about us
about us
about us
The Centre for Cultural Futures Canada works with local communities and cultural organizations across Canada to create cultural value by shaping place identity, fostering social cohesion, and improving well-being. As a national nonprofit, we focus on strengthening the cultural sector in rural, remote, and underrepresented communities through community-led learning, sector-informed research, and inclusive dialogue.
upcoming events
The Future of Rural Culture Summit 2026
January 14, 2026 / virtual
The Future of Rual Culture Summit is our inaugural online gathering that brings together cultural practitioners, community leaders, and sector allies to explore how culture can help shape stronger, more connected rural communities. Rooted in the belief that cultural value is essential to place identity, social cohesion, and community well-being, the summit will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural, remote, and underrepresented communities across Canada.
Through a series of thoughtful conversations, we’ll examine the systemic barriers that limit cultural participation and sustainability in these contexts—and explore how we can work collaboratively to build a more equitable, responsive, and resilient cultural future. This summit is a space to listen, reflect, and imagine new approaches to cultural work that centre lived experience, local knowledge, and collective care.
Registration opens October 19. Click the link below to receive updates to our Summit program and registration details.
Introducing the Centre for Cultural Futures Canada
November 5, 2025 / virtual
Join us for a 30-minute webinar that introduces who we are, what drives our work, and how you can get involved in shaping a stronger, more equitable cultural sector that work. Whether you're a cultural practitioner, community leader, or simply curious, this is your opportunity to learn how membership with the Centre connects you to learning, networks, and a national movement for cultural transformation.
Introduction to the Future of Rural Culture Summit
November 19 / virtual
Curious about the upcoming Future of Culture Summit? Join us for a brief, 30-minute webinar introducing the themes, goals, and opportunities behind this national gathering. Learn how the summit will explore culture’s role in rural and underrepresented communities, and how you can take part in shaping a more equitable and connected cultural future.
a curated collection of ebooks
Launching February 2026, Cultural Futures Books is a new online bookstore dedicated to ideas, leadership, and innovation in arts, culture, and heritage. With curated collections, diverse voices, and accessible pricing, we’re building a space where cultural professionals, community builders, and lifelong learners can discover resources that inspire and transform.
Become a member today.
Join a growing national community committed to building a more equitable, connected, and resilient cultural sector—especially in rural, remote, and underrepresented communities.
By becoming a member of The Centre for Cultural Futures Canada, you’re helping reimagine how culture contributes to community well-being, place identity, and social cohesion. Our members are cultural practitioners, community leaders, and advocates working across arts, heritage, and public life—united by a shared belief that culture is essential to the future of our communities.
Together, we’re creating space for bold conversations, practical learning, and collaborative solutions that reflect the lived realities of cultural work across the country.
