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Indigenous. Ingenious.

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

 

Studio of Tishna Marlowe, Indigenous Haute Couture 2025. Photo by Rita Taylor.

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 February 02, 2026 - February 28, 2026

Toga da wôhnagabi: Music Creation Residency 2026

“Toga da wôhnagabi” (Stories for the future) provides songwriters a transformative space to actively listen and learn from each other in story and song.
Application Deadline
August 20, 2025
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Residency
Program Dates March 02, 2026 - March 27, 2026

Digital Constellations: Production & Post-Production Residency 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.
Application Deadline
September 10, 2025
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Residency
Program Dates February 23, 2026 - March 27, 2026

Media Production Training: Digital Constellations 2026

This program offers practical hands-on experience and formal instruction in the areas of video production and post-production, audio, animation & graphics.
Application Deadline
September 10, 2025
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Residency
Program Dates September 02, 2025 - October 03, 2025

Aknumustiǂis: Ecological Engagement Through the Seasons 2025

Residency for Indigenous visual artists focused on land-centered artistic processes and engagement.
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Designs by Rebecca Baker-Grenier, Indigenous Haute Couture 2022, photos by Rita Taylor
Residency
Program Dates November 17, 2025 - December 05, 2025

Indigenous Fashion Runway Residency 2025

The 3-week Residency offers four Indigenous designers and collaborators a chance to refine and showcase their work for a fashion show.
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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 Team

Janine Windolph

Janine Windolph

Director of Indigenous Arts

Janine Windolph (Atikamekw/Woodland Cree) is a Saskatchewan-based filmmaker, video editor, educator, fine-craft artist, and storyteller. She is the Director of Indigenous Arts at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Prior, Janine was the Curator of Community Engagement at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, Saskatchewan. She has her Master of Fine Arts: Interdisciplinary in Indigenous Fine Art and Media Production.

Janine was a co-producer for RIIS Media Project Inc wherein she co-directed RIIS from Amnesia: Recovering the Lost Legacies (feature-length documentary) that features the history of the Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS). 

Janine’s filmography includes roles as producer, director, narrator, writer and/or editor.  She directed Stories Are In Our Bones, Lifegivers: Honoring Our Elders and Children, The Land of Rock and Gold, Ayapiyâhk ôma niyanân “Only us, we are here at home,”

Janine is working with Buffalo Mountain Banff; a community group to Buffalo Mountain, and providing production support to the Buffalo Mountain Video Project that is part of her sons’ homeschooling.

Ali Taylor

Ali Taylor

Indigenous Arts Program Manager

Ali Taylor is the Program Manager for Indigenous Arts at the Banff Centre, where she leads initiatives that support and promote Indigenous artists and their creative practices. With a deep commitment to fostering Indigenous cultural expression, Ali brings expertise in program development and community engagement to her role, helping to amplify Indigenous voices in the arts sector.

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Newsletters: Indigenous Arts

An archive of our Indigenous Arts newsletters featuring program stories, artist highlights, and announcements.
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Indigenous Participants

Information specific to Indigenous artists, faculty, and participants at Banff Centre.
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Banff Centre Indigenous Artists Spotify Playlist

A curated playlist of work by Indigenous artists from Banff Centre's programming and presenting events.

Indigenous Arts programs are generously supported by

RBC

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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


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Banff, Alberta
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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.