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Home / SDG 8

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.

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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Experience the warm, comforting flavors of bannock, freshly baked to a golden crisp and soft, tender interior. Ideal for sharing around the campfire or enjoying at home, this classic bread is a true taste of tradition. A special thanks to Tony Eetak from the Niriqatiginnga Youth, Arts, and Media team for this mouth-watering shot!
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Classic Bannock Recipe: A Simple and Delicious Traditional Bread

Discover the timeless charm of homemade bannock with our easy recipe. This traditional bread, with its golden-brown crust and tender, fluffy interior, is perfect for…
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Collaboration with local communities and exchanging traditional knowledge will be vital components of our framework moving forward. Working even more closely with community members and regional champions like the Minneapolis College of Art and Design will allow us to create more relevant and impactful solutions.

Designing our Creative Journeys

Join us August 16, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. for an engaging session on designing our collaborative journeys.
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A visit to Red River College

On Campus: A visit to Red River College

This month we visited Red River College in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba!
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This summer we're growing beans and peas!

The leaves are getting bigger …

This summer we're growing beans and peas!
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Indigenous Artists from across Manitoba gathered at Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery for a roundtable discussion with the Manitoba Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts in May 2024.
Arts & Creative Leadership

Bringing the Arts to Life in Winnipeg

Celebrate Manitoba's vibrant arts scene! This inspiring gathering in Winnipeg, hosted by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Manitoba Arts Council, was a…
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Activities will focus on educating and raising awareness about Intellectual Property (IP) and Indigenous Cultural Expressions among artists, youth, and Elders involved in community-based participatory arts entrepreneurship programming.
Arts & Creative Leadership

Harvesting Creativity for Community Empowerment Through Arts-Based Research

Arts-based research is not just about producing art; it is about using creativity as a tool for social inquiry and transformation.
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On Decolonization and Empowerment

On Decolonization and Empowerment

Empowering youth to become powerful narrators of their own stories, Art Borups Corners fosters advocacy, policy influence, and decolonized learning for Indigenous artists and cultural…
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Explore Innovative Technologies: In order to enhance local food production, processing, transport, and storage, it's essential to explore and adopt innovative technologies. These technologies can help communities overcome geographical and climatic challenges and improve the efficiency and sustainability of their food systems.

Food Tech Forward: Youth explore AI Technologies for Arts and Participatory Organizational Development

Explore how initiatives like Art Borups Corners are empowering Indigenous youth in the digital world and addressing key challenges in community development and communication.
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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, Manitoba August 13-16, 2026!
The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba August 13-16, 2026!

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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