Indigenous Arts

Three dancers perform on stage during the 2022 Intercultural Indigenous Dance Showcase

Indigenous World Dance Residency Showcase

A captivating showcase featuring original works by Indigenous dance groups from around the world.
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Photo courtesy Jackson 2bears.net
Date: Wed, May 15 @ 7:00 PM
Max Bell Auditorium

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Jackson 2bears

On May 15 Jackson 2bears joins us at Banff Centre as part of this conversation series with leading Indigenous Art creators. 
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John Hampton, photo by Andrew Parry
Date: Wed, Mar 27 @ 4:30 PM
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Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: John Hampton

On March 27 and 28 join John Hampton, ED and CEO of the Mackenzie Art Gallery as part of this online conversation series with leading Indigenous Art creators. 
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Cascade Mountain in Banff National Park
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Write Over Here: Indigenous Screenwriting Residency 2025

This four-week hybrid residency invites Indigenous screenwriters to bring their scripts for feature films, webisode series and short films to develop further.
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Bruno Canadien, photo by John Dean
Date: Wed, Jan 17 @ 4:30 PM
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Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Bruno Canadien

On January 17 and 18 join visual artist Bruno Canadien as part of this online conversation series with leading Indigenous Art creators. 
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Image courtesy Stephanie Harpe
Date: Sat, Mar 16 @ 7:30 PM
Jenny Belzberg Theatre
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Thu, Dec 14 @ 12:00 PM

Stephanie Harpe Experience

Join us for a night of high-energy rock music live in Banff with the Stephanie Harpe Experience. 
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$25.00
An indigenous artist works on a hide during a residency.
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Hide Tanning and Parfleche Residency

This residency allows participants to learn more about how to scrape a hide and work with parfleche with the support of faculty, elders, and knowledge keepers.
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Melody McKiver and Cris Derksen, Indigenous Classical Music Gathering, Banff Centre 2019. Photo by Jessica Wittman
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Classical Indigenous Music Residency - Summer 2024

This residency brings together Indigenous musicians working with the Classical genre to cultivate relationships, personal craft and build strong networks. 
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Three dancers perform on stage during the 2022 Intercultural Indigenous Dance Showcase
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Indigenous World Dance Residency - Summer 2024

A three-week residency for Indigenous choreographers and dancer groups to work on projects focusing on re-embodiment and Indigenous voice.
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Indigenous Arts programs at Banff Centre
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Indigenous Arts Thematic: Story Sharing Residency

This residency invites Indigenous storytellers to develop projects in a supportive learning environment while engaging in Indigenous storytelling practices.
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Photo courtesy of Eekwol
Date: Fri, Dec 01 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall
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Thu, Oct 19 @ 12:00 PM

Wîchoîe Ahiya Concert featuring Eekwol and Dale Mac

Join participants from the Wîchoîe Ahiya Singer Songwriter Residency as they present new works in a concert co-hosted by faculty Dale Mac and Eekwol.
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$15.00
Miranda Currie is pictured singing and playing guitar during a performance at Banff Centre's 2019 Indigenous Arts Singer
Date: Fri, Dec 08 @ 7:30 PM
Rolston Recital Hall
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Thu, Oct 19 @ 12:00 PM

Wîchoîe Ahiya Concert featuring Dale Mac and MJ Dandeneau

Join participants from the Wîchoîe Ahiya Singer Songwriter Residency as they present new works in a concert co-hosted by faculty Dale Mac and MJ Dandeneau.
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$15.00