Calling Our Spirits Home: Indigenous Women in Leadership
An immersive, land-based leadership program for Indigenous women focused on Indigenous wisdom, ancestral knowledge, and holistic leadership development at the Banff Centre.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: July 28, 2026 (Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. MST)
Funding Amounts: Program fee: $3,718 CAD + GST; limited financial assistance available (typically covers up to 75% of fee)
Summary: Immersive, land-based leadership program for Indigenous women, centering Indigenous wisdom, ancestral knowledge, and holistic leadership development.
Key Information: Applicants must self-identify as women and be 18+; priority for Indigenous participants and those working in Indigenous communities.
Description
This immersive program, hosted by the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, is designed to revitalize Indigenous feminine leadership by centering Indigenous wisdom, ancestral knowledge, and holistic, land-based learning. Guided by Elders and experienced facilitators, participants engage in deep listening, truth-telling, and cultural teachings in a sacred environment. The curriculum focuses on reconnecting with purpose, embracing responsibilities, and cultivating relational leadership through collaboration, partnership, and the revival of ancestral practices. The program is held in person at the Banff Centre campus and includes ceremonies, land-based learning, and community-building activities.
