A Summer of Storytelling!
This summer will be about revisiting, organizing, and preparing those stories for circulation, ensuring they are both preserved and made accessible in meaningful ways.
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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.
Old Signs of Winnipeg: Nutty Club
The famous "Nutty Club" for quality! An enduring piece of painted advertising in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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The Low-Growing Delights
Dwarf Red Raspberries: part of our project documenting Ontario's native plants and stories.
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Enigma: The Code Machine
The Enigma Machine stands as a symbol of WWII cryptography. Its complex mechanism and history remain fascinating.
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Alaska Highway Adventures
Even a simple gas station becomes spectacular against this stunning backdrop.
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Your Life Is A Story
Your life isn't random. Learn to find the plot points that create your unique personal narrative.
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Main Street Treasures
Main Street's pawn shops and thrift stores hold countless stories and unexpected treasures.
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Wild Blueberry Watch
The Promise of Blue: Northwestern Ontario's Berry Season Look at these little guys! You can just see them, nestled among the green leaves in Northwestern…
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Melgund Rocks For Canada Day
Country Twist, with Gerry McArthur, Tanya McArthur, and Maurice Betournay, delighted a packed audience, making it a day to remember.
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Saskatoon Season Beckons
Saskatoon berries are plumping up. Discover this versatile Canadian fruit, perfect for picking.
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