September 8, 2006 Source: :
http://announcements.usask.ca/news/archive/2006/09/sept_14th_u_of.html Sept. 14th U of S Lecture to Explore How Public Policy Can Support Arts and Culture SASKATOON, SK. - Greg Baeker, Canada's leading expert on integrated cultural strategies for cities, will headline a Sept. 14th public forum on the role of arts and culture in population gain and retention, wealth generation and quality of life in Saskatchewan's communities. Forum panelists U of S President Peter MacKinnon, StarPhoenix columnist Randy Burton, and Saskatchewan arts entertainer Brenda Baker will respond to ideas raised in Baeker's lecture entitled "Capitalizing on Culture: How can public policy support arts and culture for the public good?" This event will be held Thurs., Sept. 14th at 4 p.m. in the Neatby-Timlin Theatre, Room 241 of the Arts Building, University of Saskatchewan. The forum is organized by the Saskatchewan Institute of Public Policy (SIPP) and the City of Saskatoon's "Cultural Capitals: Building Cultural Bridges" project as part of SIPP's Armchair Discussion Lecture Series. SIPP Associate Director Rose Olfert says optimal public policy recognizes the broader benefits generated by arts and culture activities. "Cultural amenities, venues and environments are fundamentally important to the quality of life that citizens enjoy in our communities," she says. "Arts and culture contribute to the 'public good' by helping to create and sustain communities, develop social identity, and strengthen economic growth." About the speakers:
- Greg Baeker is a senior consultant with AuthentiCity, an urban policy practice of Navigator Ltd. led by former Winnipeg mayor Glen Murray. Baeker, who has a Ph.D. in urban planning, is Canada's leading expert in integrated cultural strategies for cities. Previously he served in senior leadership positions in Canada for 25 years as a policy maker, cultural planner and academic.
- Peter MacKinnon has been President of the U of S since July 1999. He previously served as Dean of Law and Acting Vice-President (Academic). He received the 2005 Award for Distinguished Service from the Canadian Bar Association (Saskatchewan Branch).
- Randy Burton is a political and general columnist for The StarPhoenix. His column, "Straight Talk" is published three times a week.
- Brenda Baker is one of Saskatchewan's best-known family entertainers. In the last 20 years, she has given more than 1,000 performances at schools, libraries, and festivals. She received the 2001 Saskatoon YWCA Woman of Distinction Award for her contributions to the arts. Founded in 1998, SIPP is a partnership between the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Regina and the Government of Saskatchewan. Its mandate is to expand knowledge and understanding of public policy concerns in Canada through supporting research and stimulating public debate. -30- For more information, contact: Rose Olfert, SIPP Associate Director
(306) 966-4023
rose.olfert@usask.ca Michael Robin
Research Communications
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2506 Elsa Johnston, SIPP Communications Officer
(306) 585-5863
elsa.johnston@uregina.ca
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