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Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples (Short-Term Projects) is sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts. This program supports Indigenous individuals and groups, Indigenous-led arts organizations, and arts/cultural sector development organizations that foster a vital and resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem.
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing | The Canada Council for the Arts Are you looking to… Find out what the granting programs fund Review funding profile eligibility criteria Learn about the funding application portal Discover how funding is awarded Explore available application assistance options Review deadlines and result notifications Creating, Knowing and Sharing Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples This program supports Indigenous individuals and groups, Indigenous-led arts organizations and arts/cultural sector development organizations that foster a vital and resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem.
Creating, Knowing and Sharing acknowledges the cultural sovereignty of Indigenous peoples and respects the concept of First Nations, Inuit and Métis self-determination. 341 successful applications in 2023-24 .
Get to know some of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing grant recipients and their work Indigenous Fashion Shines at Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Indigenous artists from Canada attend the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair for 10 days of exchange, fashion and inspiration. Explore Nancy Oakley’s journey as a Mi’kmaq and Wampanoag potter, weaving tradition, culture and motherhood into her captivating clay art.
A Creating, Knowing and Sharing grant is helping artist Dallas Flett-Wapash share knowledge on using augmented reality. A Creating, Knowing and Sharing Grant is helping Celestine Twigg promote Blackfoot language through animation. GTC Department of Cultural Heritage With a Creating, Knowing and Sharing grant, the Gwich’in Tribal Council is creating a hub for Indigenous arts in the Northwest Territories.
A Creating, Knowing and Sharing grant helped the Kenojuak Cultural Centre host an exhibit of Inuit tools. Next deadline : Any time before your departure date Project funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations to attend significant events that advance professional development or artistic research, enable access to new markets and build audiences.
Next deadline : Any time before the start date of your project or activity Project funding for materials, and artistic or professional development Next deadline : April 8, 2026 | July 22, 2026 | November 4, 2026 Project funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations for activities of up to 1 year in length Next deadline : May 20, 2026 Project funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations for activities of more than 1 year and up to 3 years in length Multi-year funding for not-for-profit and for-profit Indigenous organizations that explore innovative strategies for Indigenous creative and cultural expression Get help with your application Guidance and Resources are available to help you learn how to use the portal, apply for grants, create your arts CV and more.
For help with filling out grant applications, Application Assistance is available to individuals or lead applicants for groups, who self-identify as: Deaf, hard of hearing, having a disability or living with mental illness; or First Nations, Inuit or Métis facing language, geographic and/or cultural barriers.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals, collectives, and Indigenous-led organizations (non-profit or for-profit). Non-Indigenous artists may participate if they collaborate within Indigenous-led projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples (Short-Term Projects) is funded by Canada Council for the Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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