ICA Canada

06/20/2026

We would like to thank everyone who attended the ICA Canada AGM last Wednesday.

A special thank you to Duncan Holmes for leading the reflective discussion on ICA's core wisdoms and shaping the future for ICA Canada. We also wish to express our gratitude to the small group guides for helping foster these engaging discussions.

One of the themes that emerged from our conversation was the importance of connecting personal transformation with positive social change. Participants reflected on how the wisdom and history of ICA can continue to guide us as we look to the future, inspiring new possibilities. There was also a strong sense of the value of strengthening connections with the broader global ICA network, learning from one another as we continue to evolve.

Thank you to the ICA Canada Board members, staff and ICA Associates for your continued support!

06/17/2026

Last Saturday, ICA Canada's Board Secretary Karen Persad led a Courage to Lead round table talk discussion at the Govern of Impact Conference in Halifax. The discussion explored reflective leadership, shared learning, and practical frameworks to strengthen governance and Board effectiveness.​

This Annual Learning & Connecting Conference was held from June 13-15 and provided a valuable opportunity for Board members and governance leaders to explore effective governance in uncertain times, learn emerging practices, and connect with peers from across the sector.

ICA Canada would like to express its heartfelt thanks to Karen for her leadership and dedication in creating this valuable opportunity.

06/15/2026

Congratulations to the ICA Nepal team!

06/15/2026

The Board of Directors of The Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA Canada) invites past, present, and future ICA Canada supporters and members to attend the 2026 Virtual AGM.
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EDT)
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Following the business portion of the AGM, we will host a facilitated conversation, and we are grateful to have Duncan Holmes leading this time together. As ICA enters another season of renewal, we'll reflect on our history, purpose, and core foundations, exploring how they can continue to guide and shape our future.

Please RSVP to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ica-canada-2026-annual-general-meeting-tickets-1990339145964?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

06/03/2026

Reminder to Register!

The Board of Directors of The Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA Canada) invites past, present, and future ICA Canada supporters and members to attend the 2026 Virtual AGM.

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EDT)
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Annual General Meeting (AGM) Discussion: Rooted and Relevant: Reflecting on ICA’s Core Wisdom

After the business portion of the AGM, we will explore what’s at the heart of ICA, in Canada and around the world, and what must we carry with us into the future? Drawing on ICA’s rich history of participatory, human-centred approaches to change, this conversation invites us to reflect on the values, methods and vision that have defined our work for decades. Together, we’ll explore what remains essential and how we can keep ICA’s role and offerings meaningful and impactful in today’s rapidly shifting world.

We will share a link to a brief ICA historical overview (5-8 minute read) with all who RSVP in preparation for this discussion. We are looking forward to facilitating this conversation and hearing your insights.

Please RSVP to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ica-canada-2026-annual-general-meeting-tickets-1990339145964?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/27/2026

Still time to Register!

Building a healthy workplace culture is something many leaders strive for—yet it can be one of the most challenging things to truly cultivate.
Culture is shaped not only by vision or values statements, but through everyday experiences, relationships, systems, and assumptions. Often, leaders and teams experience workplace culture very differently.

Join us for a facilitated Courage to Lead conversation exploring workplace culture through reflection, dialogue, and practical insight. This is not a training session, but a space to pause, think together, and engage more deeply with the realities of leadership and team dynamics.

We’re also delighted to welcome Deanne Gagnon, facilitator and consultant, whose thoughtful and grounded approach to leadership has been partly inspired by her own experience in Courage to Lead—making this collaboration especially meaningful.

📅 June 2 – How can we practically build a healthy workplace culture?
🕛 12–1pm ET

To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1986003501936?aff=oddtdtcreator

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05/26/2026

The Board of Directors of The Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA Canada) invites past, present, and future ICA Canada supporters and members to attend the 2026 Virtual AGM.

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EDT)
_____________________________________________________________

Annual General Meeting (AGM) Discussion: Rooted and Relevant: Reflecting on ICA’s Core Wisdom

After the business portion of the AGM, we will explore what’s at the heart of ICA, in Canada and around the world, and what must we carry with us into the future? Drawing on ICA’s rich history of participatory, human-centred approaches to change, this conversation invites us to reflect on the values, methods and vision that have defined our work for decades. Together, we’ll explore what remains essential and how we can keep ICA’s role and offerings meaningful and impactful in today’s rapidly shifting world.

We will share a link to a brief ICA historical overview (5-8 minute read) with all who RSVP in preparation for this discussion. We are looking forward to facilitating this conversation and hearing your insights.

Please RSVP to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ica-canada-2026-annual-general-meeting-tickets-1990339145964?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/21/2026

On behalf of ICA Canada, we extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Jean Houston. Her lifelong commitment to human potential, leadership, and transformational change inspired people around the world and leaves a lasting legacy.

Through Jean's engagement across different cultures, she brought curiosity, wisdom, and a deep appreciation for the richness of diverse experiences and perspectives. ICA Canada is grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with her in the past and experienced the insight and spirit she brought to her work.

Our thoughts are with her family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives she touched.

We appreciate this beautiful tribute made by Robertson Work: https://robertsonwork.substack.com/p/celebrating-the-completed-life-of?r=57po13&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true

05/19/2026

Building a healthy workplace culture is something many leaders strive for—yet it can be one of the most challenging things to truly cultivate.
Culture is shaped not only by vision or values statements, but through everyday experiences, relationships, systems, and assumptions. Often, leaders and teams experience workplace culture very differently.

Join us for a facilitated Courage to Lead conversation exploring workplace culture through reflection, dialogue, and practical insight. This is not a training session, but a space to pause, think together, and engage more deeply with the realities of leadership and team dynamics.

We’re also delighted to welcome Deanne Gagnon, facilitator and consultant, whose thoughtful and grounded approach to leadership has been partly inspired by her own experience in Courage to Lead—making this collaboration especially meaningful.

📅 June 2 – How can we practically build a healthy workplace culture?
🕛 12–1pm ET

To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1986003501936?aff=oddtdtcreator

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