Welcome to the CHRC Newsletter January 2025 Dear readers, From all of us at CHRC, we hope this a great start to a great year for you! Please keep reading for a short wrap-up of December 2024 and some upcoming activities. Kind regards, Grégoire Grégoire Gagnon, D. Mus., MPA & MBA Executive Director, CHRC Join the Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology on January 16th, from 1pm to 2:30pm EST for an engaging panel session to help navigate and manage your career in the technical arts. This free, virtual event will include expert panelists who will share valuable insights and strategies. The discussion will cover key topics for emerging and seasoned professionals, including taxes, personal branding and setting career goals. Panelists include Janine Oblak from Famous PEOPLE Players, Matthew Reicker from Mr. Light Solutions, and CHRC’s very own Gregoire Gagnon. Feel free to obtain more information and/or to register today. |
CHRC will be hosting its first IDEA roundtable of the year on January 21st, featuring Balancing Act. Balancing Act is a national initiative that aims to increase equality, accessibility, and employment opportunities in Canada for artists and cultural workers with caring responsibilities. They offer resources and programs for both individuals and organizations, and collaborate with artists, art workers and arts organizations to develop pathways for change. The virtual discussion will take place on Tuesday, January 21st at Noon EST in English and 1pm EST in French. If you would like to participate, please email marwa.alibakhiet@culturalhrc.ca. |
CHRC will be sending e-mail communications to participating Student Work Placement program recipients to outline the next steps required to receive the wage subsidy. Also, if not done already, please forward proof of the intern’s Winter 2025 postsecondary enrollment to Nicola Schneider at Nicola.schneider@culturalhrc.ca. |
CHRC on the road and online |
December 2024 provided many opportunities for in-person connections with Student Work Placement and Young Canada Works program recipients. CHRC ended the year with visits to CKUT-FM and Teesri Duniya in Montreal, along with Creative City Network, The School of Dance and the Odyssey Theatre in Ottawa. It was great to hear the stories of success from former interns, who have transitioned into permanent staff within the organization. Thank you for the hospitality and continued support! A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Respectful Workplaces presentations during the month of December. Also, thanks to the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres for the round table on governance and boards of directors. We look forward to working together again in the future!
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CHRC's team at your service! |
Executive Director Grégoire Gagnon
Sr. Administration Officer Honorine Muhirwa
Administrative Officer Marwa Alibakhiet
Administrative Officer Kevin Gorchakov
Administrative Officer Nicola Schneider
Webmaster Michael Lechasseur A list of Board members can be found on CHRC's web site at www.culturalhrc.ca Featured Organisation Plus Member The 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. | |
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