QSA's Week in Arts & Culture (#5, 2025)

Federal investment in arts center; NFB's Black History Month celebrations; Mary Gillespie House funding; NFB documentary premieres; CRTC regulatory updates.

QSA's Week in Arts & Culture (#5, 2025)

Start Date: 2025-02-01
End Date: 2025-02-07

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Federal Government Invests in Centre Artistique de Cap-aux-Os

On February 6, 2025, the federal government announced over $1.6 million in funding for the transformation of a former church in Cap-Aux-Os, Quebec, into a modern arts center. The project, spearheaded by Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Daniel Bernier, will include renovations to improve accessibility and sustainability. The new center aims to become a hub for artistic and social activities, offering diverse programs for various community groups.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

NFB Celebrates Black History Month with New Documentaries

The National Film Board of Canada launched new documentaries in celebration of Black History Month. Among the highlights are Dominique Leclerc's 'Posthumans,' Brian M. Cassidy and Melanie Shatzky's 'A Man Imagined,' and David Hamelin and Melaina Sheldon's 'Northlore.' These films explore themes ranging from technological ethics to cultural connections in Canada's North, available on nfb.ca with additional screenings and activities planned.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca