Week Two Summer Arts Incubator Update
AI and Arts interns advance Northern Indigenous AI, cultural preservation, and entrepreneurship, and BizForClimate's upcoming policy roundtable.
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design
This section showcases the outstanding support and collaboration we’ve received from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), particularly through the Creative Entrepreneurship and Master of Arts in Creative Leadership programs. From empowering Arctic youth in Nunavut with entrepreneurial skills, to supporting artificial intelligence and climate resilience and innovation in Manitoba, and advancing sustainable agriculture and food security in Northwestern Ontario, MCAD students, faculty, and researchers have played an instrumental role in mentoring our teams and strengthening our community-led initiatives. Our programs are proud to say they have been “Made with MCAD,” and we express our deep gratitude for their visionary partnership, creative leadership, and ongoing commitment to social impact across borders.
From CO-STAR to ECO-STAR NORTH
ECO-STAR is a cutting-edge innovation framework designed to accelerate climate entrepreneurship by integrating AI, Indigenous knowledge, circular economy principles, and regenerative business models.
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2025 Summer Arts Incubator Week One Update
AI, arts, climate entrepreneurship: MCAD-backed initiative builds community capacity, shaping future frameworks.
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Designing with Dignity: Weaving Arts into Community and Recreation
Across many communities, especially in northern and rural areas, people are facing isolation, limited opportunities, and shrinking support systems. Designing with Dignity is a direct response to…
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Shifting Horizons: Edges of Ice and Snow
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA -- Inuit youth photographer Tony Eetak is using his lens to capture the changing Arctic landscape and the impact of climate change on…
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Virtual Exhibit: 177 Weeks
Winnipeg, MB — A new exhibit, 177 Weeks: Art, Belonging, and the Life In-Between, has launched, showcasing a curated collection of photos that have been viewed over…
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Northern Art: Revolutionizing Preservation and Creation with LiDAR, 3D Photogrammetry, and Virtual Spaces
Imagine walking through a museum, but instead of navigating crowded hallways or worrying about the next tour group, you’re free to explore every nook and…
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Youth Leadership Pipelines: Arts as a Catalyst for Future Recreation Leaders
The future of recreation depends on nurturing young leaders today. This article delves into how arts-based recreation programs are building essential leadership skills in youth,…
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Formal Learning: Building Bridges & Strategic Pathways in Arts & Leadership
Beyond passion, leadership requires strategy. Explore how formal education empowers young creatives with essential skills in management, policy, and more. Part 3 shows how academic…
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The Power of Informal Learning: Cultivating Art, Creativity & Community from the Ground Up
Want to know the secret to unlocking raw talent and building strong communities? It's informal learning! From workshops to traditional knowledge, explore how "learning by…
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