Funding and Information Resources
Aboriginal Art Development Awards (AADA)www.fphlcc.ca
The AADA provides support to emerging artists as well as Aboriginal arts organizations, groups and collectives.
BC Arts Council
www.bcartscouncil.ca
This is the Province of B.C.’s arts funding body, with programs for organizations, festivals and professional artists working in all artistic disciplines.
Canada Council for the Arts
www.canadacouncil.ca
This is the federal arts funding body. They have programs in all artistic disciplines and their Aboriginal Peoples’ Secretariat has programs specifically for Aboriginal arts.
2010 Legacies Now / Arts Now
www.2010legaciesnow.com
2010 Legacies Now is a not-for-profit society that provides funding and other helpful resources that help to develop sustainable legacies in BC communities. These include arts, culture, literacy, sport and volunteerism.
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
www.naaf.ca
The NAAF has several programs including funding for professional development and internships, arts scholarships, cultural projects as well as various youth initiatives.
Department of Canadian Heritage
www.pch.gc.ca
Canadian Heritage supports projects that contribute to Aboriginal museums/cultural centre development through their Museum Assistance Program (MAP); and offers the National Arts Training Contribution Program (NATCP).
The Vancouver Foundation
www.vancouverfoundation.bc.ca and www.vada-awards.org
The Vancouver Foundation offers funding for culture, education, health, family, youth etc. Applicants send project descriptions which are directed to the appropriate department within the Foundation. The Foundation offers a grant program called Visual Arts Development Awards.
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
www.international.gc.ca/arts/menu-en.asp
As part of its International Cultural Relations Program, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade provides support to the cultural sector through its International Cultural Relations Program and its Business Development – Arts and Cultural Industries Program.
Scholarships and Bursaries
First Citizens’ Fund Student Bursary Program, BC Assoc. of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
www.bcaafc.com
BC Hydro Student Scholarships
www.bchydro.com/scholarships
BC Arts Council
www.bcartscouncil.ca (type student scholarships in search box )
Mungo Martin Memorial Awards Phone Lucy Galloway at (250) 752-3076
Also see http://www.ammsa.com/ammsabursary.html for listings of student scholarships across Canada.
