CREATIVE COMMUNITY
IMPACT ASSOCIATION
CREATIVE PRACTICE FOR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
Creative Community Impact Association (CCIA) is a federally incorporated, socially engaged arts nonprofit building inclusive, values-driven adult communities through creativity, collaboration, and research-informed practice.
We create safe, welcoming spaces where adults explore ideas, connect deeply, and turn imagination into meaningful action. Through our programming, participants experience collective care and gentle advocacy, strengthening belonging, inspiring reflection, and contributing to lasting social, cultural, and ecological change.
What We Do
We use creativity as a tool for learning, connection, and positive change.
Our work is guided by inclusion, accessibility, and belonging, combining creative practice with gentle advocacy and arts-based research. Through our programs, participants:
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Inclusive Programming: Multidisciplinary arts experiences designed to ensure every participant, regardless of background, experiences deep connection and belonging.
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Strategic Advocacy: Using gentle advocacy and dialogue to influence social and ecological resilience.
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2SLGBTQIA+ Initiatives: Specialized programs and safe spaces designed by and for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, rooted in queer pedagogy that prioritize safety, joy, and creative autonomy.
Our Community
CCIA serves as a strategic hub for those who believe creativity is a fundamental tool for social and ecological resilience.
Based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and expanding across Canada, our community is a diverse ecosystem of:
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Socially Engaged Creatives: Artists and practitioners bridging the gap between creative practice and meaningful, evidence-based advocacy.
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Sector Leaders & Educators: Professionals seeking research-informed, pedagogical frameworks to advance inclusion and accessibility.
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2SLGBTQIA+ Community: Individuals engaged in our dedicated Queer-specific initiatives, rooted in safety, joy, and collective care.
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Civic-Minded Adults: People from all walks of life searching for a space of deep belonging, dialogue, and mutual support.
Whether you are an artist deepening your impact or an individual seeking connection, you are part of a national movement toward accountable, values-driven change.
Our Philosophy in Action
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Collective Care: We shift from individual burden to shared responsibility. Join a Workshop
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Gentle Advocacy: We engage in non-partisan, evidence-based dialogue to build sector awareness.
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Ecological Resilience: We use creativity to help communities adapt and thrive in a shifting environment. Support our Mission
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Values-Driven Leadership: We offer mission-aligned Team-Building and Public Speaking to help organizations integrate collective care and inclusion into their own frameworks.
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Research & Knowledge Mobilization
We conduct arts-based research to understand how creativity can advance inclusion, accessibility, and community building. We are committed to a model of continual inquiry, ensuring our programming is grounded in evidence and lived experience.
Our Current Focus:
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Informed Design: Integrating frameworks of collective care and inclusion into every new initiative.
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Knowledge Sharing: Translating creative practice into actionable tools that strengthen the arts and social sectors.
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Accountable Growth: Establishing the foundations to ensure our work remains responsive to evolving community needs.
Our findings will guide future programs, inform advocacy, and bridge local practice with national community-building standards. This ensures our work is informed, accountable, and impactful.
Upcoming Events
For more event information, please visit our Programs Page
The Phenology Wheel: Circular Economy Creative Lab
Presented in partnership with EnsembleCo
Date/Time: Friday, April 10th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Trident Booksellers & Cafe
Address: 256 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1T6
Suitable for: Adults | Price: Free | Capacity: FULL