Full-time and seasonal local and  hybrid program participation:
November 2021-2022

2022 Participation: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Hybrid Programming: Volunteer-driven, self-determining; and community-led.
Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario and Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba using Winnipeg, Manitoba as a central hub

Here are some statistics we have prepared based on the first year of our pilot program.

This year, 100 per cent of supported projects were involved in co-producing and bridging different types of knowledge. Additionally, 100 per cent of supported projects were led by Indigenous peoples and equity seeking groups in community based organizations. 

Winnipeg: 38% (23)
Lac du Bonnet: 18% (11)
Melgund Township: 32% (19)
Other places: 10% (6)
Total : 59 (November 2021-November 2022)

Local and Hybrid Participation

After significant disruption to programming, 2021-2022 saw increased participation for in-person and hybrid programming: Black and Persons of Colour (18.64%), Indigenous (38%) and Non-Indigenous (32.2%) children, youth and an aging population seeking structured recreation services and programs. 

Percentage of ArcticNet EDI KPIs tangibly actioned: 49.53% (53)

Key Performance Indicators

As we start to explore ways to measure our own program’s inclusivity and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we wanted to start by adapting elements of the ArcticNet EDI Strategy. It is a living, adaptable process we are already familiar with and feel is aligned with many of the key priorities and values most relevant to advancing our efforts.

Learn More about ArcticNet’s measurement process here.

Measurable actions in addressing 53 (49%) Key Performance Indicators were achieved over a period of 12 months with an emphasis towards: 

  • Creating and implementing opportunities for Northern, Indigenous and equity-seeking arts and cultural mentorship. This includes creating specific and reciprocal networking, arts and cultural entrepreneurship work opportunities prioritized towards youth, and ensuring accessible opportunities to those needing to supplement income or care for families.
  • Playing a leadership role in the integration of Indigenous leadership, curriculum, knowledge and perspectives in support of self-determined, community-based, participatory arts, recreation and community-led research programs. 
  • Being accountable through tangible actions, not empty words. Specifically, creating incentives that support perseverance and non-linear career paths by supporting and celebrating different pathways in arts, academia and research. This involves supporting Indigenous and Northern peoples’ business wherever possible. Current activities include supporting the design and development of digital return systems appropriate for rural, northern and remote communities.
  • Continuing to support groups, initiatives and organizations which promote inclusion in northern arts and research by designing culturally safe spaces for Inuit, Métis, First Nations and racialized emerging artists and cultural connectors. Creating and shaping spaces for discussing and advancing EDI work at committee, governance meetings and events.