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The article discusses the development of Inuit textile art from Arctic Canada. Inuit textile art is a traditional hand-sewing process for fur clothing that carries a visual record of Inuit life and social history in the Canadian Arctic. In the 1960s, it states that Qamanttuaq (Baker Lake) women created colored and finely stitched appliqué and embroidered textile that depict personal living experiences in the land. Modern Inuit artists are also concerned with the social aspects of human existence which explore themes like myths and legends.

The article presents an insight concerning the history of Canadian art. The author argues that the phenomenal growth of corporate art collection in Canada has been a subject much discussed but little documented. He implies that despite the scant written material, Canadian art has been informally acknowledged for at least three decades that some of the finest examples of its contemporary art have found their way, not into museums ,but into the hidden recesses of corporate offices across the country.

The article examines the articulation of cultural policy as it affects the performing arts in Canada through the recommendations of the Massey Commission and the Act of Parliament setting up the Canada Council. In its report of May 1951, the Royal Commission on National Development in the Arts, Letters and Sciences recommends the encouragement of native Canadian creation in the arts. It also aims to honor Canadians for their accomplishment in the arts, humanities or social sciences.

The article focuses on the public art program developed by the local members of the Island Mountain Arts Society which was funded by an explorations grant from the Canada Council located at the town of Wells, British Columbia. The idea for the program came out due to the impressive look of the place and the optimistic energy of the people. It encourage artists happy to work in such surroundings. Dutch American artist Nan Hoover stayed for three weeks to launch the first of the projects. It is believed that the plan calls for the attention of great artists to work into the town for a period of two years.

The article offers news briefs related to music and arts industry in Canada. The government of Ontario proposed that the tax credits on motion pictures should be permanent since they are significant contributors to the local economy. Konrad von Finckenstein, chairman of the Canadian Radio-television (TV) and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), led the initiative to examine new media. Politician Rick Johnson has won over his co-politician John Tory in a byelection.

The article discusses the views of Canadian artists, art teachers, and students, who participated in a survey organized by the Arts Teachers Association of Quebec, AQÉSAP, on the role of the arts and their importance. Topics discussed are the vital importance of arts to personal development, the contribution of artistic education to making better persons and citizens, and political aspects of the budgeting of artistic education in Canada.

The article highlights the annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards to be held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, on January 27, 2006. The event recognizes the achievements of the Aboriginal citizens of Canada in various fields, ranging from agriculture to youth programs, including law and justice, and arts and culture. The award presentations are interspersed with live music and dance by prominent Canadian Native talent. The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, the parent body of the event, has distributed more than $18 million in scholarships to Native students since 1988.

The article presents a list of events, related to music, which would take place from November 2003 till November 2004. These events include, the Montreal Drum Fest 2003 to be held in Montreal, Quebec Province. Cinars 2003 would be held at Montreal, Quebec Province. Percussive Arts Society International Convention would be held in Louisville, Kentucky. Dallas Guitar Show and MusicFest 2004 would be held in Dallas, Texas from April 2004. CINARS 2004 would be held in Montreal, Quebec Province.

This article focuses on the 14th annual North American Native Arts and Craft Festival which was a success with artists traveling from across British Columbia to participate. Held at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre on Hastings Street, the Dec. 14-15, 2002 event was packed with artists, crafters, singers and dancers. Fifteen years ago Kat Norris recognized a need for a crafters' venue. “The high-end gold, silver and wood carvers had the Indian Arts and Craft Society's show held at the Hyatt each year, so I decided I would organize a show and invite headers, weavers and such,”

Discusses participation in the arts by Canadian adults. The increasing number of adults who take music lessons and move in literary circles; The effect of the Internet on artistic expression; The possibility that the wave of increased participation in the arts will result in a lowering of artistic standards.

Offers commentary on the lack of public spending in Canada in the late 20th century. Opinion of the author that a current budget-cutting mentality and obsession with the 'bottom line' has led to the decrease in monument building and public spending in general; Call for an increase in public spending in light of the new millennium and a budget surplus; Suggestion that more money should be allotted for artistic endeavors.

The article reports about the winners of the Canada Council Millennium Arts Fund grants. Among the top awardees include Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association (NACA), Saviirgayak Society of Baker Lake and Zacharias Kunnuk, a filmmaker. The competition's proceeds will fund arts projects all over Canada. This also marks the turning of the millennium. The grants that the winners were awarded will be put to finance art projects and other activities. NACA will be hosting a symposium called "Our Life in Stone," Saviirgayak Society will grant a jewellery-making project and Zacharias Kunnuk will help fund a film featuring Inuit legend.