This is a first in a new series within the United In Dance podcast focusing on the attack on the Arts, Culture, and Heritage sector in Nova Scotia as a result of the 2026 Provincial budget.

In this conversation we are speaking with Oriana Duinker, Executive Director of The Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, discussing the complete elimination of funding to the Writers in Schools program, what that means for students, parents and the writers themselves.

We encourage all Nova Scotians to contact their MLA's and demand that these cuts to our cultural landscape be reversed. Templates and how to at: http://www.nsarts.ca/

Part 2 of our conversation with Therese Cruz, Executive Director of Visual Arts Nova Scotia, artist, and Councillor for the Town of Shelburne, all about how we can advocate for the arts in our everyday lives. #FundNSArts

Each year the fear of cuts to arts funding is real, and advocacy for the arts to ensure funding remains intact is vital. But not everyone knows where or how they can help make a difference. So we're diving into the world of arts advocacy and how we can use our voice in a variety of ways.

PLUS! We have singer songwriter and producer Alanna Matty and her brand new single "January" ⁠in our Nova Scotia Music Showcase.

We are very excited to have Therese Cruz, Executive Director of Visual Arts Nova Scotia, artist, and Councillor for the Town of Shelburne, join us this episode to talk about how we can advocate for the arts in our everyday lives.

Each year the fear of cuts to arts funding is real, and advocacy for the arts to ensure funding remains intact is vital. But not everyone knows where or how they can help make a difference. So we're diving into the world of arts advocacy and how we can use our voice in a variety of ways.

PLUS! We have emerging music artist Stacie Lynn and her latest single “Love Myself That Way” in our Nova Scotia Music Showcase.
AND, a little bit of info on the artistic sensation of Voguing in our “Did You Know” segment.