Accountability Framework

What does accountability mean to Theatre Passe Muraille?
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Theatre Passe Muraille is committed to:

  • Being open to having in-depth conversations about equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion at our theatre.
  • Increasing the intersectional representation of Indigenous, Black, and Persons of Colour on our staff, Board, artistic and creative teams, and within our audiences.
  • And, holding ourselves accountable to the broader community through action.

In support of these commitments, TPM has developed the Accountability Framework along with our board, staff, and community consultants to ensure that we are living our values of equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in a transparent and thoughtful way. Our Accountability Framework includes transparency and tracking of our specific goals and commitments to equity and inclusion that will continue to guide our work and operations moving forward. We recognize that the work will be ongoing, and the site will be updated annually. 

Our Framework is living, breathing, and always responsive to the changing world around us. We know that real change takes time and we want to get it right so that our words can truly lead to deep-rooted, wide-reaching, and permanent change at TPM. These actions are only part of the work that we do at TPM. Our larger strategic plan addresses activities and initiatives across all aspects of our organization; including the Board, our artistic team, staff, volunteers, and community.  A new strategic plan will be available for our Annual General Meeting in December 2025. 

The Accountability Framework on this webpage will serve as a record of where we are on this journey.  The Community Engagement and Strategy Committee works in collaboration with the Leadership at TPM to update this webpage and also keep track of the work we’ve outlined below. We encourage you to keep holding us accountable as we work towards a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive Theatre Passe Muraille.

If you have comments, questions, suggestions, or would like to get more involved, please email us at accountability@passemuraille.on.ca. If you would like to connect via phone, please leave us a message at 416-504-7529.

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COMPLETED / OR ONGOING PROJECTS

WHO: Leadership

TIMELINE: Established a 2-year VUKA program for new-in-craft Black artists led by Tsholo Khalema. (The program is now in its 3rd year.)

WHO: Leadership, Staff

TIMELINE: On-going. Most recently: Yazan Maarouf, Metcalf Foundation Intern 24/25 season, working with Artistic Producer Indrit Kasapi.

WHO: Board (Nominating Committee, Community Engagement Strategy Committee, Resources Development Committee), Leadership

TIMELINE: On-going.

WHO:  Leadership, Board, and Staff (with community input)

TIMELINE: Began in January 2024; access audit completed by Dramaturgy & Accessibility Associate Mandy McLean in March 2025; review by Leadership and Producer in Summer 2025.

WHO: Leadership, Staff Health and Safety Committee

TIMELINE: Review completed May 2025. Next review to be completed in 2026.

WHO: Leadership, Board Nominating Committee

TIMELINE: Completed July 2022. Next review to be completed in July 2025

WHO: Leadership, Board, Staff, Casual Employees, Volunteers

TIMELINE: On-going. First round of Disability Justice training completed in July 2024. Next round of trainings to be scheduled.

WHO: Leadership, Staff

TIMELINE: Workshops completed in November 2024. Will continue discussions with The Black Pledge collective, with the next discussion targeted for Summer 2025.

WHO: Leadership, Staff

TIMELINE: On-going. To be conducted on an annual and as-needed basis with next consultation to be scheduled.

WHO: Leadership, Consultants

TIMELINE: Apply for CCA funding for Public Outreach in October 2025.

WHO: Leadership, Artists

TIMELINE: Apply for CCA funding for Public Outreach in October 2025.

WHO: Leadership, Board, Staff, Community Members, Artists

TIMELINE: TBD pending funding.

(Page updated June 2025)

Accountability Framework Process Presentation from our 2021 Annual General Meeting