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A stellar lineup of eight one-of-a-kind journeys from the NFB. NFB animation and documentary storytellers get personal at CIFF 2024.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) selection at the 2024 Calgary International Film Festival (Sept. 19–29) will feature eight captivating explorations of personal journeys and transformations: three new feature-length documentaries and five short works.

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Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to commercialize innovative Alberta technologies

PrairiesCan is investing $15,648,943 for 16 projects in Alberta through its Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program. Through this program, PrairiesCan is making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. These investments are expected to support more than 1,100 jobs and enable Alberta organizations to seize

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Local creators Christopher Auchter, Yuqi Kang and Amanda Strong in the spotlight. Seven NFB documentary and animated works featured at VIFF 2024. Plus a sneak peek and a concert by the legendary Alanis Obomsawin.

The 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) will feature a stellar selection of seven National Film Board of Canada (NFB) productions and co-productions, including the world premiere of the riveting NFB feature-length documentary The Stand by Burnaby-based Haida filmmaker Christopher Auchter.

Local creators Christopher Auchter, Yuqi Kang and Amanda Strong in the spotlight. Seven NFB documentary and animated works featured at VIFF 2024. Plus a sneak peek and a concert by the legendary Alanis Obomsawin. Read More »

Parliamentary Secretary Hepfner announces funding for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Alberta to improve gender inclusion

Today, in the lead up to Calgary Pride 2024, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Lisa Hepfner, announced over $400,000 for three 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Alberta.

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Government of Canada invests $7.25 million to establish the National Institute for People of African Descent

Six years ago, Canada officially recognized the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. By doing so, it committed to making transformative investments in order to celebrate the contributions of Black communities in Canada and work with Black-led and Black-serving organizations across the country to address longstanding systemic barriers to social and economic

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