Impacts and Outcomes: May 2024 News and Updates
From new partnerships and initiatives to significant milestones reached, there's plenty to celebrate and share. Here's a glimpse into some of the highlights from the past two months
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.
A Time for Transformation: Manitoba Arts Council 2024-2026 Priorities
The Manitoba Arts Council's 2024-2026 strategy puts equity at up front, ensuring underrepresented voices are heard across Manitoba. As well, a strong emphasis on climate responsibility and environmental stewardship signals a pioneering role for the arts in combating climate change.
Indigenous youth participated in workshops to learn how to protect their cultural heritage and intellectual property rights, gaining valuable skills to safeguard Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions.
IIPP-0071: Introducing Intellectual Property Protection and Indigenous Cultural Expressions
The Indigenous Intellectual Property Protection Program (IIPP) empowers Indigenous youth to protect their cultural heritage through IP education, global collaboration, and accessible resources.