ATLANTIS EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION POLICY AND RESOURCE KIT

With support from the Canada Council's Sector Innovation Grant, as well as Canadian Heritage, we are proud and pleased to provide Atlantis' Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and Resource Kit.

Atlantis' Board members heard from their communities about the difficulty in finding Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policies that are activating rather than passive. We worked hard to create a Policy and Resource Kit that serves to activate your organization's Board, Staff and Community.

With the contribution of some amazingly skilled and knowledgeable collaborators, Atlantis put together a Policy and Resource Kit with contemporary resources and assessment tools that can be used and built upon uniquely for each organization. 

Please share this Resource Kit widely with other organizations that you think would benefit!

EAST OF WHERE UPDATE: Workshops for Our Membership, Round 2

In late 2020, Atlantis secured funding from Canada Council’s Sector Innovation and Development Fund for the project East of Where. East of Where aims to conduct sector-wide research, and facilitate resource sharing on equity policies between Atlantic ARC’s. 

East of Where references East of There, a symposium Atlantis co-hosted in 2013 on ARC’s independent publishing practices. This project took a regional scope, examining the shared experiences of Atlantic provinces which are always referenced in relation to neighbouring provinces to the west. East of Where also references Mary MacDonald’s 2012 W(here) Festival, which examined regional art practices and asked “Where is here exactly?” In an effort to find our footing in the region, we investigate how local arts communities in the Atlantic provinces interact and inform the Atlantic artist-run sector.

East of Where is a project comprised of three phases:

  1. An Atlantis-led conversation at the 2019 Atlantis/APAGA conference on equity practices in the arts

  2. Sponsorship of HR/equity/anti-racism/anti-oppression workshops for our membership (more details below on how members can access funds)

  3. Facilitated policy development and sharing for our membership

Phase 2: Workshops for Our Membership, Round 2

Having the Round 1 of HR/equity/anti-racism/anti-oppression workshops for our membership happen early 2021, we are now offering Round 2 for Atlantis members to access funds. 

How to Access Funds

  1. Ensure that your membership to Atlantis is in good standing, send in a membership form and outstanding payments to aarcatlantic@gmail.com. *note: 2020-2021 membership fees are being waived on request for members who have lost revenue from COVID-19. Please email aarcatlantic@gmail.com to request a fee waiver.

  2. Write up a brief description of what you will use the funds for

    • Who will you hire to teach the workshop?

    • Who will the workshop be offered to?

    • What will funds be spent on?

      • Facilitator fees (all facilitators must be paid CARFAC fees at minimum)

      • other expenses such as space rental, supplies, meals, transportation, ASL interpretation, etc. 

  3. Email your request to: aarcatlantic@gmail.com

  4. Atlantis’ Board will notify you of the approval of your funding request, then you can hold your workshop

  5. After your workshop is finished, send Atlantis an invoice for your actual costs, and a brief (1-2 paragraph) description of how it went, and we will send you an e-transfer or Paypal to reimburse for those expenses. 

Contact aarcaatlantic@gmail.com or your Atlantis regional board rep if you have any questions. All funds must be used by March 2022. 

Workshop Request FAQ:

Q: How much funding can I request?

A: Most funding requests are approximately $1,000 and awarded on a first come first served basis. Requests above $1,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Q: What were the funds in Round 1 used for?

A: Organizations who accessed funds in Round 1 conducted anti-oppression, anti-racism, de-escalation, harm reduction, and Indigenous cultural diversity training. 

Q: Can I access funds in Round 2 if my organization accessed funds during Round 1?

A: Yes, if your Atlantis membership is in good standing, you may also access the Round 2 funds.

Suggested Workshop Leaders and Facilitators

These suggestions are put forward by Atlantis’ Board of Directors as 2SLGBTQIA+, QTIPOC and IBPOC educators and consultants who have experience and expertise working with artist-run organizations and co-ops, and have worked with some of Atlantis’ members before
Nova Scotia:

  • Carmel Farahbakhsh carmel.facilitation@gmail.com - offering QTBIPOC-led anti-oppression and anti-racism training specifically geared towards artist-run centres. Support with policy development and trauma-informed approaches to event and program planning. (offers online training)

  • Kate McDonald (The Magic Project) magicproject91@gmail.com - offering Queer, African-Nova Scotian-led anti-racism workshops and facilitated conversations, anti-racism and safer/brave space policy advisory and development. 

  • The Youth Project https://youthproject.ns.ca/education/ - offering professional development education and policy development services for individual cultural workers and educators on youth-centred approaches to safer spaces and inclusivity (specifically for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth)

  • Ashanti Leadership http://www.ashantileadership.com/ - offering Black-led education and consultation on human rights, policy development and BIPOC-centred board development (online work/training confirmed available)

Digital/Canada-Wide:

  • Future Ancestors Services https://www.futureancestors.ca/ - offering Black and Indigenous-led consultation, research board development and policy development, anti-oppression and anti-racism training. Specializes in online training, bilingual. 

JOB CALL! / OFFRE D’EMPLOI!

(Le français suit)
JOB OFFER

ATLANTIS PROJECTS COORDINATOR

Deadline to apply = AUGUST 3, 2021

 Atlantis: the Association of Artist-run Centres from the Atlantic supports and promotes the activities of artist-run centres in Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Atlantis is a networked organization that is hosted in the Atlantic regions of the unceded, unsurrendered lands of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, and Wolastoqiyik Peoples, as well as the Inuit, the Innu, the southern Inuit of Nunatukavut.

Job Description:

Under the direction of Atlantis’ volunteer Board of Directors, the Atlantic Projects Coordinator will provide administrative and management support for the organisation. The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and leading the implementation of the final phase of Atlantis’ Sector Innovation and Development project, East of Where, administering new professional development sponsorships for Atlantis’ membership, and will play an important role in supporting the Board of Directors with the organization’s administrative upkeep. 

 This position is open to any candidate within Atlantic Canada. This position can be done from home with the support of a small home office/equipment stipend. Work from the office of one of Atlantis’ member organizations may also be negotiated. This is a 1-year contract for 30 hours per month. There are no set office hours for this position. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Taking a leading role in implementing East of Where’s policy development consultation project, including hiring the consultant(s) and acting as the liaison between them and Atlantis’ Board and Membership

  • Sending out regular communications to Atlantis’ membership to promote and inform them about Atlantis’ support systems and programming

  • Coordinating quarterly thematic meet-ups for Atlantis’ membership

  • Supporting the Board in coordinating monthly board meetings, including sending out reminders, and helping to prep reports and member updates 

  • Working with the Board to develop programming for the annual APAGA/Atlantis Conference

  • Supporting Atlantis’ Treasurer with project and operating budget updates and accounts payables

Required Skills and Competencies:

  • Knowledge of art & familiarity with artist-run centres

  • Knowledge of the cultural sector in the Atlantic region is considered an asset

  • Some experience in project and event management

  • Experience with, or willingness to learn about anti-racist, anti-oppression and equity practices within the arts

  • Fluency in oral & written English

  • Fluency in oral and/or written French is considered an asset

  • Good communication and writing skills

  • Proficiency with standard digital office and public communication tools

  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work alone or in a team

  • Open-minded, creative, dynamic and innovative

  • Some familiarity with small nonprofit finances and the ability to work within a budget

Remuneration and Perks:

  • $25 per hour for 30 hours per month plus a small home office stipend

  • A flexible and autonomous work environment with work-from-home options

  • Travel within the Atlantic Provinces

Please send your resume, and cover letter to the attention of the Atlantis Hiring Committee at aarcatlantic@gmail.com 

 

ACCESS NOTES

Atlantis is committed to employment equity, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who self-identify as women, trans or gender diverse, Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, and/or Persons with Disabilities. Atlantis is particularly encouraging of those who are typically under-represented in contemporary art and artist-run centre staff, namely IBPOC, QTBIPOC and Persons with Disabilities and endeavours to be a kind, empathetic workplace. 

 We offer a flexible work environment with negotiable hours and work-from-home options as needed. As stated above, Atlantis will also endeavour to work with its member organizations to support the candidate in accessing a separate office space or access to office equipment if desired and within the capacity of the member organizations closest to the employee. 


••••

OFFRE D’EMPLOI

COORDINATION DES PROJETS
Date de tombée = 3 août 2021

 L’Association Atlantique des centres d’artistes autogérés (Atlantis) a pour but d’appuyer et de promouvoir les activités des centres d’artistes de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard, de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, du Nouveau-Brunswick et de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Atlantis est une entité composée d’organismes des provinces de l’Atlantique qui sont situés sur les territoires ancestraux non cédés des Peuples Beothuk, Mi'kmaq, et Wolastoqiyik, et des Inuits, Innus, et des Inuits du sud de Nunatukavut.

 Sous la direction des bénévoles qui forment le conseil d'administration d'Atlantis, la personne responsable de la coordination des projets fournira un soutien administratif à l'organisation. Cette personne sera chargée de superviser et de diriger la mise en œuvre de la phase finale du projet East of Where, d'administrer le développement professionnel des membres d'Atlantis, et jouera un rôle important en soutenant le conseil d'administration avec l'entretien administratif de l'organisation.

 Ce poste est ouvert à tout·e candidat·e résident·e au Canada Atlantique. Ce poste peut être occupé à domicile à l’aide d'une petite allocation de bureau/équipements ou le travail peut être fait à partir des bureaux de l'une des organisations déjà membre d'Atlantis. Il s'agit d'un contrat d’une durée d’un an à 30 heures par mois. Il n'y a pas d'heures de bureau fixes pour ce poste.

 

Responsabilités : 

  • Jouer un rôle de premier plan dans la mise en œuvre du projet de consultation sur l'élaboration des politiques d'East of Where, notamment en embauchant le/la ou les consultant·e·s et en assurant la liaison entre celleux-ci, le conseil d'administration d’Atlantis et les membres d'Atlantis

  • Envoi de communications régulières aux membres d'Atlantis pour promouvoir les activités du secteur et faire circuler les informations relatives aux divers systèmes d’appui et à la programmation d'Atlantis

  • Coordonner les rencontres thématiques trimestrielles des membres d'Atlantis

  • Soutenir le conseil d'administration dans la coordination des réunions mensuelles du conseil d'administration, y compris l'envoi de rappels et l'aide à la préparation des rapports et des mises à jour des membres

  • Travailler avec le conseil d'administration pour développer la programmation de la conférence annuelle APAGA/Atlantis

  • Soutenir la trésorerie d'Atlantis par les mises à jour des budgets de projets, d’exploitation et des comptes créditeurs

Aptitudes et compétences requises : 

  • Connaissance du domaine des arts et familiarité avec les centres d'artistes autogérés

  • Une connaissance du secteur culturel de la région de l'Atlantique est considérée comme
    un atout

  • Expérience dans la gestion de projets et d'événements

  • Expérience ou volonté d'en apprendre davantage sur les pratiques antiracistes, anti-oppression et d'équité dans le domaine des arts

  • Maîtrise de l’anglais à l’oral et à l’écrit

  • La maîtrise du français à l’oral et/ou à l’écrit est considérée comme un atout

  • Bonnes capacités de communication et de rédaction

  • Maîtrise des outils de bureau et de communications publiques standards

  • Bonnes capacités interpersonnelles et capacité à travailler seul ou en équipe

  • Ouverture d'esprit, créativité, dynamisme et innovateurice

  • Une certaine familiarité avec des exercices budgétaires pour des organismes à but non lucratif et la capacité de travailler dans le cadre d'un budget

 

Rémunération et avantages sociaux : 

  • 25 $ l'heure pour 30 heures par mois + une petite allocation de bureau à domicile

  • Un environnement de travail flexible avec des options de travail à domicile

  • Voyager dans les provinces de l'Atlantique

 

Veuillez envoyer votre curriculum vitae et votre lettre de motivation à l'attention du comité d'embauche d'Atlantis à aarcatlantic@gmail.com

 

NOTES D'ACCESSIBILITÉ

Atlantis s'engage en faveur de l'équité en matière d'emploi, et nous accueillons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes qui s'identifient comme femmes, trans ou de genres divers, noires, autochtones, personnes de couleur, 2ELGBTQIA+ et/ou personnes handicapées. Atlantis encourage particulièrement celleux qui sont généralement sous-représenté·e·s dans l'art contemporain et le personnel des centres d'artistes autogérés, à savoir IBPOC, QTBIPOC et les personnes handicapées, et s'efforce d'être un lieu de travail aimable et empathique.

 Nous offrons un environnement de travail flexible avec des horaires négociables et des options de travail à domicile selon les besoins. Comme indiqué ci-dessus, Atlantis s'efforcera également de travailler avec ses organisations membres pour aider le/la candidat·e à accéder à un espace de bureau séparé ou à accéder à du matériel de bureau dans la limite des capacités des organisations membres les plus proches de l'employé·e.

East of Where Project

*Les détails/descriptions/formulaires de ce projet ne sont malheureusement disponibles uniquement en anglais.

Atlantis is pleased to announce that we have successfully received funding from the Canada Council’s Sector Innovation and Development Fund for our project East of Where.

East of Where aims to conduct sector-wide research, and facilitate resource sharing on equity policies between Atlantic ARC’s. East of Where references East of There, a symposium Atlantis co-hosted in 2013 on ARC’s independent publishing practices. This project took a regional scope, examining the shared experiences of Atlantic provinces which are always referenced in relation to neighbouring provinces to the west. East of Where also references Mary MacDonald’s 2012 W(here) Festival, which examined regional art practices and asked “Where is here exactly?” In an effort to find our footing in the region, we investigate how local arts communities in the Atlantic provinces interact and inform the Atlantic artist-run sector.

East of Where is a project comprised of three activities:

  • An Atlantis-led conversation at the 2019 Atlantis/APAGA conference on equity practices in the arts, and sponsorship to cover the full cost of travel for all Atlantis members

  • Sponsorship of HR/equity/anti-racism/anti-oppression workshops for our membership (more details below on how members can access funds)

  • Facilitated policy development and sharing for our membership

How to Access Funds (information for our members)

  1. Ensure that your membership to Atlantis is in good standing, send in a membership form and outstanding payments to aarcatlantic@gmail.com. *note: 2020-2021 membership fees are being waived on request for members who have lost revenue from COVID-19.

  2. Write up a brief description of what you will use the funds for

    • Who will you hire to teach the workshop?

    • Who will the workshop be offered to?

    • What will funds be spent on?

      • Facilitator fees (all facilitators must be paid CARFAC fees at minimum)

      • other expenses such as space rental, supplies, meals, transportation, ASL interpretation, etc.

  3. Email your request to Atlantis’ President (Sally) at director@eyelevel.art

  4. Atlantis’ Board will approve the use of funds, then you can hold your workshop

  5. Send Sally an invoice for your actual costs after the workshop, and a brief (1-2 paragraph) description of how it went, and we will send you a cheque, e-transfer or Paypal you to reimburse you for those expenses.

Contact Sally or your Atlantis regional board rep if you have any questions, all funds must be used by March 2021. We are working on a policy review and development project for our whole membership over the next few months.

Suggested Workshop Leaders and Facilitators

These suggestions are put forward by Atlantis’ Board of Directors as 2SLGBTQIA+, QTIPOC and IBPOC educators and consultants who have experience and expertise working with artist-run organizations and co-ops, and have worked with some of Atlantis’ members before

Nova Scotia:

  • Carmel Farahbakhsh carmel.facilitation@gmail.com - offering QTBIPOC-led anti-oppression and anti-racism training specifically geared towards artist-run centres. Support with policy development and trauma-informed approaches to event and program planning. (offers online training)

  • Kate McDonald (The Magic Project) magicproject91@gmail.com - offering Queer, African-Nova Scotian-led anti-racism workshops and facilitated conversations, anti-racism and safer/brave space policy advisory and development.

  • The Youth Project https://youthproject.ns.ca/education/ - offering professional development education and policy development services for individual cultural workers and educators on youth-centred approaches to safer spaces and inclusivity (specifically for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth)

  • Ashanti Leadership http://www.ashantileadership.com/ - offering Black-led education and consultation on human rights, policy development and BIPOC-centred board development (online work/training confirmed available)

Digital/Canada-Wide:

  • Future Ancestors Services https://www.futureancestors.ca/ - offering Black and Indigenous-led consultation, research board development and policy development, anti-oppression and anti-racism training. Specializes in online training, bilingual.

Flotilla/Flottille Re-Telling Project

We are so pleased to be able to release 3 incredible publications! Many thanks to Amanda Shore, Michael McCormack, Brandon Hoax, Becka Viau and Ryan Josey for their incredible help on this project!

  1. The Flotilla/Flottille Digital Publication: recapturing events of the conference through critical writing, project reviews and documentation.

  2. Flotilla/Flottille Playbook: breaking down the equity, institutional and structural underpinnings, challenges and ideas behind this conference.

  3. Visioning an Indigenous-led ARC in the Atlantic: capturing the conversations that came from a closed-space two-day visioning conference with Indigenous artists, curators and administrators from across Turtle Island.

Browse each publication individually, or go through the entire Flotilla/Flottille website to read more about the conference and all of the re-telling projects at flotillaatlantic.com

We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who attended FLOTILLA! We are gathering feedback and delegate experiences as we look towards our own projects, and pass along what we’ve learned to the next regional organization to host the ARCA National conference. 

We invite all participants and delegates to fill out the survey below before January 20th, thank you so much!

Au nom de tous les membres de l'équipe de travail et du CA d'Atlantis, nous vous remercions sincèrement de votre participation à Flottille. Nous invitons tous les délégués (y compris les artistes participants et les partenaires organisationnels) à répondre à ce sondage.