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Haus of Owl Creation Club in Victoria is a Coworking Club for Creators committed to fostering collaboration, creativity, and education in the local community.
Phoria is an immersive tech studio that specializes in cutting-edge Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality (VR/AR/MR/XR) technology, with a mission to generate a positive impact on the world.
The Global Centre for Indigenomics (GCOI) is dedicated to advancing indigenous economic and cultural development, aligning with pragmatic cultural and economic shifts.
Wisdom at Work, pioneers in mindfulness, contemplative science, and collective wisdom, have introduced Mindful Leadership and Advanced Mind Fitness programs across diverse sectors. Simultaneously, ICCI, based in Hawaii and Seattle, fosters a consciousness shift essential for navigating today's complex world with wisdom, compassion, creativity, and courage.
Humanitas Smart Planet Systems is a network of mission-driven companies and multinational consultants dedicated to transforming organizations, teams and leadership toward a healthy thriving sustainable planet. Works include a Venture Fund, working with founders and executives to provide innovative solutions and thought leadership, along with being committed to positive social impact.
The Black Bag Media Collective is an artist-run, not for profit collective of artists working across disciplines in Media Arts, live performance, music and audio, Virtual Reality and emerging technologies. The BBMC produces quality works of art, recordings, and performances by collective members and their associates. The BBMC also supports the production, presentation, documentation and dissemination of the work of independent artists.
IM4XR Media Lab is dedicated to Indigenizing VR/AR/360 by enabling Indigenous communities to find effective ways to incorporate these technologies into educational, cultural, language, artistic and commercial applications.
The iSpace Lab at Simon Fraser University envisions a future where human-computer interaction seamlessly integrates with everyday life, empowering individuals and enhancing society's collective capabilities. Through cutting-edge research and innovation, we strive to create immersive technologies that revolutionize how we learn, work, communicate, and interact with our environment. Join us in shaping the future of human-computer interaction.
Telefilm Canada is the national film agency dedicated to supporting and promoting the Canadian audiovisual industry. With a focus on financing, development, production, and promotion, Telefilm plays a pivotal role in showcasing Canadian talent both domestically and internationally. Through strategic partnerships and investments, Telefilm fosters the growth and success of Canada's film and television sector, contributing to its vibrant cultural landscape and global recognition.
Creative BC is a dynamic hub for British Columbia's creative industries, providing vital support and resources to nurture and promote the province's diverse talent and projects. As a key catalyst for growth and innovation in sectors such as film, television, music, digital media, and publishing, Creative BC plays a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of British Columbia and beyond. Through strategic initiatives and partnerships, Creative BC drives economic development and fosters a vibrant creative ecosystem that thrives on collaboration and innovation
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Winter Arts Festival seeks to light up Victoria and connect diverse communities through meaningful art and inclusive experiences that reflect its many stories and cultures. Creating accessible public art, events and space is integral to realizing VMF’s vision to build a society that deeply values art and culture.
The Human Data Commons Foundation (HDC) is a non-profit based in Vancouver, Canada, inspiring the tech sector and everyday citizens towards an equitable and sustainable future for all. HDC’s mission is to integrate tech, ethics and consciousness for all life so that as a society we are more aware and conscious of the ways we develop and use tech.
The City of Victoria is dedicated to fostering a thriving cultural ecosystem where creativity, innovation and artistic excellence can flourish.
The Presencing Institute, affiliated with MIT, is at the forefront of advancing the theory and practice of systems transformation. Through initiatives like U-Lab 2x, it empowers individuals, organizations, and multi-sector groups to drive change within their contexts. With a commitment to fostering innovation and fostering a sustainable future, the institute collaborates with partners worldwide to catalyze impactful transformation in society.
Canada Council for the Arts is proud to be Canada’s public arts funder. We contribute to the vibrancy of a creative and diverse arts and literary scene through our grants, services, prizes and payments to Canadian artists and arts organizations.