Indigenous Arts

Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin

Canadian filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin has spent four decades and 50 films exploring Indigenous culture and history.

Douglas Cardinal with a model of the National Museum of the American Indian

This Celebrated Indigenous Architect Uses Nature to Inspire His Designs

Douglas Cardinal realized early on his First Nations heritage would set him apart as an architect. His unique vision makes him one the most celebrated professio

This Indigenous Leader Finds Power in Telling Her Own Story

Bonnie Harvey speaks about her experience in our Indigenous Leadership Program

The Banff Centre receives $1.075 million from RBC in support of Indigenous Arts and artistic programs

The Banff Centre is proud to announce it received a $1.075 million funding commitment from RBC to provide greater access for emerging artists to The Banff Centr

Languages of Our Land

Banff Centre Press releases Languages of Our Land in French and English translation

Banff Centre Press announces the release of Languages of Our Land/Langues de notre terre: Indigenous Poems and Stories from Quebec/Poèmes et récits autochtones

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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.