Investing in people, ideas, and actions to build a just, healthy, and creative society

Photo: Cody Steven Mantla

Investing in people, ideas, and actions to build a just, healthy, and creative society

Peggy Baker and Meredith Potter.

Investing in people, ideas, and actions to build a just, healthy, and creative society

Photo: The Local StoryLab

Investing in people, ideas, and actions to build a just, healthy, and creative society

About

The Metcalf Foundation was established in 1960 by George Cedric Metcalf. We have three principal areas of focus: the environment, inclusive local economies, and performing arts. Through all of our work, we cultivate, support, and celebrate those working on the frontlines of social change.

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Our Programs

Environment

Inclusive Local Economies

Performing Arts

Environment

Working with leaders across Canada to safeguard lands and waters for generations to come

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Inclusive Local Economies

Advancing economic dignity and prosperity for low-income people and communities in Toronto.

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Performing Arts

Supporting individuals, organizations, and field building in the performing arts

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Featured Publication

Inclusive Local Economies / Metcalf Fellowship

From the Ground Up: History of the Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust

Metcalf Fellow Kuni Kamizaki’s two-part report draws on more than a decade of his involvement with the Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust to tell the story of its origins and evolution, and to explore the broader transformative potential of the community land trust model.

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Biennial Report

The Long View

Explore our 2022–2023 digital biennial report.

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Performing Arts / Metcalf Fellowship

Art and the World After This

Driven by a sense of urgency and optimism, Art and the World After This makes the case for grounding the arts firmly in action as a powerful force for creating a better world. The report explores four distinct but interrelated disruptions which have shaken our world — the disruption of activity (pandemic), society (social unrest), industry (digital revolution), and the world (climate crisis) — as well as the unique value art brings to society. In this timely report, David Maggs explores how the arts can serve a more applied and accountable role in society as a catalyst for meeting the profound challenges we face.

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