“Toronto, March 4 2016 – The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is partnering with NDN Talent Collective to run the Aboriginal Musicians Travel Assistance program. The program supports emerging and established Ontario-based Aboriginal musicians and songwriters/composers to attend performances and engagements that will have high impact on their career development. It
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International Women’s Week Cabaret of Monologues: Stolen Sisters, March 12 (Winnipeg)
“International Women’s Week Cabaret of Monologues: Stolen Sisters March 12 at 4pm and 8pm Asper Centre for Theatre and Film (at U of W, 400 Colony Street) Tickets $10 (plus $2.50 for on-line purchases) or cash at the door Please Note: Adult Language and Content We will again be producing
HIRING: Festival Coodinator, Alianait Arts Festival (Iqaluit, NU)
“EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE ARTS FESTIVAL COORDINATOR ALIANAIT ARTS FESTIVAL Iqaluit, Nunavut Salary: $75,000 Deadline for application: March 15, 2016 Do you have an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the arts? The Alianait Arts Festival is Nunavut’s premier arts festival that includes music, visual arts, film, theatre, circus, storytelling
Call for Art Supplies! Seeking art supplies for schools in remote First Nations communities
“The Art For Aid Project is working to establish a transportation network to get art supplies into remote schools. If you know of someone who is in (or driving through) the Ottawa area and might consider bringing a box or two of supplies to a remote Canadian Aboriginal school. All
Indigenous Artists Symposium: Activism & Education Through the Arts, Feb.24-27 (Regina)
Indigenous Artists Symposium: Activism & Education Through the Arts / Sâkêwêwak Annual Storytellers Festival February 24-27, 2016 – Regina, SK – FREE! “Wednesday, February 24th 1:00-4:00 Largest Gluten Free Bannock in the World – Peter Morin @ FNUniv 1:00-2:30 New Funding Model – Canada Council for the Arts @ MacKenzie
Ontario Arts Council: Aboriginal Arts Award, Deadline for Nominations Feb.17 (Ontario)
“The Ontario Arts Council Aboriginal Arts Award was created in 2012 by the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) in recognition of the distinctive contributions made by Aboriginal artists and arts leaders in Ontario. The award will be presented annually to honour their distinguished careers and outstanding achievements. The winner will receive
Ice Follies 2016: Festival of contemporary & community engaged art on frozen Lake Nipissing, Feb.13 (North Bay, ON)
“Ice Follies 2016 is the sixth biennial festival of site-specific artwork on frozen Lake Nipissing, rooted in artist-run culture and community arts engagement. Ice Follies 2016 Opening Reception and Performance When: February 13th, 5:00pm Where: Marathon Beach, North Bay All are welcome to this free community event! Join us at
“Children of God” and Community Healing Through Theatre: Stories from a DAREarts Artist-Educator
Cathy Elliott is an artist educator with DAREarts’ First Roots program. It’s an honour to be able to share her stories with the ArtBridges community and I want to thank Cathy and Marilyn (the founder of DAREarts) not just for their amazing work, but also for their willingness to share.
National Indigenous Writing Contest Supports Families of Sisters in Spirit, Deadline Feb.29
“Contest Details: Thunderbird Stories is proud to announce our second year hosting a National Indigenous writing contest. The contest will run to February 29th, 2016. Our stories & legends are an important part of our culture and history. This contest supports & encourages Indigenous writers to showcase their talent and
Ontario Arts Council: Funding program supports music events in Indigenous communities, Deadline: Feb.2
“Aboriginal Presenters In The North – Music Events Program for: All Purpose: To support Northern Aboriginal presenters to produce music events in/near their communities. Eligibility: This initiative is open to Aboriginal individuals, artists, collectives, groups, organizations, centres and band councils based in Northern Ontario. The OAC does not fund activities,