The Canadian College of Performing Arts is owned and operated by the Canadian Heritage Arts Society, a non-profit society registered with the Registrar of Societies of British Columbia (registered charitable organization #131341356RR0001) and managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. An Annual General Meeting is held each fall, open to all members of the Society. 

All information about the Canadian Heritage Arts Society can be found on their website, heritagearts.ca 

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The Canadian Heritage Arts Society’s mission extends beyond the College to the broader community, with a commitment to preserve and promote arts and culture, and increase awareness and appreciation by making the arts accessible to all. Visit their website to learn more about community programs and how you can get involved! 

CHAS was incorporated in the province of British Columbia in 1990 for the purpose of promoting the arts through education, training and performance. The society became a registered charitable organization in 1991, and commenced a highly acclaimed national touring program in 1992. It went from “mile zero” on the west coast to “mile zero” on the east coast and back again, followed by a trip through the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. Titled Experience Canada, the tour included presentations of the show Spirit of a Nation, created by Jacques Lemay and Janis Dunning, the founders of the Canadian Heritage Arts Society. 

The production reached over 800,000 people at festivals, schools and in theatres. In addition to being nationally televised on CBC, it was also featured in the Canada Day broadcast from Parliament Hill. 

Read more about the history of CHAS at heritagearts.ca/history!

Click here for a list of the Board of Directors and the Honorary Board.