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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.
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Associate Minister Muhammad Yaseen
Muhammad Yaseen was sworn in as Associate Minister of Multiculturalism on May 16, 2025.
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
Explore the evolution of the earliest life on Earth at the First Life exhibit in the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s newly redeveloped gallery.
Alberta’s French Policy Action Plan – Les mesures prévues dans le Plan d’action 2024-2028 de la Politique en matière de la francophone améliorent les services offerts en français.
Alberta’s government supports Alberta-based film and television productions and its workforce through a training and mentorship incentive under the Alberta Made Production 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
Celebrate Alberta’s birthday by enjoying family-friendly events in Calgary, Edmonton and communities across the province on September 1.
Discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture by attending events and activities across the province.
Learn about Alberta’s 10-year Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence and the key challenges identified by community partners, survivors and other stakeholders.
Explore the new exhibit at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and learn about the traditional hunting methods of the Blackfoot people.
Latest news
- May 15, 2026
Alberta’s government launches the 2026 summer museum and heritage site season with new and exciting visitor experiences across the province.
- May 13, 2026
Changes to the Community Initiatives Program will empower the non-profit sector, meet organization needs and enrich communities across Alberta.
- May 3, 2026
During Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Alberta is recognizing survivors, raising awareness and strengthening supports to help prevent sexual violence.