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Pan-Canadian Digital Roundtable Discussions

Author: The Canadian Network for Arts & Learning / Le réseau canadien pour les arts et l'apprentissage
Apr 6 2020
From March 23 – April 3, 2020, The Canadian Network for Arts and Learning held a series of 10 digital roundtable discussions where we heard from more than 300 people about the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the lives of those who teach the arts across Canada. The information that was gathered at these sessions will be compiled in a... more

The Arts & the COVID-19 Crisis - A letter from the Honourable Patricia Bovey

Author: The Canadian Network for Arts & Learning / Le réseau canadien pour les arts et l'apprentissage
Mar 24 2020
Dear Friends and Colleagues, These are worrying unprecedented times, and as we all self-isolate, hand-wash, clean surfaces and respect social distancing, I sincerely hope you and yours are safe and well. With my children and grandchildren living in the UK, I am truly grateful for Face Time, Zoom, email and phones!

Staying Connected during the Pandemic

Mar 20 2020

As we watch the entire world closing down, we can have no doubt that we are living through a time of extraordinary challenge.  No one is more adversely affected by the necessary social distancing measures than practitioners and learners in the arts and learning sector.  Many professionals find themselves unable to earn a living; long p

Senator Pat Bovey

The Honourable Patricia Bovey articulates the impact that arts have on society in a speech to the Senate of Canada

Author: The Canadian Network for Arts & Learning / Le réseau canadien pour les arts et l'apprentissage
Feb 10 2020

On February 6, 2020, The Honourable Patricia Bovey addressed parliament to speak to the matter of Bill S-210 - An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate).  Read her full address below.

Education without liberal arts is a threat to humanity, argues UBC president

Author: The Canadian Network for Arts & Learning / Le réseau canadien pour les arts et l'apprentissage
Feb 6 2020

View the full article on the CBC Radio website.

From engineering to medicine, we have more elaborate and specialized professions than ever.

CNAL Board Member Angela Elster appointed President & CEO of The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and VSO School of Music

Author: The Canadian Network for Arts & Learning / Le réseau canadien pour les arts et l'apprentissage
Jan 21 2020

The Canadian Network for Arts and Learning congratulates Board Member Angela Elster on her appointment to President & CEO of The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the VSO School of Music.