What is Placemaking?
Placemaking is about more than just putting up a new playground or building a recreation center. It's about thoughtfully designing and activating our public spaces…
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Arts & Creative Leadership
Here, we cultivate arts and creative leadership through participatory, arts-based community initiatives. We offer news, features and stories on developing essential skills such as collaboration, innovative thinking, and effective communication, empowering artists and communities to lead with creativity and purpose. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and community engagement, we provide opportunities to build confidence, foster resilience, and drive social impact. Connecting artistic practices with leadership development, we prepare individuals to inspire change and strengthen their communities through the transformative power of the arts.
What Silence Says
When organizations fail to communicate — with staff, volunteers, funders, or the communities they serve — that absence becomes its own message.
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Social Proof: Show, Don’t Just Tell!
Social proof is the idea that people are more likely to trust, support, or engage with something when they see that others are already doing…
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“Photographing Flowers” Outdoor Workshop
Join us this Saturday, May 31, 2025, for an engaging outdoor workshop on photographing flowers and plants on the land!
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Deinfluencing: It Starts with Care
Not everyone is trying to go viral. In fact, many of us are stepping back. Not from community, but from the pressure to perform, perfect,…
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Understanding Municipal and Public Bodies as Qualified Donees in Canada
Municipal and public bodies in Canada play a vital role in supporting their communities—everything from local parks and libraries to public safety and social services.…
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Northwestern Ontario Nonprofits Face Significant Challenges
Ever wonder what challenges keep arts and recreation groups going in the remote parts of Northwestern Ontario? This report digs into it – from the…
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Qauruti: Wearing Our Culture with Dignity and Pride
In our culture, the Qauruti is more than a headband—it’s a symbol of who we are and where we come from.
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Exploring Mass Culture
This week, we're spotlighting Mass Culture, a national arts service organization that harnesses the power of research to support a more strategic, focused, and adaptive arts…
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Winnipeg in Black and White
WINNIPEG, MB — A striking new photography exhibition titled Winnipeg in Black and White is now on view, showcasing the work of emerging Indigenous artist and curator Tony Eetak.
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