Pathways

Graphic with the Pathways logo and tagline “Learn | Reflect | Integrate” at the top. Below, large bold text reads “Last chance!” followed by “Program applications are open until today, July 15 at midnight PST.” The design features wave-like color blocks in teal and navy blue with a dotted pattern at the bottom.

⏰Last call for Pathways applications! Applications are open until midnight, PDT today.

We are looking forward to welcoming a new group of organizations into Pathways this fall and we hope your organization will be among us!

🔗Apply here: manypathways.ca
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A graphic featuring a close-up of a classic blue alarm clock against a bright blue background. “Pathways – Learn | Reflect | Integrate” is at the top, and at the bottom: “Closing soon! Applications are open until July 15.” The design uses teal and light gray wave shapes to frame the top and bottom of the image.

Pathways applications close tomorrow, on Tuesday, July 15 at midnight PDT.

It only takes 15-30 minutes to apply! Only have one of your two applicants ready to apply? No problem, just submit part 1 and our team will reach out with next steps.

Time is ticking! Apply here: manypathways.ca

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🧩Veronica Buck
🧩Yun-Jou Chang

Applications are closing next week! Apply at manypathways.ca by July 15

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🧩Meeka Noelle Morgan
🧩Nate Gerber
🧩Sidi Chen

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🧩Jenna Reid
🧩Kenji Maeda
🧩Kia Kadiri
🧩Kingsley Strudwick

A navy blue slide that says "meet the guides". Pathways logo is featured, and a teal dotted pattern runs along the lower half of the image.

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1/4 Meet the Guide team!

Pathways Guides act as program companions and accountability partners. They bring different perspectives and strengths and are committed to caring for our community, their participants, and elevating others.

🧩Allison Girvan
🧩Amber Santos
🧩Bethany Handfield

"How We Got Here: A Pathways Complexity Conversation" starts today at 12 pm - 1:30 pm PDT

The founding leadership team of Pathways will share some of the initial questions and quandaries they needed to navigate to create this program.

Register: forms.gle/7BReWzz37ora...

The 4 members of the co-leadership team stand together in a line. Their picture is displayed on the silhouette of a computer monitor. Text reads: How We Got Here: A Pathways Complexity Conversation. July 9th 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT. Zoom. Moderator: Allison Girvan Panel - Founding Members: Elliott Hearte, Carla Stephenson, Ryan Hunt, Kenji Maeda

Join us for "How We Got Here: A Pathways Complexity Conversation"

The founding leadership team of Pathways will share some of the initial questions and quandaries they needed to navigate to create this program.

July 9th 12 pm - 1:30 pm PDT

Register: forms.gle/7BReWzz37ora...

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🧩Elliott Hearte | Executive Director | Arts BC

🧩Ryan Hunt (outgoing) – Former Executive Director | BCMA

🧩Lorenda Calvert – Interim Executive Director | BCMA

Want to get to know the leadership team better? On Wednesday, July 9th, we are hosting an event: forms.gle/7BReWzz37ora...

Logos of Pathways, Arts BC, BC Museums Association, Greatver Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance, and Rural Arts Inclusion lab are featured. Bold text reads: Meet our leadership team.

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We work in a trust-based, co-leadership model at Pathways, led by @artsbc.bsky.social , @bcma.bsky.social , the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance, and the Rural Arts Inclusion Lab.

Meet the team:

🧩Carla Stephenson | Director | RAIL

🧩Kenji Maeda | Executive Director | GVPTA

Sometimes organizations ask "This sounds great, but what exactly happens during the program"? It isn't easy to answer this question, because each organization experiences the program in a unique way.

manypathways.ca/overview/

Applications close on July 15
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The 4 members of the co-leadership team stand together in a line. Their picture is displayed on the silhouette of a computer monitor. Text reads: Next Week. How We Got Here: A Pathways Complexity Conversation. July 9th 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT. Zoom. Moderator: Allison Girvan Panel - Founding Members: Elliott Hearte, Carla Stephenson, Ryan Hunt, Kenji Maeda

Our next event "How We Got Here: A Pathways Complexity Conversation" is on July 9th from 12 pm - 1:30 pm PDT

The founding leadership team of Pathways will share some of the initial questions and quandaries they needed to navigate to create this program.

Register: forms.gle/7BReWzz37ora...

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Already doing the work of equity and access in your organization?

Pathways can support organizations like yours. Join a community of peers, deepen your practices, and gain access to paid tools and resources that can help you sustain and expand your impact.

www.manypathways.ca

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Image text reads: What if my organization is small, or low-capacity?

We understand, many organizations in our sector right now are facing capacity challenges. This program was created with this in mind.

Our Community Care program can help you participate in the program: manypathways.ca/program-deta...

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Do you want to feel more connected to like-minded arts, culture, and heritage colleagues?

📍Pathways is a free learning program that helps bring together our sector from all corners of the province.
www.manypathways.ca
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The top section has bold white text on a blue background that reads, "Do you work at a museum or heritage site?" Below, there is a photo of a workshop or discussion session, where a group of participants are seated and raising their hands. A facilitator stands at the front, also raising her hand and speaking into a microphone. At the bottom of the image, on another blue background, is the Pathways logo with the tagline: “Learn | Reflect | Integrate.”

We’re inviting museums and heritage orgs from BC to join Pathways!
✔️One-on-one conversations with a Guide
✔️Peer networks to connect with arts, culture, and heritage orgs
✔️Subsidized access to resources like repatriation tools, cultural safety training, etc.
www.manypathways.ca
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Text reads: Are you, or your organization, new to this work?

“Our cohorts gave us a chance to talk to other people in the industry about all the struggles we were facing and get different perspectives.” -Tanya Nielson, Kamloops Arts Council

"We don’t feel as alone. We feel more confident, we feel connected, and we feel like we can overcome some of these very tough challenges.” -Elizabeth Batista

“My guide has been a huge personal support mechanism for me” - Robin Clegg, Symphony of the Kootenays

Are you, or your organization, new to equity and access work?

Pathways meets you where you are and can help you get started! Get connected, get resources, and get tailored support for your context.

📩Applications are open until July 15
Learn more and apply at: manypathways.ca
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The 4 members of the co-leadership team stand together in a line. Their picture is displayed on the silhouette of a computer monitor. Text reads: How We Got Here: A Pathways Complexity Conversation. July 9th 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PDT. Zoom. Moderator: Allison Girvan Panel - Founding Members: Elliott Hearte, Carla Stephenson, Ryan Hunt, Kenji Maeda

Join us for "How We Got Here: A Pathways Complexity Conversation"

The founding leadership team of Pathways will share some of the initial questions and quandaries they needed to navigate to create this program.

July 9th 12 pm - 1:30 pm PDT

Register: forms.gle/7BReWzz37ora...

Do you work at a BC-based arts, culture, or heritage organization?
Are you striving to increase equity and access in your work—but feeling like you're doing it alone?

Pathways can help:
🤝Connect with peers.
🧭 Get context-specific support.
💰Get access to paid resources.

www.manypathways.ca

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Who is Pathways for? BC-based arts, culture, and heritage orgs such as:

📌 Orgs early in the work
📌 Equity-focused orgs
📌Rural/remote orgs
📌 Indigenous orgs
📌 Museums / heritage orgs
📌 Collectives

www.manypathways.ca/who-is-this-for/

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White text on a navy blue background reads: "You'll feel connected to a community that experiences the same challenges we all experience in the sector." - Elizabeth Batista

Navy blue text on a light grey background reads: "It was really bonding; it allowed us to bridge communities" - Sydney Black, Nelson & District Arts Council

White text on a teal background reads: "I did not expect the learning process would extend to all relationships in my world" - Roksan Parfitt, Yellowhouse Gallery

White text on a dark teal background reads: "Pathways was very good at making us feel connected to one another, to the material, and to be brave to take on these changes." - Tanya Nielson, Kamloops Arts

For many participants, one of the most valuable aspects of Pathways was the chance to build relationships and engage in meaningful conversations with others doing the work.

Applications for the next intake of Pathways are now open: www.manypathways.ca

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📣 Applications for the fall intake of the Pathways Program are now open!

➡️ Applications close on July 15
🔄 Program lasts 1 year, starting in September 2025

Is your organization ready? Read this page before applying: www.manypathways.ca/am-i-ready/

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Curious about Pathways? Join the free info session today, Wednesday, June 11th from 12:00-1:00 pm PDT to hear about:

☑️ What the program includes
☑️ How the program can support organizations across the province
☑️ How the application process works.

Sign up: www.manypathways.ca

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What is Pathways?
It’s a free, online program supporting BC-based arts, culture & heritage orgs in embedding equity & access. Pathways meets your organization where you’re at, whether you're just beginning or building on existing practices.
Info session: Wed, June 11, 12–1pm PT
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Pathways is a free program for BC-based arts, culture and heritage organizations interested in approaching equity from a new perspective.

✔️One-on-one support
✔️Access to context-specific learning opportunities
✔️A community of peers that are committed to change in the sector.

manypathways.ca