Mâwacihitowinihk Nikamowak: Indigenous Music Residency
A three-week Banff Centre residency supports Indigenous musicians globally to refine, record, and present their music through workshops, mentorship, studio access, and public performance opportunities.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: August 12, 2026 (full application deadline, 11:59 p.m. MST)
Funding Amounts: Full scholarship covers $8,295 CAD (tuition, accommodation, meal plan); participants pay $0 after scholarship; $35 application fee applies.
Summary: Three-week residency supporting Indigenous musicians to refine, record, and present their work through workshops, collaboration, and professional audio production at Banff Centre.
Key Information: Open to Indigenous musicians internationally; all program fees covered for Indigenous artists via scholarship.
Description
This three-week residency at Banff Centre is designed for Indigenous musicians, vocalists, singer-songwriters, rappers, DJs, and instrumentalists to develop, refine, and present their musical works. The program emphasizes collaboration, learning through faculty-led workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and access to professional audio recording studios. Participants benefit from a supportive artistic community, opportunities for public performance, and professional audio recordings (for non-commercial use). The residency is open to solo artists and duos from all regions, both domestic and international.
