Taste the Creativity

Who knew tackling food security could be this deliciously fun? Join us this summer as we explore the arts, one bite at a time.
Who knew tackling food security could be this deliciously fun? Join us this summer as we explore the arts and food security, one bite at a time.

This week, members of our project team are exploring some of the many amazing arts and food spaces across Winnipeg. We’ve had an incredible time visiting places and spaces like the Urban Shaman Contemporary Art Gallery, Red River College, Artspace and the Video Pool Media Arts Centre.

“Exploring the vibrant arts and food scenes in Winnipeg is not just enjoyable but also a powerful way to foster social connectedness and community inclusion,” said Jamie Bell, one of the founding artists and community based researchers behind Art Borups Corners. “Food is about belonging, and by getting off our screens and into these amazing places and spaces, we build stronger, healthier, and more engaged communities.”

All that exploring builds up an appetite! So to cap off our awesome adventures in the Exchange District, we capped off our tour with a visit to Smoke’s Poutinerie for a taste of Winnipeg’s best poutine!

About our summer programming

This year’s Youth, Arts and Media Team summer activities are supported by Global Dignity Canada, and with funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Manitoba Agriculture, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, Agri-Food and Agriculture Canada and the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Skills Program. We thank them for supporting our youth and programs.

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Tony Eetak

Tony Eetak is an emerging artist, musician and culture connector from Arviat, Nunavut, now exploring the arts in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A founding member of the Art Borups Corners, Tony has a demonstrated passion for photography, music, composition, and visual arts. With over five years of experience as a dedicated volunteer, collaborator and co-funder of several arts projects, Tony has been involved in various participatory arts events through organizations like the Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, Inclusion in Northern Research, and Our People, Our Climate. His contributions earned him recognition as a National Role Model by Global Dignity Canada in 2023. His work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Manitoba Arts Council and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program.

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