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Indigenous. Ingenious.

Rigorous, transformative programs for Indigenous artists, inspired by Banff's unique power of place.

 

Waawaate, Dance, 2018. Photo by Jessica Wittman.

Indigenous Arts

Be inspired by power of place

Informed by Indigenous cultures and worldviews, we offer programs in all disciplines for emerging to established Indigenous artists. Our programs are highly transformative, situate rigour and exploration at their centre, and are inspired by ‘power of place’ here in Treaty 7 territory.

Through outstanding performances, concerts, residencies, presentations, workshops, talks, and exhibitions, Indigenous Arts contributes to strong and vibrant Indigenous arts communities in Canada and around the globe.

We are pleased to offer 100% scholarships to support Indigenous artists to attend our programming. 

If you wish to stay informed about our upcoming programs and Banff Centre news, please subscribe to our newsletter. 

Upcoming Programs
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Residency
Program Dates septembre 02, 2025 - octobre 03, 2025

Aknumustiǂis : L’engagement écologique d’une saison à l’autre 2025

Residency for Indigenous visual artists focused on land-centered artistic processes and engagement.
La date limite de candidature est dépassée.
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Designs by Rebecca Baker-Grenier, Indigenous Haute Couture 2022, photos by Rita Taylor
Residency
Program Dates novembre 17, 2025 - décembre 05, 2025

Résidence de défilé de mode autochtone 2025

Cette résidence de trois semaines offre à quatre designers et collaborateurs autochtones l’opportunité de créer, perfectionner et présenter leur travail.
Date limite de candidature
June 25, 2025
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Residency
Program Dates février 02, 2026 - février 28, 2026

Toga da wôhnagabi: Création musicale en résidence 2026

“Toga da wôhnagabi” (Histoires pour l’avenir) offre aux auteurs-compositeurs un espace transformateur pour s’écouter activement et apprendre les uns des autres.
Date limite de candidature
August 20, 2025
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Residency
Program Dates mars 02, 2026 - mars 27, 2026

Résidence Constellation Numérique : Production et Post-Production 2026

This residency offers time and resources in a supportive environment to focus on video and audio production and post-production components of your projects.
Date limite de candidature
September 10, 2025
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Residency
Program Dates février 23, 2026 - mars 27, 2026

Formation en production médiatique : Constellations numériques 2026

Expérience pratique et formation formelle dans les domaines de la production et de la postproduction vidéo, de l’audio, de l’animation et du graphisme.
Date limite de candidature
September 10, 2025
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Residency
Program Dates avril 01, 2025 - mai 02, 2025

Haute couture autochtone — Création et ornementation 2025

Des dessinateurs de mode autochtones concentreront leur attention sur la réalisation d’un projet en profitant d’ateliers et de périodes de travail autonome en s
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I had an amazing experience with the Banff Centre and the others in the program. Being able to create without distraction boosted my creativity and allowed me to focus on solely on my art practice. The serene location, the wonderful staff, and faculty of the program I attended left me with nothing but positive feelings for my time spent in the Banff Centre.
 

Austin Harry, Akunumusǂitis 2023

Indigenous Arts programs are generously supported by

RBC
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Banff Centre Newsletter Signup

Indigenous Arts Stories

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Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series is a bi-monthly conversation session that invites Indigenous Art creators to talk about their practice.
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Indigenous Haute Couture Beading

Indigenous Haute Couture High Fashion Virtual Open Studios

In this online version of our Open Studios events, we highlight the work of the Indigenous Haute Couture participants.
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National Indigenous History Month, June at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

2025 National Indigenous History Month

Join us in June for events and activities during National Indigenous History Month!
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Contact Us

For questions about the Indigenous Arts programming we offer, please contact:

Email: arts_info@banffcentre.ca
Phone: 403.762.6180

Phone (Main Switchboard)
403.762.6100

Address
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
PO Box 1020
Banff, Alberta
Canada
T1L 1H5

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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.