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GWYNNE DYER  is a well known Canadian freelance journalist, columnist, and lecturer in Canada and around the world.  He regularly can be seen as a guest on the CBC National News.

STEPHEN MURGATROYD is an internationally recognized author, journalist, lecturer, and keynote speaker.  See previous posts on this website.

On May 31st in Calgary and June 1st in Edmonton, both gentlemen gave a presentation at a “Learning Our Way to the Next Alberta” event.  These were both open to the public.

During the lectures, Dr. Dyer talked about the importance of fine arts education in Alberta and he stated, “… don’t regard spending on culture as a an indulgence – it is a critical investment in the future of Alberta and will produce profound and poignant social and economic returns.” 

Dr. Murgatroyd made similar comments in support of fine arts education.  He stated, “…spending on arts education and creativity is as critical as spending on maths and science if Alberta wants to become an innovation economy where every talent is found, developed and available to help Alberta become the place the world needs to see. Cutting arts funding and arts education is a decision to limit the future of Alberta and will permanently damage our ability to compete and be successful as a Province – it makes no sense.”

For more information on the above, check out the following link:  http://www.learningourway.ca/

Note – we received permission from both Dr. Dyer and Dr. Murgatroyd to publish their comments on our website.