Wise Practices in Arts Leadership - November 2026
Six-day in-person leadership program at Banff Centre for arts professionals, focusing on Indigenous wise practices, values-based leadership, and sectoral challenges.
Funder: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Due Dates: August 11, 2026
Funding Amounts: Program fee: $3,863 CAD + GST; limited funding available for up to 18 Canadian arts-sector participants (funding covers up to 75% of the fee, recipients contribute at least 25%).
Summary: Six-day leadership program for arts and culture professionals focused on Indigenous wise practices, values-based leadership, and sectoral challenges.
Key Information: Funding is not available to international participants; program does not qualify for a Canadian study permit—visitor visa required.
Description
This six-day immersive program is designed for emerging and experienced leaders in the arts, heritage, and creative industries. Participants will explore leadership through Indigenous wise practices, right relations, deep listening, and self-inquiry, focusing on leadership as an ongoing process. The curriculum covers governance, strategic thinking, organizational development, cultural policy and protocols, and community engagement, all framed as interconnected elements of resilient, values-based leadership. The program blends seminars, workshops, collaborative decision-making, and land-based learning, and is delivered in-person at the Banff Centre campus.
