Going Global: Creative Pursuits – A Partnership Strategy to Support Culture Exporters

Is an important step toward creating and sustaining an environment that supports and promotes the efforts of Nova Scotia cultural exporters.

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Culture Counts: Statistics Canada Study on Nova Scotia's Culture Sector

The direct and indirect impact of the culture sector in Nova Scotia, as measured by the contribution to the GDP, was estimated at almost $1.2 billion in 2001. This was one finding in a Statistics Canada study sponsored by Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage that examines a variety of indicators to assess of the health and vitality of the culture sector in Nova Scotia.

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Supporting Data Part I

Supporting Data Part II

Culture Division Publications

Cultural Policy (English Version PDF

French Version PDF)

Nova Scotia Cultural Strategy

Culture Division Links of Interest

	Nova Scotia and the Highland Council of Scotland Working Together In October of 2002, the Province of Nova Scotia and the Highland Council in Scotland signed a memorandum of understanding which outlines areas of joint interest and cooperation to strengthen Gaelic language and culture on both sides of the ocean.
	Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design The Centre is instrumental in cultivating and promoting craft and design-related industries in Nova Scotia. By providing flexible services, facilities, resources, and opportunities for broadening skills, the Centre is a catalyst in advancing new approached to craft and design.
	Art Gallery of Nova Scotia With a history dating to 1908, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia serves the public by bringing the visual arts and people together in an environment which encourages exploration, dialogue and enjoyment.
	Nova Scotia Arts & Culture Partnership Council The Nova Scotia Arts and Culture Partnership Council will oversee provincial investment in arts and culture. The new model, which replaces the Nova Scotia Arts Council, will result in broad community input into investment decisions and administrative savings that will go directly to artists and cultural organizations.