Mapping Existing Philanthropic Support for the Theatre Sector on the Canadian Prairies

Description

This research project will explore philanthropic support for the theatre sector in the Canadian Prairies. The project’s overall goal is to present the patterns and policies of charitable support using an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion framework which will be developed that will focus on meaningful partnership, social justice, respect and reciprocity. The project responds to a gap in the literature of philanthropic activities in this subsector of western Canada’s cultural landscape. It will evaluate charitable support of this sector in the light of the pandemic, anti-racist movement, and the reconciliatory acts of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.

Our goal is to identify wise practices for philanthropic support in the theatre sector and existing gaps. This knowledge will shine a positive light on those funding agencies who are making good progress in addressing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and combatting inequities.

Overall, we want to reach a conclusion concerning the number of supports available in the prairies and their roles of philanthropy in permeating social justice in the theatre sector.