Strategic Framework

Strategic Framework

Calgary Arts Development seeks to renew the true spirit of this land as understood by the Blackfoot, Tsuut’ina, Stoney Nakoda and Métis peoples; a vision that sees art and culture as integral to how we relate to one another in a good way, in concert with the land and stewarding it for our future generations.

Our four-year Strategic Framework for 2023 – 2026 supports an arts ecosystem approach, which leads to a diversified pattern of relationships as well as a deep connection to this land called Mohkinsstsis.

Envisioning a creative, connected Calgary through the arts, we believe that the arts have the power to build our city. We are pleased to announce the release of our 2023 – 2026 Strategic Framework.

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Our Commitment to Equity

Our commitment to Indigenous reconciliation, racial equity, disability justice, and gender and sexual diversity.

We acknowledge that the land we gather on, Mohkinsstsis, is the ancestral territory of the Siksikaitsitapi — the Blackfoot people — comprising the Siksika, Kainai and Piikani Nations, as well as Treaty 7 signatories, the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Îyârhe Nakoda Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney First Nations. Today this land is home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Districts 5 and 6 as well as many First Nations and Inuit from across Turtle Island.

We acknowledge that there has been art, music, dance, storytelling and ceremony on this land since time immemorial and it is in the spirit of this land and its people that we do our work.

Please see our full Commitment to Equity, including the sections on our aspirations, accountability, current initiatives and EDIA history.