Indigenous Programs

Creative Manitoba’s Indigenous programs provide workshops and programming for and by Indigenous cultural workers, artists and art enthusiasts.

We work with Indigenous artists of all disciplines ­­– contemporary, traditional, and/or both, and offer networking, educational, and hands-on experiences that promote Indigenous arts and support artists at every level.

All facilitators employ a mentorship approach from an Indigenous perspective that fosters art and cultural/professional development while empowering, supporting and engaging our communities.

We are committed to creating equitable, safe and welcoming spaces that fully represent our diverse and intersectional membership and their needs, and acknowledge the various systems of power at play and how those affect our communities. If cost is a barrier, bursaries are available for BIPOC artists. Click HERE to apply.

The Indigenous programs exist to:

• Support Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists and art organizations to meet their professional goals pertaining to Indigenous art and cultural practices.
• Develop programs that foster the emergence of Indigenous cultural leadership at every level.
• Identify and/or promote initiatives and projects that focus on Indigenous contributions in arts, culture and heritage sectors, and work towards the revitalization and empowerment of our communities.

Creative Manitoba is committed to providing resources to Indigenous cultural workers, artists and art enthusiasts. Visit the pages below for more resources:

• Local Indigenous Businesses
• Indigenous People’s Day Resources
• CARFAC Indigenous Protocols

OZHITOON
JII-MIIGIWENG

Inclusive workshops to learn how to respectfully incorporate Indigenous perspectives and protocols into art and education practices.

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SMOKE SIGNALS
CONFERENCE

A gathering of community-engaged Indigenous artists and arts leaders examining the importance of our Indigenous voices in the art and media world.

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URBAN
ART BIZ

Workshops on the business side of art from an Indigenous perspective and providing insight into the professional world and work of Indigenous artists and galleries.

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INDIGENOUS ARTISTS
NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Created from several gatherings and circles with Indigenous artists across Manitoba who discuss their experiences as artists and their professional needs in the future.

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Urban Art Biz – Neurodivergence in Indigenous Arts

Indigenous ways of knowing recognize the inherent gifts of neurodivergent individuals. This conversation will assess if this holds true within arts spaces, and what work needs to continue to break down barriers for neurodiverse artists.

UAB - Neurodivergence
 April 30, 2025
 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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Previous Workshops

Urban Art Biz – Becoming a Workshop Facilitator 

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Date: April 23, 2025

Protected: How To Pitch Your TV Show with Amber-Sekowan Daniels

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Date: April 12, 2025

Beyond the Studio with Anishinaabe Girl Designs Shauna Fontaine

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Date: March 5, 2025