Including matching funds the impact sits at $32.2 million to Canada s cultural economy. “NIAC is honoured to be a part of the artsvest mentorship training program,” Diane Levesque, NIAC president, said. “Having access to a wide spectrum of development and fundraising resources will enable us to develop lasting community relationships that will assist us in years to come, not only with sponsorships, but getting to know our community on a much larger scale.” Having both the regional arts councils accepted into the program shows artsvest recognizes the progress made in developing the North Central sector of the province, Linda Rempel, CAC president, said.