Celebrating National Seal Products Day 2024
On May 28, 2024, our Executive Director, Jennifer Wicks, was honoured to attend a reception on Parliament Hill celebrating National Seal Products Day. National Seal Products Day is recognized annually…
Craft at the National Film Board of Canada
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is Canada’s public film and digital media producer and distributor. Founded in May of 1939, the NFB just celebrated its 85th Anniversary! In…
A Timeline of Volunteerism at the Canadian Craft Federation: 1900-2000
For over a century, countless individuals have volunteered at the Canadian Craft Federation and our affiliate organizations. Read this timeline of how volunteers shaped—and were shaped by—the formation of the…
March is National Craft Month
National Craft Month is a time to celebrate the creativity and skill of artists across Canada. At the Canadian Craft Federation, we’re continuing our tradition from last year by suggesting…
Craft’s Future: Highlights from the 2024 Symposium
Over the past month, we were overjoyed to host the online 2024 Craft Symposium, “Craft’s Future: CCF/FCMA National Symposium on Transformation and Innovation.” From January 12th to February 2nd, the…
The 2023 Laureate for the Robert Jekyll Award Announced
As a volunteer in various capacities, he has actively supported craft-based organizations and helped many individuals working and volunteering in the Canadian craft sector.
Remembering Robert Jekyll: A Visionary Leader and Advocate for Fine Craft in Canada.
Robert Jekyll June 22, 1933 – December 23, 2023 The CCF/FMCA is deeply saddened to share that Robert Jekyll passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 90….
Meet the 2023 Shortlist for the Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership in Craft
The Canadian Crafts Federation is excited to announce the 2023 Robert Jekyll Award shortlist.
Supporting Craftspeople
As we look toward the future and prepare for the 2024 Federal Budget, we urge the Government of Canada to take action in support of this critical sector.
Crafting Empowerment
The beauty of craft lies in the ability to affirm one’s identity, transcend binary norms, and serve as a tool for empowerment.