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Government

Cultural Division
Ministry of Community Development
Government of Dominica
http://www.culturedominica.com/
Implementing cultural programs of the Government and National Cultural Council.
Development, promotion and preservation of Dominica 's various folk forms. Support for cultural organizations.
Information on cultural organizations and activities in Dominica. Develop cultural activities (festivals..)
Development and promotion of culture. Organization of cultural events. Dissemination of information.

Dominica's Festival Commission (DFC) – part of the National development corporation (NDC)\\
http://www.dominica.dm/festivals.htm
Advance Dominica's cultural industries and cultural tourism product associated with the business of entertainment domestically through educational programs, workshops, lectures and the like, and regionally and internationally through proper promotions and marketing.

National Arts Council
Old Mill Cultural Centre, Canefield, Roseau, Dominica
(767) 449 1804 / 449 3075
(767) 449 0416
[email protected]
Promote cultural industries
Formulate cultural policies and guidelines for Dominica's cultural development.

University/ Research

Folk Research Center
Old Mill Cultural Centre, Canefield, Roseau, Dominica
(767) 449 1804 / 449 3075
(767) 449 0416
[email protected]
Research and collection of data on Dominica Folk Tradition both here and abroad; Analysis, compilation, publication and dissemination of information; Provision of reference library as a source for researchers and students alike. Promoting the use of/and appreciation of Creole in contemporary life; Monitoring cultural research by all persons and institutions here and abroad; To organize and implement training programs.
To promote research into and preservation of culture
To contribute to cultural development of Dominica

Foundation

Rosie Douglas Foundation
http://www.rosiedouglas.com/
Scholarships, collection of educational material, teaching and research, cultural events.
Exchange of skills and knowledge.

NGO/Non-profit

Movement for Cultural Awareness (MCA)
11A Goodwill Road
Pottersville, Dominica
(767) 448 5167
(767) 448 2308 c/o SPAT
[email protected]
Preserve and develop Dominican cultural forms; Foster the development and raising awareness of the Dominican cultural identity; Organize and promote popular theatre and popular education as a vehicle for consciousness-raising, mobilization and development action; Research and document cultural traditions; Liaise with other cultural, educational and development agencies or groups and others, locally, regionally and internationally

Dominica Academy of Arts & Sciences (DAAS)
http://da-academy.org/index.html
Build institutional capacity and competence in arts and sciences.
Research and development

The Ralph Casimir and Orian Cultural Fund (ROC - Fund).
Affiliate to the DAAS
http://da-academy.org/roc1.htm
Fund Youth cultural development and awareness

Internet

Virtual Dominica
www.avirtualdominica.com/heritage.htm
www.avirtualdominica.com/culture.htm
Information communication.
Cultural heritage, arts.

Other

Old Mill Cultural Center
Old Mill Cultural Centre, Canefield, Roseau, Dominica
(767) 449 1804 / 449 3075
(767) 449 0416
[email protected]
The center houses the offices of the Cultural Division, a Folk Research center, a Sculpture Workshop, an Art Gallery, a multi-purpose meeting space and a Dance Studio
Research and promotion of culture

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