first nations, inuit and métis groups or collectives

Eligible groups and collectives have two or more members with at least 50% of the membership of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

To be eligible as a First Nations, Inuit or Métis group or collective, at least 2 of your leaders and core members must be eligible professional artists and/or arts professionals and/or cultural professionals and/or cultural carriers. Each group member must:

• be committed to the creation and dissemination of original contemporary or customary works of art, and to the ongoing development of your skills and practice
• have specialized training in your field, consistent with the standards of their practice. This can include mentorships, self-study, academic training or combinations of these types of training
• be recognized by other artists working in the same practice or by their community as an artist of achievement or potential
• commit to your own artistic vision, regardless of its commercial potential, and retain creative control of their work
• have maintained a professional artistic practice for a minimum of 2 years (but not necessarily in consecutive months)
• have presented, performed or exhibited at least 1 work publicly, and received compensation and/or recognition for this in a manner consistent with the standards of your practice, community or Indigenous protocols