Indigenous Arts

Indigenous Arts programs at Banff Centre
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Indigenous Playwrights Nest

A two week residency that offers Indigenous playwrights an inspiring environmental workspace to write their plays surrounded by nature.
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Date: Wed, Jan 19 @ 4:30 PM

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Christi Belcourt

On January 19 and 20 join Christi Belcourt as part of this online conversation series with leading Indigenous Art creators. 
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Banff Centre 2022 Indigenous Haute Couture Residency
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Indigenous Haute Couture – Digital Embellishments 2024

Eight Indigenous fashion designers will bring projects that incorporate upcycled materials and/or digital embellishments.
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Indigenous Haute Couture – Creation & Embellishments 2025

Indigenous fashion designers will focus on project creation through self-directed studio time in a fully supported environment.
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Photo Credit: George Hupka
Date: Wed, Nov 17 @ 4:30 PM

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Tasha Hubbard

On November 17 & 18, join Tasha Hubbard as part of the Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series, a monthly online conversation session that invites leadin
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Dead North Films
Date: Fri, Oct 29 @ 7:30 PM
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Thu, Oct 14 @ 12:00 PM

Jenny Belzberg Theatre

Banff Centre Presents Dead North Films

Dead North was created in 2012 by Jay Bulckaert and Pablo Saravanja as a rallying cry for Northern filmmakers to take their rightful place on the world's cinema
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$15.00
Santee Smith
Date: Wed, Sep 15 @ 4:30 PM

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Santee Smith

On September 15 & 16, join Santee Smith as part of the Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series, a monthly online conversation session that invites leadin
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Paul Seesequasis
Date: Wed, Aug 18 @ 4:30 PM

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Paul Seesequasis

On August 18 & 19, join Paul Seesequasis as part of the Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series, a monthly online conversation session that invites leadi
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Aknumustiǂis (Natural Law) - Ecological Engagement Through the Seasons - 2023

This four-week residency engages eight Indigenous visual artists in a land and studio-based program.
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Date: Sat, Jul 24 @ 4:30 PM

Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series: Ursula Johnson

On July 24&25, join Ursula Johnson as part of the Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series, a monthly online conversation session that invites leading Ind
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Date: Mon, Jun 21 @ 7:00 PM
Online

National Indigenous Peoples Day: Engaging Giiwewizh: A musical event

Join us for Engaging Giiwewizh, a musical event connecting land, identity, and creative process in collaboration with International Indigenous Music Summit.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Date: Mon, Jun 21 @ 5:00 PM
Online

National Indigenous Peoples Day: From the Community: Open Dialogue Panel Discussion

Join us for this panel discussion moderated by Janine Windolph with guest panelists Daryl Kootenay, Helen McPhaden, Bill Snow, Asivak Koostachin, Jarett Twoyoun
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