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Bolster knowledge Bolster knowledge with stewards, educators, and curators by implementing fellowships, mentorships, and more. This will result in enhanced skills and knowledge exchange within the arts and culture community. Our path is to bolster skills and...

Intertwine ecosystems Intertwine ecosystems within producers, managers, and governors by guiding collective resource-sharing across geographic, disciplinary, cultural, and other silos. This will lead to a more resilient arts and culture sector. Our path is t...

Hatch platforms Hatch platforms of care with entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers by developing innovative remedies to precarity in all realms of life. This will lead to the empowerment of diverse voices and democratizing of access to resources in the crea...

Amplify stories of impacted groups, advocates, and activists by providing opportunities for impacted communities to share their experiences and perspectives. This will lead to increased empathy, understanding, and social change within the arts and culture se...

Sustain authentic human connections in real life by cultivating creative spaces that deepen trust between diverse groups in communities across Canada, from coast to coast to coast.   While trust is crucial for strong communities, people need to feel safe,...

Empower ingenuity in virtual life by strengthening the responsible use of digital technology and infrastructure with gig workers and other low-income groups locally and globally. Creativity and innovation in virtual spaces is essential for breaking down b...

Preserve vitality in natural life by empowering the potential of arts and culture to guide actions that safeguard all living things against environmental threats. Preserving the vitality of the natural world is crucial for our collective wellbeing and sur...

Manifest hope in dream life by amplifying the power and promise of justice-deserving communities to imagine and create aspirational futures where ecosystems of care flourish. Hope drives creativity and purpose. Free from everyday pressures, both conscious...

Honour legacy in ancestral life by uplifting those who steward and share the wisdom, traditions, stories, languages, and cultures of our ancestors, ensuring their vibrant continuity for future generations. Legacy includes the wisdom, traditions, stories, ...

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Over time, this plan will be made available in multiple languages and formats. All formats will be available in Fluent English or Plain English. Other languages will be available in selected formats only. They include: Languages Fluent English Plain Engli...

Indigenous land acknowledgement We honour the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land now called Canada for countless generations. From our office in Tkaronto (Toronto), we express gratitude for the opportunity to live and ...

Purposes Nourish positive change and care with, by, and for creatives of all kinds. Pledges Enliven human belonging with justice-deserving groups at every turn. 1. Deepen belonging2. Strengthen inclusion3. Celebrate diversity4. Boost equity5. Enable access...

Preface Purposes Pledges Priorities Paths Ponds

Wellspring noun The head or source of a spring, stream, river; fountainhead. A source or supply of anything, especially when considered inexhaustible: a wellspring of affection.

Major changes from Version 1 to 2. Purposes No changes Pledges 1: Deepen belonging Longer description and new sections in progress Structural changes to be applied to other wellsprings  Cue - Short defintion Context - Deeper description Care...

What is it? ArtsPond's Together Well is a framework designed to guide groups in collaboratively addressing complex issues. It supports the creation of meaningful and equitable solutions through a process grounded in shared purpose, care, and collective intell...

What is it? The Heads, Hearts, and Hands approach is a practice popularized by Dr. Jane Vella, an educator and author who focused on adult learning and the development of holistic education strategies.  It focuses on developing three key areas of intelligenc...

What is it? The Three Horizons framework was developed by Bill Sharpe as a tool for thinking about the future. It helps individuals and organizations explore different future scenarios and plan for change. The framework divides future possibilities into thre...