Cultural Affairs
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Supplied by The Shean Strings & Piano Competition 16 year-old Edmontonian Jacques Forestier wins Shean String Competition
The Shean Competition for Strings and Piano is held yearly. This year, Jacques Forestier took home the prize, including $8,000…
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U of A acting program graduates debut dance series “Invisible Thread”
Graduating during the pandemic is hard. The pandemic has affected opportunities in the performing arts. For this group of recent…
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Paddling up the Livestream: NextFest is ready to wow audiences online
Edmonton’s NextFest Arts Company is going online for a second year, showcasing over 400 artists and 90 events. Much like…
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Gateway to Gastronomy: Cake Rusks
Cake rusks are a staple in any South Asian household. The double-baked bread is made in a similar fashion to…
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UNREALITY NOW highlights senior U of A printmakers’ work
The University of Alberta’s senior printmaking class shares their projects in UNREALITY NOW, an exhibition viewable until June 5. The…
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Hostile Terrain 94 provides insight into undocumented immigrant experience
A workshop as part of the Hostile Terrain 94 project sheds light on the undocumented migration crisis in the United…
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Sampling the NFB’s Black History Month short film collection
To celebrate Black History Month, the National Film Board of Canada has created a playlist of 29 films to celebrate…
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Paddling up the Livestream: Multiculturalism Under the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Multiculturalism Under the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is a multi-day, Edmonton-based arts and culture celebration organized by the Chinese Benevolent Association…
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“We Are The Roots” documentary tells the story of Alberta’s first Black settlers
On June 20, 2020, the Alberta Avenue Community Centre presented the Shiloh Centre for Multicultural Roots’ award-winning documentary We Are…
Read More » - National Film Board of Canada
“nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up” highlights racism in Canada’s judicial system
Filmmaker and University of Alberta faculty of native studies associate professor Tasha Hubbard’s nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up documents the…
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