Read more about the article Arts Terms! What does ‘arts based inquiry’ mean?
Arts-based inquiry is like a fun and creative way of learning. It's when your teachers use art, like drawing, painting, music, or even dancing, to help you understand and explore different topics. So, you're not just reading from a textbook or listening to a teacher talk; you're using art to learn.

Arts Terms! What does ‘arts based inquiry’ mean?

This season, we're doing a lot of learning about terminology for the arts sector. One of the questions that came up recently was a question about what arts based inquiry means.

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Read more about the article Arts terms! What does critical diversity mean?
When we talk about "critical diversity," we're not just talking about having people from different backgrounds or with different qualities in a group. We're saying it's important to really value and include all those different people and their perspectives.

Arts terms! What does critical diversity mean?

In simple terms, critical diversity is like using all the crayons in the box to create beautiful and colorful pictures, and making sure that everyone, even those who were left out before, gets a fair chance to be a part of the artwork. It's about celebrating our differences and making sure they all count.

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Opportunity: Youth Artists Research Assistants for NIRIQATIGINNGA

Niriqatiginnga, meaning “come eat with me” in Inuktitut, is a groundbreaking project that blends arts, creative entrepreneurship, food security, and participatory research. The project is set to launch in November 2023 and offers an exciting opportunity for First Nations, Inuit and Metis youth aged 18 and older to explore these fields while actively contributing to their communities.

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Exploring project possibilities through Emergent Design

There are a lot of different qualities such as learning, alignment, innovation, and inclusion that are highly sought after on projects like ours. However, these qualities are often not directly attainable; they emerge from an intricate web of both implicit and explicit design choices. 

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