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Minister Tanya Fir
Tanya Fir was sworn in as Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women on June 9, 2023.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Accomplishments
Alberta’s government is providing continued investment in Alberta’s cultural and heritage sites like the Badlands Amphitheatre in Drumheller.
Alberta’s government is supporting Alberta-based film and television productions that provide a training ground for emerging talent through a new training and mentorship incentive under the Alberta Made Production Grant.
Alberta’s government is helping Indigenous and ethnocultural communities preserve and share their history through a $1-million Cultural Heritage Initiatives Grant.
Alberta artists and arts organizations can apply for funding through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Our responsibilities
Promoting and celebrating Alberta’s unique cultural identity and heritage by supporting the development and sustainability of the province’s:
- creative and cultural industries
- artists and arts community
- non-profit and voluntary sector
- historical resources, sites, museums and archives
- services in French and supports for Alberta Francophone community
The ministry also works to address gender inequality by:
- expanding economic opportunities for women
- establishing a strategy to end gender-based violence
- supporting and engaging Alberta’s 2SLGBTQQIA+ community
In focus
Now open – Explore one of the greatest empires of all time at the Royal Alberta Museum’s new feature exhibition.
Funding, information and supports to help charitable and non-profit organizations grow.
Women and gender-diverse individuals pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields can apply by December 18.
Individuals studying in the arts, humanities and social sciences fields to advance gender equality or where their gender is underrepresented can apply by December 18.
Start a campaign or donate to a cause you care about, and we’ll match up to $15,000 per campaign run by a non-profit organization in Alberta.
Latest news
- Apr 17, 2024
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts is making more of its art collection available for Albertans to enjoy at the ‘Here & Now’ exhibition at the Royal Alberta Museum.
- Apr 16, 2024
Alberta’s government is investing in community infrastructure to provide Albertans with more public spaces to gather and connect.
- Apr 15, 2024
Nominations are open for the 2024 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards to recognize volunteers making a lasting impact in their communities.