arts and Heritage (EFAH) was founded in 1992 to ensure that cultural associations, operators and artists have a voice in Europe."

National Campaign for the Arts "The National Campaign for the Arts (NCA) is the only independent lobbying organisation that represents all the arts. The campaign is funded entirely by its members to ensure its independence. It gives a voice for the arts world in all its diversity."

Arts Board (New Brunswick) "The New Brunswick Arts Board is an arm's length arts funding agency with a legislated mandate to facilitate and promote the creation of art, to facilitate the enjoyment, awareness, and understanding of the arts, to advise the government on arts policy, to unify and speak for the arts community, and to administer funding programs for professional artists."

The Urban Institute "The Urban Institute is a nonprofit nonpartisan policy research and educational organization established to examine the social, economic, and governance problems facing the nation."

Cultural Development Network Inc. "We advocate a stronger role for participatory arts and cultural expression to build a healthier, more engaged and sustainable society."

Fédération culturelle canadienne-française « La Fédération culturelle canadienne-française, créée en 1977, est un organisme national dont la mission est de promouvoir l'expression artistique et culturelle des communautés francophones et acadienne. »

Fédération des sociétés d'histoire du Québec « La Fédération des sociétés d'histoire du Québec est un organisme sans but lucratif qui oeuvre depuis 1965 à la promotion et à la valorisation de l'histoire locale, régionale et nationale du Québec. »

Conseil de la culture des Laurentides « Le Conseil de la culture des Laurentides (CCL) est le seul organisme à regrouper, à représenter et à offrir des services aux professionnels de l’ensemble des secteurs artistiques et culturels de la région. »

Regroupement des centres d'artistes autogérés du Québec (RCAAQ) « Le RCAAQ a été créé en 1986 afin de donner une voix aux centres d'artistes autogérés auprès du public et des instances gouvernementales. »

Union des artistes (disponible en anglais seulement) « L’Union des artistes est un syndicat professionnel qui représente les artistes interprètes œuvrant en français au Québec et ailleurs au Canada, reconnu en vertu de la Loi sur le statut professionnel et les conditions d'engagement des artistes de la scène, du disque et du cinéma (Québec, décembre 1987) et de la Loi concernant le statut de l'artiste et régissant les relations professionnelles entre artistes et producteurs au Canada (Ottawa, juin 1992). »

Union de écrivaines et écrivains québécois « Promotion de la littérature québécoise. »

Le Ministère de la culture et de la communication « Vous êtes musicien, écrivain, danseur, réalisateur, photographe, bibliothécaire, peintre, comédien, producteur, éditeur, partenaire culturel, responsable de collectivité territoriale, membre actif d'une association culturelle...Les informations ci-dessous vous concernent. »

Canada Council for the Arts Act "An Act for the establishment of a Canadian council for the encouragement of the arts." Creator(s): Department of Justice Canada | Date Published: 2005-08-09