No. 9 Contemporary Art & the Environment
No. 9 Contemporary Art & the Environment (registration number 848276986RR0001) is a Canadian nonprofit arts organization focused on environmental education and sustainability advocacy through creative practices. Founded in 2006, it develops programs that merge art, design, and ecological stewardship to inspire sustainable community development[3][5].

Mission and Programs
The organization’s mission centers on empowering youth to reimagine sustainable communities via hands-on workshops, public art projects, and educational initiatives. Key programs include:

• Imagining My Sustainable Community: Collaborates with architects, artists, and educators to guide students in designing sustainable neighborhood models, emphasizing nine pillars such as green building design, alternative energy, and civic engagement[5].
• No. 9 Gardens: A sustainability education hub offering workshops on organic farming, Indigenous ecological practices, and off-grid living, with a focus on food security and environmental reciprocity[4][5].
• Pillars of Change: A public art initiative amplifying BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ artists, aligned with Toronto’s ArtworxTO strategy to integrate creativity, community, and accessibility into urban spaces[4].

Projects and Impact
No. 9 emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, including its Pillars of Sustainability framework, which outlines nine components for resilient communities. The organization’s Welcome Centre, opened in 2021, serves as a demonstration site for sustainable architecture and hosts workshops on eco-art and low-impact living[4][5]. Its collaborations extend to partnerships with municipalities and Indigenous groups to foster dialogue on ecological stewardship[4][5].

Funding and Outreach
As a registered charity, No. 9 relies on grants and public donations to deliver its programs. It operates in Toronto and the Rideau Lakes region, targeting youth and broader public audiences through school-based initiatives and community projects[5].

[1] https://www.no9.ca [2] https://icasc.ca/directory_item/no-9-contemporary-art-and-the-environment/ [3] https://www.no9.ca/our-team [4] https://my.charitableimpact.com/charities/no-9-contemporary-art-the-environment [5] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/no-9-contemporary-art-the-environment/