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Indigenous Programs

Creative Manitoba’s Indigenous programs provide workshops and programming for and by Indigenous cultural workers, artists and art enthusiasts.

We work with Indigenous artists of all disciplines ­­– contemporary, traditional, and/or both, and offer networking, educational, and hands-on experiences that promote Indigenous arts and support artists at every level.

All facilitators employ a mentorship approach from an Indigenous perspective that fosters art and cultural/professional development while empowering, supporting and engaging our communities.

We are committed to creating equitable, safe and welcoming spaces that fully represent our diverse and intersectional membership and their needs, and acknowledge the various systems of power at play and how those affect our communities. If cost is a barrier, bursaries are available for BIPOC artists. Click HERE to apply.

The Indigenous programs exist to:

  • Support Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists and art organizations to meet their professional goals pertaining to Indigenous art and cultural practices.
  • Develop programs that foster the emergence of Indigenous cultural leadership at every level.
  • Identify and/or promote initiatives and projects that focus on Indigenous contributions in arts, culture and heritage sectors, and work towards the revitalization and empowerment of our communities.

Creative Manitoba is committed to providing resources to Indigenous cultural workers, artists and art enthusiasts. Visit the pages below for more resources:


Ozhitoon jii Miigiweng provides Indigenous and non-Indigenous emerging artists, professional artists and educators of all Nations an inclusive opportunity to learn how to respectfully incorporate Indigenous perspectives and protocols into their art and education practices. This workshop will be held in person at Creative Manitoba over two days. Day 1 – Friday, March 22, 10:30 (more…)

Ozhitoon Day 1
 March 22, 2024
 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Ozhitoon Day 2
 March 23, 2024
 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Let’s talk about the importance of Beadwork, the stories it tells, the generational knowledge it carries, how techniques and teachings are transmitted through stitches, and how beaded work is being elevated, valued, and appreciated as works of fine art in our contemporary circles.

UAB- Beading
 March 28, 2024
 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Previous Workshops

Pictographic artwork on textured background in brown and beige with text "Demystifying Self-Publishing"

Demystifying Self-Publishing

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Date: March 6, 2024

Layered graphic in blue with Manitoba Arts Council logo and title "Urban Art Biz"

Urban Art Biz | Manitoba Arts Council – Indigenous 360

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Date: February 29, 2024

Urban Art Biz | Cheryl L’Hirondelle

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Date: November 29, 2023

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