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The following is a list of resources and film/media arts festivals that have shown support to Indigenous filmmakers.
Please visit each festival directly for details on their dates, eligibility, and policies. If you know of an Indigenous resource or film festival that we’ve missed, we’d love to know. Please contact us at community@shinenetwork.ca.
Resource | Description | Category | Link | hf:doc_categories | |
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“Speaking Michif” Lessons in Michif-Cree for the Whole Family | Languages | languages | |||
#Next150 Challenge “Welcoming Indigenous Languages” | Languages | languages | |||
7th Women in View On Screen Executive Report | Women in View’s 7th On Screen Report documents women’s employment in Canada’s publicly funded film, television and documentary from 2019 to 2021 with data on Black women, Indigenous Women, Women of Colour and Gender Diverse people who identify beyond the binary of cisgender men and cisgender women throughout. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Aboriginal Employment and Training | Job Opportunities | job-opportunities | |||
Aboriginal Populations in Canadian Cities | Research and statistics about Aboriginal People in Canada. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Academy of Canadian Film | Discover resources and programs about the Canadian film industry, offered by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, the largest non-profit professional media arts organization in Canada. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Alberta: Screen Funding Programs | Provides screen-based funding for the creation of Alberta-made content and stories. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Alianait Arts Festival (Iqaluit, Nunavut) | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
Alliance of Women Directors | Non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the number of women and gender non-binary directors working in the entertainment industry. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
AMAAS: Media Arts Sponsorship in Alberta | Sponsorship program to support media art projects, presentations, performances, and productions in Alberta, Canada. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
American Indian Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Anisinaababe | We learn about Indigenous culture and take control of our health and wellness. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
APTN: Indigenous Scholarship Program | The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network offers scholarships to First Nation, Inuit, or Métis students living in Canada. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
APTN: Internships and Jobs | APTN provides paid internship and work experience opportunities to Indigenous post-secondary students. | Job Opportunities | job-opportunities | ||
Arica Nativa: International Rural and Indigenous Film Festival | Central and South America, Festivals in Mexico | central-and-south-america festivals-in-mexico | |||
Art of the Real, Film at Lincoln Centre | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Artic Indigenous Film Fund | Supports films and filmmakers with Indigenous origins. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
Assembly of First Nations | AFN supports First Nations in Canada through discussions, advocacy, legal analysis, and building relationships with governments, businesses, and the public. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Assembly of First Nations – Language resources | Languages | languages | |||
Athena Film Festival: Creative Development Program Fund | Helps filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds with funding and skills for women-centered film projects. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Athena Women Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Audible Indigenous Writers Circle | Six-month mentorship and workshop program for emerging First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers in Canada looking to elevate their stories. | Indigenous Film & Media | indigenous-film-media | ||
Augsburg College: Film Studies | The Augsburg University film program offers a comprehensive study in film-making, combining practical skills with critical analysis and ethical considerations. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Australian Birrarangga Youth Film Festival | Short film made by youth from Ayacucho. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Available Light Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
Banff Centre: Indigenous Leadership Programs | Banff Centre’s Indigenous Leadership programs help leaders learn how to set goals, take focused action, and track progress for their communities and organizations. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Beendigen’s Talk4Healing Helpline | Free support and services to ensure women and children have a safe environment to live in, free from violence. Available 24/7 (Talk, Text, Chat). | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Bell Media Youth Training Initiative | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | |||
Bell Media: Funding Programs | Support for Canadian media content makers | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Bill C-91 June 21, 2019 (Canada) | Languages | languages | |||
BIPOC Writers Resources | Film festivals, fellowships, mentorships, and more for BIPOC writers. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Birrarangga Film Festival | Festivals in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) | festivals-in-australia-and-aotearoa-new-zealand | |||
Boomerang Festival | Festivals in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) | festivals-in-australia-and-aotearoa-new-zealand | |||
California’s American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Canada Council for Aboriginal Business | Mission is to promote, strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy through the fostering of business relationships, opportunities and awareness for all of our members. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Canada Council: Arts Grant | Programs that support artists, arts professionals, groups and organizations in Canada. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Canada Council: Indigenous Arts Grant | Support for Indigenous individuals, groups, and arts organizations to strengthen the Indigenous arts community. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Canada Gov. – Teaching and Learning Resources for Aboriginal Languages | Languages | languages | |||
Canada Media Fund | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | |||
Canada’s New Indigenous Language Office | Languages | languages | |||
Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics – Omniglot | Languages | languages | |||
Canadian Film Centre | Intensive programs in film, television, screen acting, music, and digital/immersive media. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development … | Languages | languages | |||
Capilano University: Indigenous Digital Filmmaking Diploma | The Indigenous Digital Filmmaking programs at CapU offer high quality creative and technical training for Indigenous students interested in film and TV production. | Indigenous Film & Media | indigenous-film-media | ||
CBC: Workshops | This series connects industry organizations with emerging producers and underrepresented content creators, providing insights on the business and financing of film, TV, and digital content. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
CBC/Radio-Canada : 2022-2025 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan | This plan aims to make CBC/RadioCanada more diverse both in its content and workforce by increasing diversity in leadership, retention, promotions, and key creative roles. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Center for World Indigenous Studies: Courses | Educational resources and online courses focused on indigenous studies and knowledge. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
CFC: Screen Based Programs | Intensive programs in film, TV, and digital media to empower Canadian talent for successful careers in a constantly evolving industry. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Chicken & Egg Pictures: Programs | Programs that support women documentary filmmakers at various stages in their careers. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
cINeDIGENOUS | The cINeDIGENOUS series focuses on global Indigenous filmmakers and their influences within cinematic culture | Indigenous Film & Media | indigenous-film-media | ||
CLACPI FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE Y VIDEO DE LOS PUEBLOS INDÍGENAS/ INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES | Central and South America, Festivals in Mexico | central-and-south-america festivals-in-mexico | |||
CMPA: Mentorship for Canadian Media Producers | The CMPA provides mentorship programs for aspiring Canadian media producers, offering hands-on training with industry experts and working to remove barriers for underrepresented communities. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples | The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples represents the interests of Métis, status and Non-status Indians, and Southern Inuit Indigenous People living off-reserve in Canada | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Controversies Around Endangered Indigenous Languages in the Arctic | Languages | languages | |||
COOP Vidéo: Program for Indigenous People in Québec | Support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists in Québec, Canada in the development and financing of their film projects. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Coverfly: Screen writing competitions | Database of all screen writing competitions. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Cowichan Valley Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
DOC: Free Consultation with a Producer | DOC Business Concierge offers filmmakers free sessions with an experienced producer for project advice. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Dreamspeakers Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
Earth Guardians: Indigenous Youth Initiative | The IYI program trains Indigenous youth in leadership, focusing on environmental and Indigenous rights, using both online and face-to-face methods. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
ECU’s Creative Tech Fundamentals Courses | Microcredentials to ignite and accelerate your career in animation, visual effects and game development. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Edmonton Screen Office: Funding | Invests in screen media projects, helps with location scouting costs, offers rebates, and contributes to marketing and consulting expenses. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Elaine Alec: Author of “Calling My Spirit Back” | The framework outlines three key areas to create safe spaces: necessary conditions, protocols, and perspectives. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Employment and Training Support Services to Indigenous Women | Employment and training support services to Indigenous women across Canada. | Job Opportunities | job-opportunities | ||
Entrepreneurial Skills Program | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | |||
Evolution of Indigenous Filmmaking in Canada | The evolution and significant milestones in Indigenous filmmaking in Canada. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Festival Cine Alter’Natif | Festivals in Europe | festivals-in-europe | |||
Festival International du Film D’Amiens | Festivals in Europe | festivals-in-europe | |||
FICDH: International Human Rights Film Festival | Central and South America, Festivals in Mexico | central-and-south-america festivals-in-mexico | |||
FIFO: Oceanian International Documentary Film Festival | Festivals in Asia and South Pacific | festivals-in-asia-and-south-pacific | |||
Film about Indigenous Youth in Thunder Bay | Report on an Indigenous youth film project in Thunder Bay, Canada. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Film Crew’s Guide to Working in the North | CION’s programs remove barriers, enabling individuals to pursue their passions and explore various career opportunities in the North’s film and television industry. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Film Event Accessibility Info | The Film Event Accessibility Working Group is all about harnessing community power to increase accessibility at film festivals and events throughout the film industry. | Publications & Guides | publications-guides | ||
Film Job Descriptions | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | |||
Filming in Nunavut | NFDC is responsible for fostering and promoting the development and growth of the film, television, and digital media industry in Nunavut. Resources for filming and Funding available. | Publications & Guides | publications-guides | ||
Filmmakers Without Borders: Grants | Support for independent filmmakers around the world via grants and other funding initiatives. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Filmmaking Research Network | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | |||
Final Draft’s Big Break Screenwriting Contest | Screenwriting contest. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
First Nations Film and Video Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
First Nations University of Canada | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | |||
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Publishers and Distributors | Guide to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis publishers and distributors. | Publications & Guides | publications-guides | ||
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Online Language Learning Resources | Languages | languages | |||
Free Career Transition Service | Career transition services for professionals in the arts and culture sector. | Job Opportunities | job-opportunities | ||
Free Online Courses on Reconciliation and Indigenous Education | Three free online courses that dive into reconciliation and Indigenous education from global perspectives. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Free Online Film and Television History Courses | Learn about film and TV history with free undergraduate-level classes. Topics include film criticism, silent films, Shakespeare, storytelling, and TV broadcasting. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Free Online Training for Production Assistant Position | Program for underrepresented communities in film and TV, offering free online training with potential job opportunities as Production Assistants in Alberta. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Free Self Defence Class to Indigenous Women | A free self-defense class for indigenous women (age 12+). | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Free Virtual Course and Database for BIPOC | Free video online course to train people for the following positions: writer’s PA, writer’s assistant, and showrunner’s assistant. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Fresh Films: Free Online Filmmaking Program | The program teaches practical film-making, from planning (pre-production) and technical aspects (like lighting and camera work) to editing. Finish with a collection of your own film projects. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Gabriel Dumont Institute | The Gabriel Dumont Institute’s mission is to revitalize Métis culture through research, educational materials, and specialized programs. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
GEMS: Emerging TV Producers Program | Training and mentorship for up to ten women and gender-diverse creators, with the goal of providing business skills, training and connections to break into the complex Canadian TV production system. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts | The Canada Council for the Arts celebrates the exceptional careers of artists from Canada with the GGArts. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Guiding Principles for Presenting Indigenous Work | Guiding principles when it comes to presenting Indigenous artists. | Publications & Guides | publications-guides | ||
Hawaii International Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Health Promotion and Education | Developing “comfortable” engagement with Elders participating in an arts-based sexual health promotion and STBBI prevention workshop for Indigenous Youth in Labrador, Canada | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Helping Native American Youth Tell Their Stories Through Video | In this video, Tracy Rector discusses Native Lens, a program that offers filmmaking workshops for Native American youth. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Hollywood Diversity Report 2023: Film | Annual report that examines the link between diversity and financial performance in the Hollywood film industry. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Hollywood Diversity Report 2023: TV | Annual report that examines the link between diversity and financial performance in the Hollywood TV industry. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
HOMEGROUND FESTIVAL | Festivals in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) | festivals-in-australia-and-aotearoa-new-zealand | |||
Hot Docs: Canadian Storytellers Funding | Funded by Netflix, this program is for documentary filmmakers looking to grow their creative and market potential, offering funding and intensive workshops on storytelling, market readiness, and career development. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
ICC Kids: Facts about Inuit Culture | A page to teach kids facts about Inuit people and their culture. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
IllumiNative: Guide for Native Representation in Entertainment | This guide helps writers and creators in the entertainment industry make realistic and respectful content about Native peoples for TV, movies, and other media. | Publications & Guides | publications-guides | ||
ImagiNative: iNdigital Youth Collective | Team of young artists in Ontario, encouraging Indigenous youth in digital arts through collaboration and community. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
imagineNATIVE: On-screen Protocols & Pathways | A media production guide to working with First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures, concepts, and stories. | Publications & Guides | publications-guides | ||
In Focus Film School: Free for Indigenous Students | Indigenous students can receive up to 100% non-repayable financial support to study Film Production, Screenwriting, 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Documentary, or Graphic Design in Vancouver, Canada. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Indianer Inuit: North American Native Film Festival | Festivals in Europe | festivals-in-europe | |||
Indigenomics Institute: Indigenous Economic Development | The Indigenomics Institute is the leading research, education, and engagement platform for supporting the rebuilding and design of Indigenous economies of Indigenous peoples worldwide. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Indigenous Awareness Webminar | Learn more about the issues facing Indigenous peoples today from historical and critical perspectives. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool | Searchable list of bursaries, scholarships and incentives aimed at Indigenous students across Canada. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Indigenous Climate Action | Indigenous-led organization guided by a diverse group of Indigenous knowledge keepers, water protectors and land defenders from communities and regions across the country. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Indigenous Environmental Network | IEN helps Indigenous communities protect sacred sites, nature, health, and build sustainable economies. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Indigenous Film Summit | The ISS hosts the Indigenous Screen Summit Pitch Forum, where Indigenous producers can pitch their scripted drama, comedy, and unscripted/documentary projects to Canadian and international buyers in front of an industry audience. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Indigenous Filmmakers Association | Non-profit collective group of indigenous filmmakers working to grow the Indigenous film community in Winnipeg & Manitoba. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Indigenous Films by and about Native Women | New Indigenous-themed films, each with a female Native producer and/or director. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Indigenous History Film and Culture | Lakehead University’s Research Guides focuses on Indigenous Learning, specifically films, videos, and radio related to Indigenous languages, the impact of colonialism and racism, residential school experiences, Aboriginal history and culture, and more. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Indigenous Language Organizations and Initiatives | Languages | languages | |||
Indigenous Language Teaching – Research Guides at Lakehead … | Languages | languages | |||
Indigenous Languages – Teaching and Learning – University of Saskatchewan | Languages | languages | |||
Indigenous Languages in Canada – Canadian Commission for … | Languages | languages | |||
Indigenous languages—Learning and teaching resources | Languages | languages | |||
Indigenous Languages: Maps, Apps & Websites | Languages | languages | |||
Indigenous Media Makers Database | The Global Indigenous Media Database connects media makers worldwide to promote narrative control and cultural strength. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Indigenous Native Languages :: Deepening Knowledge – OISE | Languages | languages | |||
Indigenous News Sources | Databases and collections include Indigenous news content such as newspapers. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Indigenous Screen Office: Funding | Support of Indigenous talent, communities and companies in the development, production and marketing of screen content. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Indigenous Screen Office: On-Screen Protocols and Pathways, Tools and Resources | How to respect Indigenous traditions and values in modern movie-making, including how to work properly with Indigenous communities, actors, and crew members, and in partnerships. | Publications & Guides | publications-guides | ||
Indigenous Screen Office: Training opportunities | Toronto, Ontario | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Indigenous Territories Map | App that maps Indigenous territories, treaties and languages. | Publications & Guides | publications-guides | ||
Indigenous Wellness Canada | Workshops and presentations cover traditional healing and modern techniques to help people from all backgrounds. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Indigenous Youth Fellowship | Supports young Indigenous leaders between the ages of 17-28, who are eager to learn about technology, media, Indigenous Peoples’ rights and more. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Indigenous Youth Film – Past Event | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | |||
Indigenous Youth Roots: Funding for Projects | Indigenous youth (age: 15-29) are eligible to apply for funding to support community programs and projects while receiving innovative mentorship, training and capacity-building opportunities. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Indspire: Indigenous Education | National Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Inspirit Foundation | Inspirit aims to change narratives by diversifying representation in TV, film, arts, and journalism. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women | Non-profit organization that serves to amplify the voices of Indigenous women on the issues and challenges they face | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
International Ethnographic Film Festival | Central and South America, Festivals in Mexico | central-and-south-america festivals-in-mexico | |||
International Sámi Film Institute | Helps Sámi people create, produce, and distribute films in the Sámi language. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs | Global human rights organisation dedicated to promoting and defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
International Year of Indigenous Language 2019 – Resources | Languages | languages | |||
Internationale Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen | Festivals in Europe | festivals-in-europe | |||
Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur | Festivals in Europe | festivals-in-europe | |||
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami | The national representational organization protecting and advancing the rights and interests of Inuit in Canada | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
ISET: Education Funding for Indigenous Women | The NWAC ISET program helps Indigenous women and gender-diverse individuals fully participate in economic opportunities. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Kairos Canada | KAIROS is dedicated to a respectful, equitable, and rights-based relationship with Indigenous peoples in Canada and worldwide. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
KANIEN’KEHA LESSONS – Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education | Languages | languages | |||
Kanua: Floating Amazonian Film Festival | Central and South America, Festivals in Mexico | central-and-south-america festivals-in-mexico | |||
LA Skins Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Language — LearnMichif | Languages | languages | |||
Language for Life: – First Peoples’ Cultural Council – BC | Languages | languages | |||
Language Loss | Facing History and Ourselves | Languages | languages | |||
Language Preservation Courses and Programs – UVic … | Languages | languages | |||
Learn Cree Free Online – Languages – ATS-group.net | Languages | languages | |||
Learn Kanien’kéha (Mohawk) [Eng] | FirstVoices | Languages | languages | |||
Learning Languages | Nukskahtowin | Athabasca University | Languages | languages | |||
Lessons – Ojibwe.net | Languages | languages | |||
LIFT: Film, Digital and Interactive Art Workshops | Training in all aspects of filmmaking and media arts. Workshops are taking place on evenings or weekends. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Louis Riel Institute | Programs based on Métis culture are combined with learning in a fun environment. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Manitoba Film Funding Programs | Funding programs aimed at the development, production and marketing of projects shot in Manitoba. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Mapping Indigenous languages in Canada | Canadian Geographic | Languages | languages | |||
Melbourne International Film Festival | Festivals in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) | festivals-in-australia-and-aotearoa-new-zealand | |||
Métis Nation of Ontario | MNO is the government of Métis people and communities in Ontario. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Métis National Council | The MNC is dedicated to working collaboratively across the Métis homeland to fulfill the vision of Louis Riel. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Métis Women of Canada | National Indigenous Women’s Organization democratically mandated to represent the Women of the Métis Nation | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Michif | Learn our languages | Taanshi kiyawaaw! Prairies to … | Languages | languages | |||
Michif Language – Métis Studies – Library at University of Calgary | Languages | languages | |||
MMIWG: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls | We will find the truth by gathering many stories from many people.These truths will weave together to show us what violence really looks like for Indigenous women and girls in Canada. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Morelia International Film Festival | Central and South America, Festivals in Mexico | central-and-south-america festivals-in-mexico | |||
Moriland Film Festival | Festivals in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) | festivals-in-australia-and-aotearoa-new-zealand | |||
Mother Tongue Film Festival (Recovering Voices) | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Moviola : Filmmaking Courses | Free online library of over 3,000 filmmaking videos. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Myrna: Courses on Trauma-Informed Engagement for Professionals | Customized courses for lawyers, judges, officers, administrators, investigators, regulators, and leaders on trauma-informed engagement. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
N’we Jinan: Integrative Arts Studio | Helps Indigenous youth gain creative and practical skills useful beyond school. Each studio also offers a Youth Artist Assistant role to assist teachers during the program. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
NAB: Indigenous Languages and Cultures Funding Program | Supports the production and distribution of Indigenous audio and video content. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
NASC: Indigenous Awareness Workshops | Online workshops designed to promote awareness and understanding of Indigenous people’s experiences; both historical and contemporary. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
National Association of Friendship Centres | NAFC represents Friendship Centres across Canada, advocating for urban Indigenous communities and supporting their missions. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation | NCTR preserves Residential School Survivor stories, educates Canadians, and promotes reconciliation on Indigenous lands. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
National Indigenous Media Arts Coalition | NIMAC is the Indigenous branch of the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA), part of a nonprofit organization representing independent media arts organizations in Canada. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
National Research Council – Language Resources | Languages | languages | |||
National Screen Institute Canada: Media Programs | Customized training, networking opportunities, personalized mentorship, small class sizes and online and in-person training. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Native American Hand Talkers Fight to Keep Sign Language Alive | Languages | languages | |||
Native American Sign Language – Indian Country Today | Languages | languages | |||
Native American sign language: Illustrated guides to 400 gestures | Languages | languages | |||
Native and Indigenous writers and storytellers | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | |||
Native Filmmaker Initiative: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | |||
Native Indigenous Student Academy Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Native Spirit Film Festival | Festivals in Europe | festivals-in-europe | |||
NATIVe Stand Fellows Program | International professional-development opportunity for Indigenous producers to attend the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin with 1-2 market-ready feature film projects. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Native Women Filmmakers Program | Program focused on building a more inclusive and equitable industry for Native and Indigenous Women. Fellowship will be awarded to seven filmmakers. | Indigenous Film & Media | indigenous-film-media | ||
Native Women in Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Native Women in Film: Scriptwriting Lab | Intensive scriptwriting lab that is designed to develop native women writers to further their careers in film and television industry. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto | Support for Indigenous women and their families in Toronto, Canada. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Native Women’s Association of Canada | National Indigenous organization that advocates for the rights and perspectives of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse people, inclusive of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Native Youth Media Project | Vision Maker Media’s Native Youth Media Project turns the natural storytelling abilities of Native youth into skills for creating short media pieces. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
New Brunswick Film Coop: Grants (including Indigenous film grant) | Non-profit organization involved in the production of 16mm and HD films. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
NFB: Collection of Indigenous-made films | Online collection of Indigenous-made films. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Nuku’alofa Film Festival | Festivals in Asia and South Pacific | festivals-in-asia-and-south-pacific | |||
Nuuk International Film Festival | Festivals in Europe | festivals-in-europe | |||
NYSHN: Native Youth Sexual Health Network | Organization led by Indigenous youth, addressing sexual and reproductive health and rights across the U.S. and Canada. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Ojibway and Cree Language Classes | Languages | languages | |||
Ojibwe Language Certificate | UW-Eau Claire | Languages | languages | |||
Ojibwe language resources Nantakikentan Online Learning | Languages | languages | |||
On Screen Manitoba: Job Opportunities | On Screen Manitoba leads, builds and represents the media production industry in Manitoba. | Job Opportunities | job-opportunities | ||
Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa | Languages | languages | |||
Online Course: Rights of Indigenous People | This online course enhances knowledge of indigenous peoples’ rights as stated in the UN Declaration. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Online Encyclopedia for Producing Independent Performance Work in Canada | Free, searchable online encyclopedia of information, resources, tools, and templates for producing independent performance work in Canada. | Publications & Guides | publications-guides | ||
Online Learning Materials for Grades 9-12 | Fun online learning materials for Grades 9 through 12, all created by TVO education and media professionals. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Ontario Creates: Film & TV Funding | Ontario Creates offers film industry funding through its Film Fund and supports both the film and television sectors with international business development programs and the Export Program. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Ontario Creates: Research & Industry Information | Online research library on the film and television industry including industry profiles and annual production statistics. Accessible 24/7 and contains hundreds of Ontario Creates-funded and other industry studies. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres | Aims to make life better for Indigenous people in cities by helping them with their chosen activities. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Ontario Native Education Counselling Association | Tools and programs designed specifically to improving Native counselling and education services. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Ontario Native Women’s Association | Nonprofit organization that empowers and helps Indigenous women and their families in Ontario through research, advocacy, policy development, and local programs. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Origins: Festival of First Nations | Festivals in Europe | festivals-in-europe | |||
Pauktuutit: Inuit Women of Canada | Pauktuutit is the national representative organization of Inuit women in Canada | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
PEI: Funds for Indigenous Arts and Film Production | Funding programs for Indigenous Arts, Film Production, and more. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
PictureNL: Funding and Sponsorship Programs | The Sponsorship Program offers funding to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador and organizations involved in the screen industries to promote local products. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Plains Indian Sign Language – Wikipedia | Languages | languages | |||
Plains Indian Sign Language: Resources – HandSpeak | Languages | languages | |||
Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
POETA DigiSpark: Digital Skills Training | This project offers digital skills training tailored for Indigenous People, focusing on economic opportunities through technology in the Americas. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
POV: Film and Media Programs including Indigenous Production Assistant Training | POV’s programs offer diverse creatives technical, mentorship, and social skills training for workforce entry, including Media Training, Production Assistant Training, and en/VISION Lab. | Indigenous Film & Media | indigenous-film-media | ||
Présence Autochtone Montréal (First Peoples Festival) | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
PRIMAA : Filmmaking Resources | Learn the essentials of story writing, scene construction, and professional-grade filming through these three diverse videos. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Prince of Wales – Northern Heritage Centre | Languages | languages | |||
Production Designers Resources | Collection of links to associations, organizations, publications, websites, festivals related to production design. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Profile of Indigenous Canada | Indigenous socio-economic and demographic trends. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Promise and Prosperity: the Aboriginal Business Survey | Research about Aboriginal small business owners across Canada. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Qaggiq : School of Performing Art | Various training for performing arts (acting, arts, music, etc). Open to all emerging and established Arctic performing artists throughout Canada | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Quebecor Fund: Support Program for Producers | List of Canadian production companies that will receive financial backing in the 47th round of the Fund’s Television Production Assistance Program | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
RBC: Indigenous Youth Scholarship | The RBC Future Launch Scholarship grants annual scholarships to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students in Canada, recognizing academic achievement and community contribution with significant financial support for up to four years. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Red Nation Celebration Institute | Native-led organization representing American Indian & Indigenous Nations in media arts and culture. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Red Nation Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Reel Canada: Career Resources | Career resources designed to offer opportunities and professional growth in Canada. | Job Opportunities | job-opportunities | ||
Reel Opportunities: Opportunities | Career opportunities in Canadian Film and TV. | Job Opportunities | job-opportunities | ||
Reel Youth Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
Reelworld Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
ReelWorld: Programs for Canadian Racially Diverse Talent | Programs and events to support the professional growth of Canada’s diverse artists, aiming to enhance their skills and network within the creative community. | Indigenous Film & Media | indigenous-film-media | ||
Rematriation Magazine | Platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting Indigenous women’s voices, culture, and identity. | Publications & Guides | publications-guides | ||
REMC: Research About Racially Equity in the Screen Sector | Research reports focusing on racial equity in Canada’s screen sector, including a national data system, benchmarking for racial equity, and evaluations of the sector’s racial equity, | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Rotterdam International Film Festival | Festivals in Europe | festivals-in-europe | |||
Sacred Feminine Learning Lodge | Through Sacred retreats, workshops, live events, virtual events, sacred circles, healing processes, and online courses, the Sacred Feminine Learning Lodge helps women, men and all-gendered people to name, reclaim and embody the qualities of the Sacred Feminine. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Sarasota Native American Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Saskatchewan Ânskohk Writers’ Circle Inc. | SAWCI is a non-profit charitable organization committed to supporting Métis, First Nations, and Inuit writers of all genres through service, workshops, readings, and events. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Saskatchewan Polytechnic: Free Online Indigenous Studies Course | This course focuses on Indigenous culture and history, particularly as it relates to Saskatchewan and examines the theme of reconciliation in Canada. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Saskatchewan: Film & TV Grants | Grants for television and feature film projects, supporting production in Saskatchewan. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Saturviit Inuit Women’s Association of Nunavik | Non-profit organization whose mandate is to advocate for Inuit women and children and to support positive and healthy communities. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Screen Craft: Screenwriting Contests | Various screenwriting contests | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Seattle, Washington USA | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | |||
See Jane: Media Diversity & Gender Study | Research-based organizations working within the media and entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need to dramatically improve gender balance, reduce stereotyping and create diverse female characters in entertainment. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
SFU: Indigenous Digital Media Grants | One-time financial support to SFU researchers, creators, and makers to cover costs associated with the development of Indigenous digital resources. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Shaw Rocket: Funding for Canadian Content for Kids | Financing high-quality Canadian children’s, youth and family creative experiences and initiatives. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
She Is Indigenous: Who are Indigenous Peoples in Canada? | Key questions about Indigenous Peoples in Canada, identifying who they are, the appropriate terminology, and how individuals can engage in reconciliation efforts. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Six Nations school launches app that teaches people to speak … | Languages | languages | |||
Skábmagovat: Indigenous People’s Film and TV Festival | Festivals in Europe | festivals-in-europe | |||
Skoden Indigenous Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
SODEC: List of Financial Assistance Programs for the Audiovisual Sector | Financial support for artists and businesses to help them create and promote diverse works. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
Storyboard Tutorials | Online tutorials for advanced visual storytelling techniques and concepts. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Study about Inclusion/Exclusion of BIPOC Women in Film | Study exploring why BIPOC women are often included or left out of professional networking events across the country. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Sundance Film Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
Sundance: Collab Screenwriting Program | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | |||
Sundance: Indigenous Programs | The Sundance Institute Indigenous Program supports global Indigenous storytelling through labs, fellowships, screenings, and gatherings tailored to the needs of Native and Indigenous storytellers. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Sundance: Youth Initiative | This program offers young filmmakers (18-25) year-long mentorship, learning opportunities, and access to Sundance Ignite on-the-go programs to develop their skills. | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Support Services for Indigenous People | Resources are available to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in Canada | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Sydney Film Festival | Festivals in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) | festivals-in-australia-and-aotearoa-new-zealand | |||
Teaching Indigenous Languages – University of Winnipeg | Languages | languages | |||
Telefilm Canada: Support for Indigenous Film Initiatives | Funding to support stories created and controlled by Indigenous storytellers and filmmakers. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Telefilm: Funding Programs | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | |||
Telefilm: Indigenous Working Group | Indigenous Working Group – a vital feedback and consultation tool. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Telefilm: Industry Resources | Industry resources for filming in Canada. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
The En’owkin Centre | Educational programs to enhance Aboriginal culture, language, political development and leadership and excellence in Indigenous Arts training. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
The Energetic Field: Auras Explained | The National Healing Foundation website focuses on auras and their significance in personal and spiritual development. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
The First Nations Child & Family Caring Society | The Caring Society stands with First Nations children, youth and families so they have equitable opportunities to grow up safely at home, be healthy, get a good education and be proud of who they are. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
The ReFrame Resource: Tools & Insights in the Screen Industry | A hub of research-based best practices, actionable tools, and inspirational insights to advance equity in the screen industries. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Top Film Schools in Canada | All the best films schools in Canada. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Top Four Indigenous Languages of Canada – Alpha Omega … | Languages | languages | |||
Toronto International Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
U of Alberta: Indigenous Canada Course | 12-lesson free online course exploring the history and perspectives of Indigenous peoples in Canada. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
UFV: Indigenous Maps, Films, Rights, and Land Claims Certificate | This certificate equips you with practical skills for understanding and communicating rights, title, and land claims, including film, oral history, legal analysis, and more. | Indigenous Film & Media | indigenous-film-media | ||
United Voice of the Arctic | Represents all Inuit from Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Chukotka on matters of international importance. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
University of Denver/Anthropolgy: Indigenous Film & Arts Festival | Festivals in USA | festivals-in-usa | |||
University Of Victoria | Languages | languages | |||
Uvagut TV: Inuktut TV Channel | Canada’s first national Inuktut television channel . | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Vancouver Film School: Programs | 15 post-secondary programs that provide industry-standard techniques and skills for careers in acting, animation, film, screenwriting, programming, makeup, sound, digital, game, or VR/AR design. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
Vancouver International Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
Vision Maker Media: Fund for Native American and Alaska Native Media | Funding programs available to Native American and Alaska Native media at all stages of development. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Wairoa Maori Film Festival | Festivals in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) | festivals-in-australia-and-aotearoa-new-zealand | |||
Wapikoni: Mobile Studio | Mobile studio for intervention, training and audiovisual creation for indigenous people in Québec, Canada. | Indigenous Organizations | indigenous-organizations | ||
Weengushk | Manitoulin Island, Ontario | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | ||
Weengushk Film Institute | Weengushk Film Institute (WFI) shall be a centre for capacity building in the audio-visual arts for aspiring Indigenous and diverse artisans and filmmakers through the provision of education, training, and their creative journey to promote cultural, ethnic, and artistic vitality. | Indigenous Film & Media | indigenous-film-media | ||
Weengushk International Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
WGC: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report | Report about the composition of writers’ rooms across Canada. This is part of the WGC’s efforts to work towards addressing issues of historic underrepresentation. | Industry Research & Insights | industry-research-insights | ||
Whistler Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
Whistler Film Festival: Talent Programs | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | |||
Why Indigenous languages matter | Canadian Geographic | Languages | languages | |||
WIFT: Women in Film & TV | WIFT Toronto offers a calendar of programs and events for career growth, offering networking and learning opportunities at every career stage. Explore the options to shape your success, achieve goals, and celebrate accomplishments. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops | ||
Winda Film Festival | Festivals in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand) | festivals-in-australia-and-aotearoa-new-zealand | |||
Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
WINNIPEG ABORIGINAL FILM FESTIVAL Winnipeg, MB | Festivals in Canada | festivals-in-canada | |||
Winnipeg Film Funding Programs (Including: Program for Indigenous Women) | Funding for filmmakers to create, market and screen films in Manitoba, Canada. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Women Make Movies: Production Assistance Program | The program supports filmmakers with services like fiscal sponsorship, consultations, workshops, and networking, aiming to increase diversity in the film industry, particularly among BIPOC/ALAANA, LGBTQIA, older, and disabled women. | Grants & Funding | grants-funding | ||
Woodsworth College: Indigenous Film Series | Youth Opportunities | youth-opportunities | |||
Writers and Filmmakers Program | Mountain Culture at Banff Centre offers exceptional programs and an inspirational setting for writers and filmmakers. | Training & Workshops | training-workshops |