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Conférence gratuite: Le pouvoir des noms de lieux

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Célébrez l’Année de la francophonie avec les Archives provinciales et la Société historique francophone de l’Alberta.

DEADLINE: September 8, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Book Launch: The Wonderful Worlds in Edmonton

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Little Ditas explores Edmonton's hidden gems, history, and diverse communities, celebrating what makes the city unique.

DEADLINE: October 10, 2026 - 1:00 pm

Free Webinar: Intro to Hybrid Publishing & Wild Skies Press

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In this webinar, attendees can expect to learn the differences between traditional publishing, self publishing, hybrid publishing, and how to propel a publishing career forward.

DEADLINE: September 16, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Gallery & Boutique Coordinator

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We’re looking for an organized, proactive, and communicative Gallery & Boutique Coordinator who can work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and play a hands-on role in delivering engaging community arts programming, events, and workshops.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026 - 4:00 pm

AFA funded authors nominated for the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards

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Winners will be announced on June 5 in Edmonton.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

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The largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers.

DEADLINE: February 12, 2027 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards

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A not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories

DEADLINE: February 25, 2027 - 5:00 pm

AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English

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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

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6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

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First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.