Canadian Government Resources
Aboriginal Services Kiosk
http://www.asksask.sk.ca/
A federal government site with useful links to major media outlets. Other sections are equally useful, including the Current Aboriginal Research section.
Canadian Aboriginal Portal
http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/
A site that provides links to Aboriginal organizations, information on claims and treaties, and community listings.
Aboriginal Service Network
http://www.cbsc.org/
Check out this site's interactive business planner and online small business workshop.
INAC
http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/abdt/apps/vats2.nsf/splash.html
This is a Virtual Aboriginal Trade Show with a strong business character and links to interesting online forums and websites. This includes the CitizenShift site, which is focused on new media works and film.
BC Arts Council
http://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
http://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
http://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
http://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
http://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
http://www.vancouverfoundation.bc.ca/and http://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 http://www.bcaafc.com/
BC Hydro Student Scholarships www.bchydro.com/scholarships
BC Arts Council http://www.bcartscouncil.ca/ (type "student scholarships" in search box )
Mungo Martin Memorial Awards Phone Lucy Galloway at (250) 752-3076
Also see www.ammsa.com/ammsabursary.html for listings of student scholarships across Canada.
