Resource Type: Legal

While many legal resources exist, few focus on addressing questions, topics, and barriers specifically relevant to Indigenous creatives. Despite existing limitations and gaps in how Canadian laws support the rights of Indigenous creatives, this resource aims to provide concepts and tools that can help creatives better understand their rights, voice their expectations, and advocate for themselves and their work.

No one likes to talk about it, but what happens to our work after we pass?

Moral Rights? How does a 'moral right' differ in meaning from copyright? Read on for more info...

Traditional Cultural Expressions benefit from certain extra protections under Canadian law.

Let’s say you want to use another artist’s copyrighted work as part of your original creation. How do you approach this issue within the bounds of the Canadian law?

Have you collaborated on an artistic work with one or more people recently? Who owns the copyright?

How long does copyright last and how do you acquire it? What happens to your copyright if you pass away?

You've probably heard about copyright, but how do you apply it to your arts business? Time for a little primer!

Intellectual Property, what does it mean? It's not the physical property or the art you produce, it's quite a bit more complex than that!

You believe in your creative work (and we do too!) but how well-versed are you in legal lingo? A recent needs assessment found that more than 90% of artists and arts organizations found access to legal resources and support insufficient. We’ve partnered with the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts to help fill you in on your rights as an artist and how you can apply them to your arts practice.