SDG 9

SDG 9 focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. This goal aims to improve the quality of infrastructure across industries, support the development of sustainable industries, and encourage the adoption of new technologies and innovations. SDG 9 emphasizes the importance of expanding access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable technology, particularly in developing countries, to stimulate economic growth and provide opportunities for all. By advancing innovation and strengthening industrial infrastructure, this goal aims to create sustainable, inclusive economies that can withstand future challenges.

Emerging youth artist and musician Tony Eetak explores a VR installation in summer 2024 at the Urban Shaman Contemporary Art Gallery in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

From Biophilic Design to VR: The Next Era of Artistic Storytelling?

Revolutionizing the arts in rural and northern communities, a Winnipeg-based program is merging UX/UI design, virtual reality, and biophilic principles to craft cutting-edge, sustainable solutions. By blending technology, storytelling, and nature-inspired design, the initiative empowers under-resourced arts organizations to thrive, adapt, and connect with global audiences—while staying deeply rooted in their local identities.

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In this photo, emerging Inuk artist and musician Tony Eetak reflects on the visible vault during a workshop at Qaumajuq and the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Since 2021, Art Borups Corners and the Winnipeg Arts Incubator program have been supporting artists and communities across Manitoba, northern Canada, and internationally, seeded with support from the Canada Council for the Arts.

Winnipeg Artists Using Storytelling, Events, and Curation to Inspire Change

Rooted in creativity and community, a Winnipeg-based program led by interdisciplinary artists Jamie Bell and Tony Eetak is blending participatory storytelling, innovative technologies, and mentorship, to inspire artists and organizations to amplify their voices, plan impactful events, and curate transformative exhibits—all while staying true to their cultural identities.

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We’re thrilled to unveil one of our flagship projects for this year—an innovative short course that brings together art, data, and technology in bold and transformative ways. "Arts, Data, and Immersive Storytelling" is a hands-on program that pushes the boundaries of how we interpret and communicate complex data through artistic expression and cutting-edge tools like OpenAI’s APIs and Three.js.

Arts, Data, and Immersive Storytelling with OpenAI and Three.js!

We’re thrilled to unveil one of our flagship projects for this year—an innovative short course that brings together art, data, and technology in bold and transformative ways. “Arts, Data, and Immersive Storytelling” is a hands-on program that pushes the boundaries of how we interpret and communicate complex data through artistic expression and cutting-edge tools like OpenAI’s APIs and Three.js.

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