At the intersection of disability justice and creativity, lies Maurina’s passion as an arts educator, who finds beauty and connection in healing and coping with trauma through art. When asked about her artistic practices, Maurina says: “I personally go with the ebb and flow of experiences I have. Of course I call myself a mixed-media […]

While digital environments aren’t always the most accessible medium for all, it is also true that online tools, for many, are a very powerful and effective way of learning new things and connecting with new people. There is such a palpable magic in human to human connections and the energy exchange that comes with conversations, […]

Within the context of learning, navigating the digital world is a duo-level challenge. It represents the nuance of being both vitally and transcendently important, while also being an inaccessible barrier to some. Accessibility, and the re-definition of such, became a key topic when discussing the characteristics of a digital learning environment. For example, there are […]

    Impassioned through conscious storytelling and his love for music, Aaleem’s purpose is deeply rooted in his commitment to the youth within his communities, as well as honoring the oral traditions of music making to encourage and affirm the spirit and collective energy of those who are finding their voice.  When asked to consider […]

This year, Voice of Purpose launched the Catalyst Incubator, a 6 month container that provided mentorship and support to 4 artist-educators from across Canada and the US (including Toronto, Atlanta, Chicago and BC) in the creation and development of unique 8 week programs for participants across different age groups and artistic mediums. It’s 2023, and […]

During our March 2022 Catalyst Voices gathering, we took a co-dive into our Engaging Artists in Digital Learning Environments (EADLE) Research. During this session we presented our Key Findings of Phase 1 of our research initiative. Let’s re-enter that container now, as we reflect together on our key findings and take-aways from our time together. […]

Our June 2022 Catalyst Voices session explored the concept of Future Studies within the context of transformative arts education. Often dismissed as daydreams, Future Studies involves the powerful use of our imagination; reminding us that dreaming is the first step of actualization. We underline this thought with the understanding that transformative arts can be an […]