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As part of , the Migration and Integration Cluster examines how the arts shape migration experiences, newcomer settlement, diasporic belonging, and cultural memory. It also investigates how these impacts can be understood and assessed through more inclusive and context-sensitive approaches.

This project investigates how the arts and artistic research contribute to migration and integration by fostering belonging, supporting cultural memory, and shaping more inclusive understandings of Canadian identity. In Phase 1, the cluster aims to identify how arts impact can be understood and assessed in this domain. The project combines a review of existing literature, an environmental scan of current arts impact practices, and focus group discussions with artists, arts organizations, and community stakeholders. The goal is to generate a preliminary set of impact indicators that reflect diverse experiences and perspectives.

1. How do the arts and artistic research shape settlement, belonging, cultural memory, and participation across different migration contexts?
2. How do the meanings and impacts of arts-based practices vary depending on migration conditions, legal status, and social or political context?
3. How is arts impact in the migration and integration domain currently defined, narrated, and measured, and what are the limits of dominant evaluation frameworks?
4. How can more inclusive, community-responsive, and context-sensitive impact indicators be developed in this field?

The project uses a qualitative and participatory methodology. Phase 1 combines a literature review, an environmental scan of existing arts impact data and evaluation practices, and the examination of relevant artistic works and case studies in migration and integration contexts. It also includes focus group discussions with artists, arts organizations, partners, and community stakeholders to explore how impact is understood, experienced, and assessed. Focus group data will be analyzed to identify recurring themes, tensions, and emerging formulations of impact. Findings will then be shared back with participants to refine and validate a preliminary set of indicators.

• This cluster is part of (TAIP), a multi-institutional SSHRC Partnership project bringing together academic, arts, and community partners across Canada..
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The project is ongoing. The project is currently in Phase 1: foundational research and indicator development.

Belonging; cultural memory; arts-based research; social impact assessment; newcomer integration