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SDG 8

Examples of UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth in Action

This page highlights stories and examples of UN Sustainable Development Goal 8 in action. SDG 8 aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. This goal focuses on fostering economic growth that benefits everyone, reducing inequality, and ensuring safe, fair, and inclusive work environments. It also emphasizes the importance of providing equal opportunities for all, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities. By supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation, SDG 8 seeks to create economies that provide good-quality jobs and sustainable livelihoods, contributing to poverty reduction and improved well-being for all.

View more examples of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) here.

Emerging youth artist and musician Tony Eetak explores a VR installation in summer 2024 at the Urban Shaman Contemporary Art Gallery in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

From Biophilic Design to VR: The Next Era of Artistic Storytelling?

Revolutionizing the arts in rural and northern communities, a Winnipeg-based program is merging UX/UI design, virtual reality, and biophilic principles to craft cutting-edge, sustainable solutions.…
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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.

Winnipeg Artists Using Storytelling, Events, and Curation to Inspire Change

Rooted in creativity and community, a Winnipeg-based program led by interdisciplinary artists Jamie Bell and Tony Eetak is blending participatory storytelling, innovative technologies, and mentorship,…
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Last year, Tony Eetak, an emerging Inuk artist from Winnipeg, visited regional communities Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation as part of his study on artist residency programs, exploring community connections and creative opportunities in northwestern Ontario.
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Northern Arts Collective To Expand Living Lab with Artist Residency Program

Exploring new ways to integrate art, culture, and sustainability, the team behind the Arts Borups Corners collective is gearing up to relaunch their living lab…
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We’re thrilled to unveil one of our most fun projects for this year—an innovative short course that brings together art, data, and technology in bold and transformative ways. "Arts, Data, and Immersive Storytelling" is a hands-on program that pushes the boundaries of how we interpret and communicate complex data through artistic expression and cutting-edge tools like OpenAI’s APIs and Three.js.

Arts, Data, and Immersive Storytelling with OpenAI and Three.js!

We’re thrilled to unveil one of our flagship projects for this year—an innovative short course that brings together art, data, and technology in bold and transformative ways. "Arts,…
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Tony Eetak, a Winnipeg-based youth artist, is one of the team members traveling across the city to meet with and engage different organizations, gaining insights into their work and best practices to strengthen arts programming in local communities.

Building Capacity in the Arts: Reviving Curriculum Design for Organizational Resilience

This fall and winter, we’re focusing on rebuilding capacity in rural and northern arts organizations through innovative curriculum design. By revisiting foundational practices from our…
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This week, team members engaged in meaningful discussions about leadership, emphasizing the importance of actions over titles as part of our 2024-2025 Fall and Winter Arts Incubator mentorship program. We shared insights on how intentional actions can inspire others and foster teamwork, and we expressed our gratitude to Lucy Eetak for her dedication in encouraging us all to take on new challenges. As we continue to connect with our community through upcoming events and projects, we are excited about the opportunities to strengthen our arts initiatives and support one another.

Designing our Mentorship and Internship Activities

Cultivating leadership through action is vital for team success. Our recent mentorship meeting highlighted how everyday actions can inspire and foster collaboration.
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This week in our 2024-2025 Fall and Winter Arts Incubator mentorship program, team members set clear and actionable goals while sharing valuable insights on creative collaboration. During the meeting, Tony inspired us by discussing how music and photography can deepen community connections and enhance our mentorship activities. We also began planning our end-of-year report and initiated ideas for making National Kindness Week impactful in February, ensuring our learning journey continues to thrive.

Mentorship Update: Setting Goals and Creative Ideas

Join us for this week's Mentorship Journey Update, where we explore actionable goals and innovative ideas for our arts incubator program, emphasizing music and community…
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This week, as part of our 2024-2025 Fall and Winter Arts Incubator mentorship program, we reflected on past programs, focusing on key lessons from last spring and summer. Team members shared valuable insights on creating continuity, with discussions on integrating themes from the Indigenous Intellectual Property Protection Program into future activities. Guided by Jamie Bell and Tony Eetak, we set clear intentions for upcoming initiatives, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and collaboration to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Reflecting on Past Programs & Setting Intentions

As we launch our 2024-2025 mentorship program, we reflect on past successes to enhance future initiatives, fostering growth through arts, food security, and community engagement.
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This year we were thrilled to see our tomatoes thriving, plump and green, thanks to the support and knowledge we've gained from Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Their support has been invaluable in helping us understand food production from the ground up, and we’re grateful for their commitment to fostering sustainable practices with our project. Photo: Tony Eetak, Art Borups Corners Youth, Arts and Media
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Planning: Exploring Program Models for Indigenous Food Labs and Commercial Kitchens 

In the coming months, our project team members will be reaching out, building relationships and engaging with organizations, programs and models that can help inform…
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How to make Traditional Fry Bread: A Delicious and Timeless Treat
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How to make Traditional Fry Bread: A Delicious and Timeless Treat

Discover the charm of traditional fry bread with this recipe, a cherished staple in Indigenous cuisines, particularly among First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. Learn…
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Jukebox In Exile is the new country music album from Flin Flon singer-songwriter C.C. Trubiak, blending classic country, honky-tonk, Americana and traditional storytelling into a collection of songs inspired by resilience, community and life in Northern Manitoba. Written during and after the 2025 Flin Flon wildfire evacuation, the album draws influence from country music legends including Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings and George Jones. Featuring the singles "Old Country Songs," "Being Rich" and the charting track "Outlaws Meditation," Jukebox In Exile showcases Trubiak's signature songwriting while celebrating small-town life, northern Canadian culture, queer country music and the enduring spirit of Flin Flon. The album is available now on major music streaming platforms.
Manitoba's own C.C. Trubiak's new album "Jukebox in Exile" dropped on June 5! Check it out today!

Upcoming Events

The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg August 13-16, 2026. Get your tickets now for this amazing event! The Art Spot Canada Under $100 Art Exhibition is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba this August! ART SPOT was created in 2008 in Calgary to support local emerging artists.  ART SPOT has curated and facilitated over 100 successful art events, including solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, workshops, concerts, body painting competitions, markets, community events and more.

WINNIPEG ARTS PROGRAMS

This platform, our Winnipeg, Manitoba hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Arts Incubator was seeded and piloted with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. We thank them for their investment, supporting northern arts capacity building and bringing the arts to life.

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NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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