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The Assembly of British Columbia Arts Councils is dedicated to connecting communities to promote and advance community arts and cultural development in British Columbia. The Assembly was founded in 1979. Its original purpose was to provide advocacy, leadership and support to community and regional arts councils in the province of British Columbia. Since then the Assembly has broadened its vision and mandate to support the central role of arts and arts practices in building community and the unique ways in which arts and culture contribute to a strong, healthy society. In partnership with the province's community and regional arts councils, and other arts service organizations, agencies and individuals, we undertake this by providing: advocacy, communications and networking, education, training and tools and resources.

Science Atlantic (formerly APICS) is a charitable organization representing 17 post-secondary and research institutes in Atlantic Canada. We have been providing networking and conference opportunities for undergraduate science students and faculty in the Atlantic region since 1962. Activities include annual conferences in nine disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields, lecture tours by notable scientists, awards recognizing research and science communication skills, travel assistance for students to attend conferences, and workshops for faculty.

Formed in 1979, the choir is directed by it's founder, internationally acclaimed composer Imant Raminsh. AURA is a member of the BC Choral Federation. The choir performs primarily in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Repertoire spans the Renaissance to the twenty first century and includes motets, choral art songs, folksongs and spirituals as well as extended major works with orchestra and professional soloists. Major works include Bach's B-minor Mass,St. John Passion and Christmas Oratorio, Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, Brahm's German Requiem, Rachmaninoff's Vespers, Handel's Israel in Egypt and Messiah, Mozart's Requiem Mass and Mass in C, Schuberts Mass in G as well as the directors own compositions including Magnificat and Missa Brevis performed in Carnegie Hall in 2006.

Supporting the future of our children through awards, scholarships and bursaries.

Through the vision of Artistic Director Wayne Specht, Axis Theatre Company has developed world-class, highly original theatre. It has actively pursued a multi-disciplinary style of presentation, incorporating many theatrical disciplines including dance, clown, puppetry and acrobatics underscored by inventive text and music. Our newest production RAVEN MEETS THE MONKEY KING is currently touring BC elementary schools in communities of all sizes,from our home in Vancouver up to the border with the Yukon. This new creation joins other successful productions in our popular Theatre for Young Audiences repertoire such as KING ARTHUR’S KITCHEN, THE EMPERORS NEW THREADS, ROBINSON CRUSOE and of course THE NUMBER 14, our comedic tour de force, which earned which earned both universal acclaim and multiple awards. Stretching the boundaries of live theatre, Axis has produced over 50 original works and been rewarded with 16 Jessie Richardson Awards by the Vancouver theatre community.

Timothy Christian School's vision is to deliver a dynamic, vibrant learning environment offering leading edge programs that inspire children to be alive in Christ. Please visit us at www.timothychristianschool.ca

Established in 1979, the Barrie Literacy Council was formed to respond to the needs of adults who have trouble with reading, writing, and math. A charitable and volunteer organization, the Council subscribes to the philosophy of “Each One Teach One”, and does so by pairing one tutor with one student at the student’s convenience. With the latest statistics estimating that 26% of Simcoe County residents cannot perform basic reading functions, the Literacy Council is dedicated to raising awareness in order to attract volunteer tutors, potential students, sponsors and the general public

Home of the Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival and Youth Talent Search Competition, Barrie, the Barrie Music Festival Association is comprised of a group of interested volunteers who dedicate their efforts to promoting performance opportunities for young musicians. We believe that Music Festivals provide a unique experience for competitors. Preparing for performances over several months, and then actually performing in public, teach competitors skills that will last a lifetime. And our young musicians not only get the chance to hear each other's performances, but they also receive adjudications and workshops from some of Canada's top musicians. Whether or not they continue into careers in the performing arts, for most competitors this will be the first step in what will become a lifelong support of the arts in their communities. The Barrie Music Festival Association is grateful for donations in any amount. Please help us keep the music alive! Thank you.

The BC Farm Museum was opened in 1966 and over the years has evolved into a total pioneer life collection. The museum association owns and operates over 20,000 square feet of exhibit space for over 5000 artifacts of historic farming machinery and pioneer life. The reference library contains over 5,000 volumes of books, pamphlets, and manuals.

Theatre New Brunswick began in 1969 with the aim of bringing professional theatre to a province where virtually no professional theatre existed. In those early years much of the focus was, out of necessity, on importing talent on stage and off. Along the way we developed work by New Brunswickers and raised up New Brunswick talent. Eventually, TNB’s presence throughout the province led to a new generation of theatre artists and audiences. These artists and audiences wanted to find a place for themselves and their stories on our stages. In recent years the vision has shifted from simply exposing New Brunswickers to great theatre to celebrating our own stories and talent.

Established in February 1938, Bethlehem Lutheran Church (BLC) started with Sunday school classes held in a deserted store on 66th Street and 120th Avenue in 1928.In the fall of 1932, English and German church services were conducted and it quickly became apparent that a permanent home was required. The first BLC was built on the corner of 65th Street and 119th Avenue in 1934 and in 1951 a second church was built on the corner of 59th Street and 118th Avenue. In 1961 the current property was purchased and the new building was dedicated in 1963.In 1996 -1997 a new sanctuary was added. BLC has been blessed by the service of more than 15 Lutheran Pastors,numerous teachers and laypeople over the years. BLC has a close relationship with Concordia Seminary and Concordia University College of Alberta. Bethlehem Preschool, Sunday School, Bible studies, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Vacation Bible School are just a few of the events/activities that call BLC their home.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada is Canada's leading youth mentoring organization, serving over 30,000 children and youth in over 1,000 communities across the country. It is our vision that "every child in Canada who needs a mentor has a mentor". Currently, there are 10,000+ children waiting to receive a mentor.