Cultural Human Resources Council

Membership

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• How To Join
• Benefits to Members
• Membership Form
• Organisation Members

How To Join

Join the Cultural Human Resources Council and ensure your voice is heard on HR issues of importance to you. Your membership will assist CHRC in supporting its mandate to "initiate, coordinate and promote human resources planning, management, development and training in the cultural sector".

CHRC plays an invaluable role in the development of leading-edge HR reference material and tools. Its members have the advantage of accessing current and unique resources relevant to their needs.

To become a member, fill out and submit the membership form.

Benefits to Members

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Organisation Members

CHRC is proud of the diversity of its organisation members - they come from all over Canada and every cultural sub-sector, demonstrating the depth and reach of the Council in addressing human resource issues. Look at the list below of CHRC's organisation members by sub-sector yourself.

Organisation Plus Members

	Organisme national de service aux arts, l’Association des théâtres francophones du Canada (ATFC) représente et dessert dix-sept membres ; des compagnies de théâtre professionnelles évoluant en français dans six provinces canadiennes à majorité anglophone : le Nouveau-Brunswick, l’Ontario, le Manitoba, la Saskatchewan, l’Alberta et la Colombie-Britannique. Par ricochet, l’Association soutient également les plus de sept cent cinquante artistes pigistes qui gravitent autour d’elles.
	The Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP) represents approximately 135 Canadian-owned and controlled book publishers from across the country. It assists Canadian-owned publishers in promoting the excellence of Canadian books, in bringing more Canadian books to more readers in Canada, and in expanding Canadian-owned publishers' domestic and international market share.
	The Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology (CITT) is a national arts service organisation that actively promotes the professional development of its members and works for the betterment of the Canadian live performance community.
	Compétence Culture is the organisation that gathers associations and groups from the cultural sector in Québec whose mission is to contribute to the elaboration and the implementation of strategies dedicated to the recognition of professionalism and the development of human resources in the sector.
	The Edmonton Arts Council is a not-for-profit organization that supports and promotes the arts community in Edmonton.
	The Fédération culturelle canadienne-française (FCCF) is a not-for-profit organisation, based in Ottawa, whose mission is to promote the artistic and cultural expression of francophone and Acadian communities.
	The FrancoMusik Alberta is involved in the development of collaborative artistic projects, involving professional francophone artists from Alberta and various community groups, such as seniors, young people, newcomers, etc., in order to contribute to the dynamism and development of the Alberta Francophonie.
	Membership of IATSE 667 - International Cinematographers Guild are involved in all aspects of Film and Television that pertain to the Camera. It is the mandate of local to secure work opportunities with the best conditions and wages for its membership through collective agreements,and to support its members and their families with varying levels of health, dental and group retirement savings benefits. IATSE Local 667 offers an outstanding training program that includes hands-on set experience with Industry professionals.
	Interactive Ontario is dedicated to the economic and creative growth of the Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry in Ontario. Through a variety of initiatives we work to serve and support the members of our community.
	The MASC offers schools and communities arts experiences led by professional artists that awaken the creative process, deepen cultural awareness, encourage engagement, and give vivid demonstration of Canada’s diversity.
	The Maison des métiers d’art de Québec is a cultural organisation dedicated to contemporary craft practices.
	MMF Canada is the collective voice for Canadian music managers and self-managed artists. A non-profit trade association, one of many such associations around the world, MMF Canada offers education, networking and advocacy on behalf of their members, their members' artists, and the wider Canadian music community.
	Orchestras Canada is the national association for Canadian orchestras. We offer workshops, conferences, and on-line exchange to connect orchestras across the country. Through research and analysis, we quantify and contextualize orchestras’ many contributions to their communities. We are an effective and persistent advocate for orchestras on the national level. We curate and share the most current resources on orchestras, management, and leadership. We host the Inventory of Orchestra Music Libraries, and we host an active on-line job board, to ensure that busy people have easy access to the knowledge they need throughout their careers.
	Professional Associtation of Canadian Theatres (PACT) is a member-driven organization that serves as the collective voice of professional Canadian theatres. It provides leadership, national representation and a variety of programs and practical assistance to member companies, enabling members to do their own creative work.
	Réseau Ontario's mandate is to create and implement conditions and mechanisms conducive to the presentation of French-language performing arts and their long-term survival.
	SaskCulture Inc. is a community-based, volunteer-driven organization, which works with its membership and other community partners to build a culturally vibrant province, where all citizens celebrate, value and participate in a rich, cultural life.
	Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association (SMPIA) is a member-based, non-profit organization representing all personnel related to the making and exhibition of media productions from emerging to veteran professionals.
	La Société des musées du Québec (SMQ) est un organisme à but non lucratif qui regroupe et représente quelque 300 institutions muséales (musées, centres d’exposition et lieux d’interprétation) et 600 membres individuels répartis dans toutes les régions du Québec.
	Theatre Alberta is dedicated to the growth and development of the Alberta theatre community. We are committed to achieving this mandate by providing responsive and quality programs, services, and advocacy that serve and unite the professional, amateur, and educational theatre constituencies in Alberta.
	Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) supports artists through education, connection and advocacy. We operate across Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the L’nu people, also known as Nova Scotia. We prioritize artist-to-artist learning through workshops, mentorship, and sharing information about meaningful opportunities. Visual Arts Nova Scotia advocates for artists by listening to their concerns, speaking up for their needs, and creating platforms to share their work.