I received an email from artengine today today about an event that will be held on April 16th on Parliament Hill organized by the Writers'Union. I think the agenda deserves as much attention and participation by artists as possible so I am reprinting their release in my blog for your information and to encourage participation in the event.
"The Writers’ Union of Canada is holding an Awakening in Ottawa, on April 16, and
your voice is important. Come and help us “awaken” the Harper government to the
cultural and economic contribution the arts make to Canada.
We believe that our nation's cultural health depends upon the constant flow and
consumption of art and artistic ideas. The Arts, like our lakes and rivers, are a
vital natural resource that can be too easily neglected.
The Arts tell us who we are. The Arts tell the world that Canada is more than
Mounties and maple syrup … The Arts boost our economy.
Writers and filmmakers and playwrights and visual artists and musicians and dancers
and performing artists are holding a press conference in the Charles Lynch pressroom
on Parliament Hill at 1:30 pm on Monday, April 16, 2007. After the press conference,
Canadian Artist from all disciplines will gather in front of Center Block for the
Awakening event.
Ask everyone you know to come to Ottawa with us. And let us know if you will attend
the Awakening by e-mail to info@writersunion.ca
For more information on “The Awakening” please contact
Deborah Windsor
Executive Director of the Writers’ Union of Canada
dwindsor@writersunion.ca
416-703-8982 ext 221"
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