Elder and Youth Legacy Program
The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to equity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal, cultural and regional communities, including people with disabilities.
Deadlines
15 May and 15 November
If either date falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Please refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed information.
Program Description
Through this program, Aboriginal arts organizations can help Elders pass on the many art forms being practiced to the next generation.
The program will also increase the Canada Council’s capacity to serve Aboriginal Elders of this country, giving them opportunities to work with youth and pass on their legacy of artistic practice.
Generally, projects should be designed as follows; the organization will choose the Elder who will work with their youth. That Elder will then help to decide the number of young people he or she will work with, and will help to select them.
Strong applications will demonstrate a clear link between the Elders, participants, the artistic practice being shared, and the expenses to be covered by the grant.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
Note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will receive a grant.
It is strongly recommended that potential applicants speak to an Officer in the Aboriginal Arts Office to confirm their eligibility before submitting their request.
Organizations applying to this program must be Aboriginal or have Aboriginal artists as a majority of their members. These artists must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
The organization’s artistic direction must also be provided by Aboriginal artists of Canada. At least 51 percent of the directors on their board must be Aboriginal people, and one of these directors must sign the application. In Canada, Aboriginal peoples include First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.
Organizations must show an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal arts. The organization must show that the Elder and Aboriginal youth participants have helped to develop the project outline, goals and objectives, and that they have set a timeline that works for them.
Ineligible Applicants
- First Nations Band Councils
- Educational Institutions (schools, universities)
Grant Amount
You may request up to $20,000.
Further Information
Noël Habel, Program Officer
Aboriginal Arts Office
Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON K1P 5V8
1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 4178
TTY: 1-866-585-5559
March 2012