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This site presents translated summaries of information obtained from each funding body’s website. While we strive to ensure that all program information is as accurate and up-to-date as possible, we encourage users to consult each funder’s program documentation in full or to contact a program officer directly with any questions prior to submitting an application.

Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations

Soutien aux collectifs et aux organismes autochtones

DESCRIPTION

This program supports the creation of Indigenous arts initiatives to diversify artistic practices and foster the development of Indigenous organizations and collectives. It aims to promote the plurality of Indigenous arts practices by supporting a wide range of projects.

CRITERIA

Only Indigenous artists’ organizations and collectives located within 50 km of the Island of Montreal, including Kahnawà:ke and Kanehsatá:ke, are eligible for this program. 

Indigenous collectives

  • Comprise a majority (50% +1) of Indigenous artists
  • Comprise a majority (50% + 1) of Indigenous artists who reside on the Island of Montréal or within a 50 km perimeter surrounding the Island including Kahnawà:ke and Kanehsatá:ke and the person in charge of the application
  • Be a group of artists, regardless of the number; individuals whose artistic work directly affects the group’s research-creation-production are considered members of the collective
  • Be represented by a person responsible for the application. The designated representative must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Two thirds of its members must be artists with Canadian citizenship or permanent residence the proportion of members of the collective residing outside Canada may not exceed one third

Indigenous organizations

  • Be headquartered on the Island of Montréal
  • Provide services or present professional artistic activities
  • Have a board of directors composed primarily of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) members who normally reside in Quebec
  • Have an employment policy that promotes the hiring of Indigenous people; decision-making positions, including senior management and artistic leadership, must be occupied by Indigenous people.

Eligible projects:

  • Creation, production or dissemination
  • Advancement of traditional and contemporary arts practices
  • Professionalization of collectives and organizations
  • Presentation of artistic activities
  • Collaborative art projects

EXPENSES

Project related.

Please contact a program officer for any questions regarding eligibility of a specific project expense.

DOCUMENTS

Collectives and organizations

  • A list of links to excerpts or complete versions (depending on the discipline) of works, a portfolio or activities related to the application
  • If necessary, a personal appendix (presented as a single PDF document) comprising any supporting documents that you feel are relevant to your application

Organizations only

  • Letters patent of the organization for first-time applicants or if changes have been made since the last application
  • The organization’s constitution and bylaws, if it is a first application or if changes have been made since the last application
  • Financial statements from the last fiscal year, if not already provided, signed by two members of the board of directors

Get In Touch With Your Agent

Mylène Guay

Cultural Advisor – Indigenous Arts

mylene.guay@montreal.ca

514 280-0552

Mylène Guay

Cultural Advisor – Indigenous Arts

mylene.guay@montreal.ca

514 280-0552

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