Resource Library
Count: 66
| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
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| Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC - Aboriginal Cultural Experiences National Guidelines | http://www.aboriginalbc.com/assets/corporate/AboriginalCulturalExperiencesGuide_2013-s.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: The intent of this guide is to inspire excellence in Aboriginal tourism. |
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| Air Canada Corporate Giving | https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/about/corporate-responsibility/community.html |
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Funding | Corporate |
| Description: Funding of events in exchange for brand visibility. |
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| Apihtawikosisan | https://apihtawikosisan.com/blog |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Cree Language Blog. Source for Indigenous issues. Language courses |
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| Apihtawikosisan | https://apihtawikosisan.com |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Michif Language Resources |
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| Art for Aid | https://www.artforaid.ca/ |
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Service | Non-Profit |
| Description: Gives donated art supplies to remote Indigenous Canadian schools |
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| Building communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries | http://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/building-communities/anniversaries.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Building Communities through Arts and Heritage – Community Anniversaries component provides funding to local groups for non-recurring local events, with or without a minor capital project. • Application Deadline: April 30 for events that will occur during the next calendar year. • Amount: Applicants may request up to 100 per cent of eligible expenses to a maximum of $200,000. • Region: Across Canada. |
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| Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Legacy Fund Stream | http://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/building-communities/legacy-fund.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: This funding stream provides funding for community – initiative capital projects, intended for community use. • Application Deadline: Projects must be submitted before the anniversary date of the event or personality to be commemorated. • Amount: Recipients may receive up to 50 per cent of eligible project expenses up to a maximum of $500,000. • Region: Across Canada. |
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| Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program – Local Festivals | http://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/building-communities/festivals.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: This funding stream provides funding to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans, or heritage performers. This includes the celebration of LGBTQ2+ communities and Indigenous cultural celebrations. • Application Deadline: January 31 – for festivals starting between September 1 and December 31 of the same calendar year; April 30 – for festivals starting between January 1 and June 30 of the next calendar year; and October 15 – for festivals starting between July 1 and August 31 of the next calendar year. • Amount: Applicants may request up to 100 per cent of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $200,000. • Region: Across Canada |
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| Canada Arts Presentation Fund – Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters | http://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/arts-presentation-fund/programming-arts-festivals-series-presenters.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: This funding stream supports existing professional arts festivals and performing arts series presenters to offer activities that connect artists with their Canadian communities. • Application Deadline: April 1st and October 15th for projects which will occur after April 1st of the following year - April 1st is the application deadline for projects starting between April 1st and June 30th of the following year. • Amount: For Professional Arts Festivals, we can fund up to 25% of eligible expenses or a maximum of $100,000 per fiscal year in the case of grants and 25% of eligible expenses or $500,000 per year in the case of contributions. • Region: Across Canada |
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| Canada Council for the Arts - Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples | http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants |
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Funding | Organization |
| Description: Supports the creativity and development of First Nations Inuit and Métis artists and arts organizations. |
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| Canada Cultural Investment Fund | http://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/cultural-investment-fund/endowment-incentives.html?utm_source=Laidlaw+Grantees&utm_campaign=a32bec9155-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_20_06_42&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-a32bec9155-620166060 |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Canada Cultural Investment Fund — Endowment Incentives component encourages private donors to contribute to endowment funds for not-for-profit professional arts organizations, so they can access new sources of funding in the future. Raising capital and creating endowments gives these organizations greater capacity for realizing artistic expression by supporting their long-term stability. Canadians are encouraged to support the arts by providing donations to an arts organization's endowment fund. The government provides matching funds — of up to 1 dollar for every dollar raised from private donors — to create endowment funds or to increase existing ones. • Application Deadline: December 1 • Amount: Not specified • Region: National |
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| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/cultural-spaces-fund.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: This fund supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage culture and creative innovation. • Application Deadline: Ongoing. • Amount: Not specified. • Region: Across Canada. The fund supports renovation and construction projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment, and feasibility studies related to cultural spaces. *UPDATE*: Due to limited funding, construction projects will no longer be accepted, however, exceptional circumstances may apply. |
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| Canada Cultural Spaces Fund | http://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/cultural-spaces-fund.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: As outlined in Budget 2025, the funding envelope of the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) will be reduced and reoriented over the next two fiscal years to focus solely on funding specialized equipment in the cultural sector. Projects for the renovation of an arts or heritage space with expenses that occur between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2028 will be accepted while funds remain available. As of April 1, 2026, projects for completion of infrastructure planning and design documents, feasibility studies, and facility assessments are no longer accepted. Due to limited funding, construction projects are no longer accepted. However, exceptional circumstances may apply. • Application Deadline: Ongoing • Amount: Not specified • Region: Across Canada |
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| Canada Media Fund | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/media-fund.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Canada Media Fund (CMF) supports the creation of popular, innovative Canadian content and software applications. The CMF receives contributions from the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite and Internet Protocol television (IPTV) distributors. The CMF is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the Canadian television and digital media industries through two streams of funding. |
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| Canadian Heritage- Local Festivals | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/building-communities/festivals.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Provides funding to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans or heritage performers. |
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| Commemorate Canada | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/commemorate-canada.html |
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Funding | Organization |
| Description: The Commemorate Canada program provides funding to initiatives that commemorate and celebrate historical figures, places, events and accomplishments of national significance. The program favours commemorations and celebrations marking 25th, 50th, 75th, 100th anniversaries and subsequent anniversaries in increments of 25 years. |
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| Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Events Component | http://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/multiculturalism-anti-racism/events.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: This component provides funding to community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, promote discussions multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination, or celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament. • Application Deadline: o 2025-26 events – applications must be received 18 weeks before the start date of the event. o For events starting between April 1 to July 31, 2026 – application intake period will take place from October 15 to November 26, 2025, at 4 PM ET. o For events starting between August 1 to November 30, 2026 – application intake period will take place from January 7 to February 18, 2026, at 4 PM ET. o For events starting between December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 – application intake period will take place from April 29 to June 10, 2026, at 4 PM ET. • Amount: Not specified. • Region: Across Canada. This component provides funding to community-based events that promote intercultural or interfaith understanding, promote discussions multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination, or celebrate a community’s history and culture such as heritage months recognized by Parliament. Canadian Heritage • Application Deadline: There is no fixed deadline to submit a funding application under the Events component of the MARP, as applications are accepted on a continuous basis. However, to ensure timely assessment, it is advised that your application be submitted 18 weeks prior to the proposed event start date. • Amount: Not specified. • Region: Across Canada. |
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| Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples - Indigenous Organizations | http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/creating-knowing-sharing/indigenous-organizations |
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Funding | Organization |
| Description: The Indigenous Organizations component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations that engage in contemporary, customary or traditional artistic and cultural activities. These activities can include non-Indigenous artists and collaborations with non-Indigenous organizations. Grants support the exploration of innovative strategies for Indigenous creative and cultural expression, and related administrative activities. • Application Deadline: Fall 2027. • Amount: Grant amount varies. • Region: Across Canada. |
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| Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples - Indigenous Organizations | http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/creating-knowing-sharing |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Indigenous Organizations component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations that engage in contemporary, customary or traditional artistic and cultural activities. These activities can include non-Indigenous artists and collaborations with non-Indigenous organizations. Grants support the exploration of innovative strategies for Indigenous creative and cultural expression, and related administrative activities. • Application Deadline: Fall 2027 • Amount: Grant amount varies • Region: Across Canada |
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| Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples program | http://www.arts-services.ca/s/fundingopportunity/119JQ000003Vz3kYAC/3003?language=en_US |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: – Short-Term Projects: It funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional and emerging artists, cultural carriers, arts and cultural professionals, groups, collectives and organizations working in all disciplines. Grants provide support for any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities for projects lasting up to 1 year. This program supports activities in 3 broad areas: creating provides support for research and the production and creation of new works of art; knowing provides support for the retention, maintenance, innovation and transmittal of cultural knowledge and creative practice. This includes contemporary and historical critical discourse, arts/cultural training and initiatives that seek to pass cultural knowledge to younger generations through artistic practice, and the renewal and maintenance of customary art practices; and sharing provides support for the dissemination, exhibition, presentation and distribution of works of art by First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, which enrich and engage communities in Canada and abroad. • Application Deadline: July 22, 2026 and November 4, 2026 by 11:59 PM EDT • Amount: Up to $100,000 and up to $50,000 for applicants with an Emerging Artist profile • Region: National |
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| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
| Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples – Small Scale Activities | http://www.arts-services.ca/s/fundingopportunity/119JQ000003Vz3iYAC/3002?language=en_US |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: : Funds activities that will advance your artistic career or practice. This may include acquiring materials for artistic production, engaging in career or artistic development activities or benefitting from specific expertise, advice or training from a professional artist or cultural carrier. First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, artistic groups, collectives and organizations working in all disciplines can apply. • Application Deadline: Any time before the start date of your project or activity • Amount: Up to 5,000 per year • Region: National |
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| Cree Literacy Network | http://creeliteracy.org/ |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Language and grammar resources in Cree |
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| Cross Cultural Beading Group | https://mawa.ca/groups/cross-cultural-beading-group |
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Training & Courses | Organization |
| Description: A beading group for all cultures with indigenous and non-indigenous beaders and guest speakers Some free materials provided |
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| Deepening Knowledge; Languages | https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/deepeningknowledge |
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Training & Courses | University / College |
| Description: Resources on different Canadian Indigenous languages |
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| Endangered Language Fund | http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org |
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Funding | Non-Profit |
| Description: Funding for documentation and revitalization of indigenous languages Grants for one year and roughly $2000 |
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| Exhibition Circulation Fund — Museums Assistance Program | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/exhibition-circulation.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Exhibition Circulation Fund component of the Museums Assistance Program (MAP) assists museums with the costs related to the hosting of travelling exhibitions originating from another museum or from a federal heritage institution and the borrowing of artefacts from any of the National museums of Canada. |
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| First Voices | http://www.firstvoices.com/en/Dene/phrase-book/276a626f90058910/Language-learning-phrases |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Dene Language Phrase Book |
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| First Voices- Language Keyboards & Archives | https://www.firstvoices.com/explore/FV/sections/Data |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: Provides great tools to learn Indigenous language Website contains maps and recordings of FN languages across Canada. |
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| FNESC - Aboriginal Language Program Planning Workbook | http://www.fnesc.ca/publications/pdf/language%20workbook2.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Workbook on planning for Aboriginal Languages Language planning in schools |
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| Gabriel Dumont Institute | http://www.metismuseum.ca/michif_lessons/ |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Michif Language lessons |
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| Glosbe | https://glosbe.com/en/cr |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: English to Cree translation dictionary |
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| Glosbe | https://glosbe.com/en/dak |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: English to Dakota translation dictionary |
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| Indigenous Cinema | https://www.nfb.ca/indigenous-cinema/?&film_lang=en&sort=year:desc,title&year=1917..2018 |
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Database | Non-Profit |
| Description: NFB’s rich online collection of Indigenous-made films. |
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| Indigenous Languages Component | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/aboriginal-peoples/languages.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The objectives of the Indigenous Languages Component—First Nations Languages Funding Model are to support the efforts of First Nations communities and First Nations-led organizations to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen their First Nations languages; and create new First Nations language speakers, increase fluency, immersion opportunities, use of First Nations languages, and the documentation of all First Nations languages. The Indigenous Languages Component also contributes to the broader objectives of the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program with respect to First Nations languages. |
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| Indigenous studies- Georgian College | https://library.georgiancollege.ca/c.php?g=3956&p=13806 |
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Tools & Information | University / College |
| Description: Ojibway language resources |
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| Listen, Hear Our Voices | https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng/services/funding-programs/listen-hear-our-voices/Pages/listen-hear-our-voices.aspx |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Funding provided towards digitizing existing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures, and building the skills, knowledge and resources to do this work in their communities. |
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| Louis Riel Institute | https://www.louisrielinstitute.com/beading-workshops |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: Beading workshops taught by an instructor Contact the Louis Riel Institute for more information Other information on Metis Culture |
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| Louis Riel Institute | https://www.louisrielinstitute.com/speaking-michif-language-lessons |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: A michif book of prayer and childrens language resources |
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| Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc. | https://www.micec.com |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: Educational organization that works to promote awareness and understanding of Indigenous culture for all Manitobans. |
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| Manitoba Sports, Culture, Heritage Grant Programs | https://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/grants/index.html |
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Funding | Provincial |
| Description: Supports community organizations and citizens who make efforts to build on their community's achievements, existing strengths and local skills in the following areas: Arts, Heritage, and Public Libraries. |
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| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
| Media Indigena | https://mediaindigena.com |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: MEDIA INDIGENA is a weekly Indigenous current affairs podcast. Our website also features Aboriginal news, views and creative expression |
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| Metis Nation of Ontario | https://www.metisnation.org/culture-heritage/michif-resources |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Audio and video recording of people speaking michif along with a michif workbook |
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| Michif Lessons- Gabriel Dumont Institute | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.metismuseum.michiflessons&hl=en |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Michif lessons app |
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| Michif to Go | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emap.michif&hl=en |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: English to Michif Dictionary |
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| MMF Harvester Application | https://www.mmf.mb.ca/harvesters |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Information for Manitoba Metis Citizens on acquiring Harvest cards, and maps where harvesting is applicable |
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| Movable Cultural Property Grants | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/movable-cultural-property.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Movable Cultural Property Grants help designated organizations acquire cultural property of outstanding significance and national importance to Canada Grants can be used to purchase cultural property |
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| Museum Assistance Program - Exhibition Circulation Fund | http://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/exhibition-circulation.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: This funding opportunity assists museums with the costs related to the hosting of travelling exhibitions originating from another museum or from a federal heritage institution and the borrowing of artefacts from any of the National museums of Canada. Indigenous governing bodies or organizations with a mandate to preserve and support Indigenous heritage are eligible to apply. • Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and can be submitted at any time during the year. • Amount: Not specified. • Region: Across Canada. |
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| Nish Tales Cree learning | http://nanabush.ca/Learn.aspx#jumpdown |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Site for children to learn Cree |
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| Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting - Aboriginal Peoples program - Canadian Heritage | https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/aboriginal-peoples/northern-broadcasting.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Supports non-profit production and distribution of Indigenous audio and video content. |
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| Ojibway Language Resources- University of Toronto | https://guides.library.utoronto.ca/c.php?g=250510&p=1670866 |
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Tools & Information | University / College |
| Description: List of web books and stories, videos, dictionaries, web lessons and learning materials,apps, songs and radio resources to help people learn ojibway |
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| Ojibwe Cultural Foundation | https://ojibwe-cultural-foundation.myshopify.com/pages/language-assessment-tool |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Ojibwe online lessons and language assessment tool |
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| Online Cree Dictionary | http://www.creedictionary.com/ |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Online Cree Dictionary |
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| Oshki Wupoowane – The Blanket Fund | https://downiewenjack.ca/the-blanket-fund |
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Funding | Charity |
| Description: Oshki Wupoowane launched on September 30, with an initial $1 million investment from Hudson’s Bay Foundation and a commitment to direct 100% of net proceeds from the sale of all HBC Point Blankets to The Blanket Fund moving forward. Since then, The Blanket Fund has grown to more than $1.5 million, which will be disbursed to successful applicants over multiple years. Through two grant streams, The Blanket Fund will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities. Indigenous people, as well as Indigenous-led initiatives and organizations in Canada, are eligible. • Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. Next application intake closes on • Amount: $1,500-$15,000. • Region: Canada-wide. |
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| Oshki Wupoowane – The Blanket Fund | https://downiewenjack.ca/the-blanket-fund |
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Funding | Charity |
| Description: Oshki Wupoowane launched on September 30, with an initial $1 million investment from Hudson’s Bay Foundation and a commitment to direct 100% of net proceeds from the sale of all HBC Point Blankets to The Blanket Fund moving forward. Since then, The Blanket Fund has grown to more than $1.5 million, which will be disbursed to successful applicants over multiple years. Through two grant streams, The Blanket Fund will provide support for Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational activities. Indigenous people, as well as Indigenous-led initiatives and organizations in Canada, are eligible. • Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. Next application intake closes on • Amount: $1,500-$15,000. • Region: Canada-wide. |
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| Plains Cree Dictionary | http://dictionary.plainscree.atlas-ling.ca/#/help |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Plains Cree Dictionary |
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| Preservation and Conservation - Canadian Heritage | https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/history-heritage/museology-conservation/preservation-conservation.html |
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Tools & Information | Federal |
| Description: Information on how to conserve and preserve physical and digital cultural objects and artefacts. |
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| Prince Albert Grand Council | https://www.pagc.sk.ca/education/programs-and-services/language-culture-programs/dene-language-learning/ |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Dene language learning |
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| Tansi! Nehiyawetan | http://www.tansi.tv/creewords/index.html |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Television show to teach children Cree |
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| The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation | https://mcconnellfoundation.ca |
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Funding | Foundation |
| Description: A private Canadian foundation that helps with social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges by granting and investing, capacity building, convening, and co-creation with grantees, partners and the public. |
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| The Native American's Women's Health Resource Centre | http://www.nativeshop.org |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Online Dakota Language lessons |
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| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
| The Ojibway's People's Dictionary | https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/ |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Ojibway Online Dictionary |
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| Thomas Sill Foundation | http://thomassillfoundation.com |
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Funding | Non-Profit |
| Description: Provides grants for Responses to Community -Agencies addressing poverty -Women's shelters -Qualifying daycares -Mentally and physically challenged people -Community well-being Health -Palliative care -Mental illness Education -Students at risk, including adults -Municipal libraries Arts and Culture -Projects Heritage -Museums, architecture, projects Environment -Water issues |
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| University of Minnesota- Dakota Language | http://zia.aisri.indiana.edu/%7Edictsearch |
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Tools & Information | University / College |
| Description: Dakota Online Dictionary |
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| Windspeaker National News | http://www.windspeaker.com |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: National news all about Indigenous culture and community stories. Provides resources such as spiritual teachings, languages and employment opportunities |
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| YouTube- Lets Start Ojibway Language Series | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7XVz2qhjMdGe7COzL5HdwSaao6JZIZjN |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: Videos for learning Ojibway |
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| Æerehtå’íscho Dÿne Dédliné Yatié Denínu Kuç Yatié | http://www.ssdec.nt.ca/ablang/ablanguage/chiptionary/Chipewyan%20Dictionary.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: A comprehensive Chipewyan dictionary |
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