Explores our participation and engagement with arts, culture, and recreation – all highly beneficial to wellbeing, physical and mental health, and social connections.
“I first got involved with Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba (AANM) when I was looking for deaf artists to sketch with. I wasn’t having any luck, so I became a member and took part in many programs. They started a new joint program with Martha Street Studio in 2013 called ‘Making Our Mark” and I became one of the first six artists to take part. It was amazing because they did everything to make sure it was inclusive. I met people who are now friends and I feel like I’m part of a community. Martha Street Studio is such a friendly, inclusive place. I feel at home there. It’s my happy place. We need to see more accessibility for people with a disability because they can bring a lot to the arts world.”
Alice Crawford, long-time member, Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba; Printmaker, Typography and collage artist
“I first got involved with Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba (AANM) when I was looking for deaf artists to sketch with. I wasn’t having any luck, so I became a member and took part in many programs. They started a new joint program with Martha Street Studio in 2013 called ‘Making Our Mark” and I became one of the first six artists to take part. It was amazing because they did everything to make sure it was inclusive. I met people who are now friends and I feel like I’m part of a community. Martha Street Studio is such a friendly, inclusive place. I feel at home there. It’s my happy place. We need to see more accessibility for people with a disability because they can bring a lot to the arts world.”
Alice Crawford, long-time member, Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba; Printmaker, Typography and collage artist
- Have affordable recreation year-round, in every neighbourhood, that is accessible (location, cost, time, services, etc.) for all age groups.
- Hold ‘state of arts’ meetings – factor Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) to determine what the arts/culture sector should look like and need.
Calls for action submitted by participants of two public, Vital Conversations held on June 22, 2022.
Indicators
RIVER ACCESS
51%
of Winnipeggers feel like they have easy access to a river, while 39% of Winnipeggers feel parks and public spaces along the rivers are safe. 19% feel Winnipeg’s rivers are clean.
Source: Representative survey of Winnipeggers 2022
TIME SPENT ON ARTS AND CULTURE ACTIVITIES
36%
of Winnipeggers spend time each week enjoying the arts.
Source: Representative survey of Winnipeggers 2022
PAID TIME OFF
<50%
Less than half of Winnipeg’s labour force has paid time off, on par with the provincial and national average.
Source: Statistics Canada 2021
