Arts, film and crafts

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BC Arts Council – Indigenous Arts Program Pilot (Individuals, Groups, Collaborations)

Who runs it: BC Arts Council

Who can get it: Indigenous artists (BC). Arts projects

What it gives: Grant

Amount: Amount not stated

Apply by: Nov 12, 2026

Good to know: Apply by Nov 12, 2026 (new applicants register by Nov 4, 2026).

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Canada Council – Creating, Knowing and Sharing

Who runs it: Canada Council for the Arts

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Artists, cultural carriers, groups, orgs

What it gives: Grants (travel, small-scale, short/long-term projects)

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Useful for artisans/creative businesses.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Indigenous Screen Office funding (Production for All, Marketing/Distribution, Travel, Development)

Who runs it: Indigenous Screen Office

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Screen-based creators/companies

What it gives: Grants

Amount: Amount not stated

Apply by: Nov 25, 2026

Good to know: Production Program for All deadline Nov 25, 2026.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Kakivak small tools, sewing machine and High Arctic grants

Who runs it: Kakivak Association

Who can get it: Inuit (Qikiqtani). Artists/craftspeople; High Arctic communities (Grise Fiord, Resolute Bay, Arctic Bay, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, Pangnirtung)

What it gives: Grant

Amount: Carving tools up to $1,000; sewing machine up to $2,500 (once every 5 years); High Arctic up to $10,000

Good to know: Good for artists and sewers.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Ontario Arts Council – Indigenous Arts Projects

Who runs it: Ontario Arts Council

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit (Ontario-based). Artists, collectives, organizations

What it gives: Grant

Amount: Up to $15,000 individual / $20,000 collective / $25,000 organization

Last checked Oct 31, 2026