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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 stark, simple image of a tree against a bright sky captures the spirit of our black and white photography project. Without the distraction of color, we are able to focus on the strong lines and delicate branches that define its shape. It’s a powerful example of how much we can see when we are encouraged to look differently at the world around us. Photo: Jamie Bell
Arts & Creative Leadership

Black and White on the Land

Connecting with nature through black and white photography, leaving the digital world behind.
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The changing seasons are starting to show themselves in the landscape, adding another layer of beauty to our blueberry picking. This photograph not only shows the full, ripe fruit but also hints at the yellows and reds on the leaves preparing for fall. It's a great example of the natural colors our artists and photographers are working to capture.
Photos and Short Stories

Harvesting Blueberries and Ideas

Capturing nature's beauty through photography, art, and creative expression.
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A cluster of asters in full bloom. These stunning native wildflowers provide a final splash of color and a crucial food source for pollinators as the summer winds down.
Photos and Short Stories

The Smooth Blue Aster

Late-blooming asters signal autumn's arrival, adding stunning beauty to our landscapes.
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A field of bright goldenrod reaches for the August sun. These flowers are a vital late-season food source for pollinators in Northern Ontario.
Borups Corners

The Golden Glow of August

Goldenrod brightens Northern Ontario roadsides, offering a late-summer feast for pollinators and a touch of gold.
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Art you can eat: A taste of summer straight from the garden. This rhubarb and berry crisp is a perfect representation of the season's bounty.
Sustainable Agriculture

Art you can eat …

Ready for "Art You can Eat"? This rhubarb and berry crisp recipe is a masterpiece of seasonal flavors.
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A vibrant Black-eyed Susan stands tall, its golden petals reaching towards the sun. The deep, rich center of the flower provides a striking contrast, making it a beloved sight in Northern Ontario meadows.
Photos and Short Stories

Black-eyed Susan

A Sunny Staple of Our Landscape There is a cheerful radiance to the Black-eyed Susan, a flower that seems to capture the very essence of…
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A detailed look at the intricate and delicate structure of Reindeer Lichen.
Photos and Short Stories

Northern Exposure

The Unseen Ecosystem: How Reindeer Lichen Feeds the North.
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Looking Forward
Arts & Creative Leadership

Looking Forward

New grants support Manitoba arts groups exploring change, sustainability, partnerships, and new business models.
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A Summer of Storytelling!
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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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The iconic "Nutty Club" ghost sign. A sweet piece of advertising and history painted on an old building.
Photos and Short Stories

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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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 $200 Art Show is coming to Calgary October 15-18. Art of all kinds- paintings, photography, textiles, mixed media, ceramics, handmade accessories, and so much more! Don’t miss your chance to discover amazing local art and one-of-a-kind finds!

MANITOBA 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

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

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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