The membership of the Nanaimo Fringe Festival has been been restored with the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.

A release by the CAFF in September noted the NFF had its association suspended following concerns raised in July about the well-being and safety of festival participants and the artistic community.

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A joint release by CAFF and NFF released in February announced the restoration of membership.

B次元官网网址淣anaimo Fringe is working together in restorative collaboration with CAFF and the performing arts community in Nanaimo, particularly the trans and 2SLGBTQ-plus community,B次元官网网址� noted the release. B次元官网网址淧ositive steps have been taken by Nanaimo Fringe with continued mentorship, guidance and support from the CAFF.B次元官网网址�

The release added that the CAFF is committed to supporting NFF in the restorative process to ensure Nanaimo Fringe operates within the CAFF guiding principles.

The 14th annual Nanaimo Fringe Festival, managed by the Pacific Coast Stage Company, will proceed from Aug. 8-18.

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