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    the future of culture

    The Centre for Cultural Futures Canada works with local communities and cultural organizations across Canada to create cultural value by shaping place identity, fostering social cohesion, and improving well-being.

about us

about us

The Centre for Cultural Futures Canada works with local communities and cultural organizations across Canada to create cultural value by shaping place identity, fostering social cohesion, and improving well-being. As a national nonprofit, we focus on strengthening the cultural sector in rural, remote, and underrepresented communities through community-led learning, sector-informed research, and inclusive dialogue. 

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upcoming events

Registration is open until March 3, 5:30 pm
Free to register; advance registration is required.

Join rural cultural leaders, municipal staff, and community organizers from across Canada for a national roundtable on the lived realities of rural cultural work. This conversation will build on the momentum of the Future of Rural Culture Summit, offering a space to share experiences, challenges, and opportunities while helping shape CFCC’s research, programs, and advocacy in the year ahead.

a curated collection of ebooks

Launching April 2026, Cultural Futures Books is a new online bookstore dedicated to ideas, leadership, and innovation in arts, culture, and heritage. With curated collections, diverse voices, and accessible pricing, we’re building a space where cultural professionals, community builders, and lifelong learners can discover resources that inspire and transform.


our vision

We envision a future where Canada’s cultural sector is a dynamic force for social cohesion, inclusivity, and sustainability, connecting communities, amplifying diverse voices, and fostering cultural innovation that protects and celebrates Canadian creative expression and our shared cultural heritage.

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Join a growing national community committed to building a more equitable, connected, and resilient cultural sector—especially in rural, remote, and underrepresented communities.


By becoming a member of The Centre for Cultural Futures Canada, you’re helping reimagine how culture contributes to community well-being, place identity, and social cohesion. Our members are cultural practitioners, community leaders, and advocates working across arts, heritage, and public life—united by a shared belief that culture is essential to the future of our communities.


Together, we’re creating space for bold conversations, practical learning, and collaborative solutions that reflect the lived realities of cultural work across the country.


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