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The Centre For Cultural Futures Canada

OUR WORK

what we do and
why it matters.

At the Centre for Cultural Futures Canada, we foster an inclusive and dynamic environment for cultural innovation and collaboration across the country. Our work champions the vision of a thriving cultural sector—one that values diversity, addresses systemic challenges, and embraces the complexities of a rapidly changing world. We offer consulting services to empower organizations, advocate for necessary systemic changes, and facilitate the development of sustainable, future-focused cultural strategies. Through our initiatives, we aim to create pathways for cultural institutions and communities to thrive, connect meaningfully, and contribute to the vibrant cultural fabric of Canada.

our vision
​and mission

We envision a future where Canada’s cultural sector is a dynamic force for social progress, inclusivity, and sustainability, connecting communities, amplifying diverse voices, and fostering creative innovation that preserves and celebrates our shared cultural heritage.


The Centre for Cultural Futures Canada empowers the cultural sector by fostering innovation, collaboration, and equity. Through strategic consulting, advocacy, and professional development, we drive systemic changes that enable cultural organizations to thrive, ensuring that Canada’s diverse communities are represented, engaged, and sustained in the 21st century.

our priorities

1. cultural collaboration & innovation
​We foster new partnerships and creative solutions to ensure the cultural sector thrives through collective action and cutting-edge ideas.

2. systemic change advocacy
​We champion policies and practices that dismantle barriers and drive equitable transformation in Canada’s cultural landscape.

3. equitable & inclusive participation
​We prioritize inclusivity, ensuring that diverse voices are amplified and that all communities are represented in shaping the cultural future.

4.  sustainability & legacy building
​We prioritize inclusivity, ensuring that diverse voices are amplified and that all communities are represented in shaping the cultural future.

our four strategic pillars

The Centre for Cultural Futures Canada fulfills its vision and mission by offering a diverse range of programs and services designed to empower Canada’s cultural sector to thrive in a rapidly changing world. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and equitable practices, we aim to break down barriers and create opportunities for all communities to engage in and benefit from culture. Our goal is to ensure that the cultural sector remains resilient, inclusive, and reflective of Canada’s diverse voices and heritage, while driving social progress and sustainability for future generations.

planning, evaluation & research services

We provide strategic planning and evaluation, placemaking, museum design, and digital transformation services and undertake research to help forge deeper community connections with culture.

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cultural
innovation ​labs

We create experimental spaces where cultural leaders collaborate to develop new approaches, creative solutions, and innovative programs uniquely targeted for Canada's cultural sector.

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advocacy & policy
​development

We engage with policymakers and stakeholders to promote systemic changes that ensure equitable, sustainable, and forward-thinking practices that position Canadian cultural leadership.

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professional development

We offer workshops, instructor and self-led online courses, and mentorship programs designed to build leadership capacity, foster creativity, and equip cultural professionals for the future.

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our leadership

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