The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

Nominate Now For The 2023 BC Reconciliation Award

The British Columbia Reconciliation Award is open for nominations.

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Indigenous Climate Action's Climate Leadership Program

This program will focus on how climate change is impacting our communities and our rights and empower and uplift Indigenous peoples to become climate change leaders in their own communities.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Friday marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

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Applications are open for the RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award

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Aiming to provide financial support to a current or future project, or career goals of one emerging filmmaker. The recipient of the RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award will be awarded $7,500 and two hours of mentorship and advice from the Indigenous award advisor.

If you are looking to:

  • Fund a current or upcoming project

  • Gain additional training

  • Hire a story editor or production crew

  • Scout locations

  • Further your career

Check out their website for eligibility and how to apply.

Deadline: Friday October 14, 2022

Indigenous Music Grants Open for Application

Indigenous Music Grants Open for Application

The First Peoples' Cultural Council is now accepting applications from Indigenous artists and organizations in B.C.

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Applications Are Open for the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities

Applications Are Open for the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU) is now inviting applications for the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities for the 2023-24 academic year.

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New, more accessible supports coming to B.C.’s arts, culture sector

New, more accessible supports coming to B.C.’s arts, culture sector

New arts funding will increase access and remove barriers to funding for equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations to benefit more people in B.C.’s arts sector.

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Indigenous Disability & Wellness Gathering

Indigenous Disability & Wellness Gathering

The Indigenous Disability & Wellness Gathering is seeking support from local friends for their National three-day gathering in November.

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Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices

Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices

The University of Victoria and the Farquhar at UVic have launched Voices in Circle: Amplifying Indigenous Cultural Voices, a presenting and engagement series featuring established and emerging Indigenous artists.

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Artists In Prison Share Art, Exhibit Opens in DTES

Artists In Prison Share Art, Exhibit Opens in DTES

This month, the impact of a project that distributed 756 “art and reciprocity kits” to several prisons across B.C. and the Yukon will be showcased as an art exhibit in the Downtown Eastside.

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Embark Sustainability presents Indigenous Led Land Stewardship

Embark Sustainability presents Indigenous Led Land Stewardship

Get popcorn and a pen ready! Let’s learn, reflect, and advocate for Indigenous-led land stewardship together.

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Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic will appear on CBC Gem in Inuvialuktun

Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic will appear on CBC Gem in Inuvialuktun

Copper Quartz Media has announced that their latest film Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic will premiere on CBC Gem in Inuvialuktun on August 5th, 2022 and in English on CBC Manitoba on August 6th, 2022.

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The Museum and Archives of Vernon presents Heartbeats: Indigenous Art and Story from the Interior

The Museum and Archives of Vernon presents Heartbeats: Indigenous Art and Story from the Interior

On Saturday, July 16th, the Museum & Archives of Vernon will bring together three extraordinary Indigenous artists and storytellers for readings, talks and films.

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Call for Submissions: zaagigin imprint by Coach House Books

Call for Submissions: zaagigin imprint by Coach House Books

Coach House Books is currently accepting submissions for their new imprint zaagigin.

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Unraveling Colonial Threads: A Virtual Conversation with Rebecca Lyon, Jaime Smallboy, and Aleen Sparrow

Unraveling Colonial Threads: A Virtual Conversation with Rebecca Lyon, Jaime Smallboy, and Aleen Sparrow

Join the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) for this virtual conversation with Rebecca Lyon, Jaime Smallboy, and Aleen Sparrow on “unraveling colonial threads.”

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Music BC and Talking Stick Festival Deliver Day of Indigenous-Led Industry Events on June 25, 2022

Music BC and Talking Stick Festival Deliver Day of Indigenous-Led Industry Events on June 25, 2022

Join Music BC and Talking Stick Festival for Indigenous-led music events on June 25!

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B.C. invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage revitalization

B.C. invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage revitalization

New provincial funding will support and strengthen the reclamation and revitalization of First Nations languages, arts, culture and heritage across B.C.

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Nominate an Indigenous artist or organization for BC Achievement Award Programs

Nominate an Indigenous artist or organization for BC Achievement Award Programs

This month BC Achievement opens nominations for three of its award programs:

  • Indigenous Business Award

  • Fulmer Award First Nations Art

  • Carter Wosk Award Applied Art + Design

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Three More Weeks to Apply for Early Career Development Grant

Assistance is available to both arts and culture organizations and to individual art practitioners.

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Beginner nsyilxcən language course available through Kelowna Museums

Beginner nsyilxcən language course available through Kelowna Museums

Would you like to greet students or visitors in nsyilxcən? Would you like to master some basic vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture and connection to place? This workshop will give participants a start on pronunciation, greetings and language meaning. This class is for everyone, regardless of heritage.

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