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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
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 new 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 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 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.
Nominate a youth, adult or senior volunteer who has contributed to the well-being of their community.
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
- Jun 2, 2024
Alberta is honouring current and veteran soldiers, sailors, aviators and their families for their dedicated service to Canada.
- Jun 1, 2024
Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued the following statement on the start of Pride Month:
- May 29, 2024
Alberta’s government is investing $66 million to build stronger communities through community grants to non-profit organizations.