Opportunities for Indigenous Musicians
- International Indigenous Music SummitToronto, Ontario
“The International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) is the only global event dedicated to creating awareness, sharing resources, and building opportunities for the Indigenous music community.” Their annual summit in Toronto features artist performances, speakers, workshops, social activities, and more. - First Peoples FundRapid City, South Dakota
This fund was founded as a “donor-advised fund of the Tides Foundation to support Native artist-entrepreneurs and culture bearers”. They offer a variety of fellowship, development, and artist-in-residence opportunities. - First Nations Child and Family Caring SocietyOttawa, Ontario
“The Caring Society works to ensure the safety and well-being of First Nations youth and their families through education initiatives, public policy campaigns and providing quality resources to support communities.” Neebin's Music Fund awards financial and professional development support to Indigenous musicians ages 15-30. - Native Arts and Cultures FoundationPortland, Oregon
A non-profit organization whose goal is to foster Native artist success through supporting artists, organizations, and communities with a variety of programs, projects, and awards. - Promote Your Music on NikamowinNikamowin is a music streaming platform for Indigenous artists. They can be contacted by Indigenous artists looking to promote their music catalog.
- Heartbeat Music ProjectNew Mexico
This project mainly serves Navajo (Diné) K-12 students living on the Navajo Reservation. They also offer an American Indian Musicians’ Scholarship (AIMS) for tribally enrolled students at undergraduate music programs in the United States. - Decolonizing the Music Room Annual SymposiumFort Worth, Texas
“Decolonizing the Music Room’s Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Asian (BBIA) Music Education Symposium is a three-day conference for BBIA people in music education and related fields to connect through community, learn collaboratively, music, and imagine a just future.” - First Peoples' Cultural CouncilVictoria, British Columbia
Provides support to British Columbia First Nations communities to revitalize their languages, arts, and cultures through a variety of grants and programs. - Indigenous Music Development ProgramWinnipeg, Manitoba
Supports the Indigenous community in Manitoba through development programs, funding, workshops, and more. - Alberta MusicEdmonton, Alberta
“A non-profit, member-based association dedicated to helping professionals in the music industry to succeed in their careers with the goals to build, connect and inspire a dynamic Alberta music industry”. Linked is their grants and opportunities for Indigenous artists. - Native American Music FundArizona
This program raises funds to provide music education to Native children on the Navajo Reservation. - Indigenous Mentor and Leadership NetworkFlorida
If you are a mentor or leader in Indigenous knowledge, this program will post them on their YouTube channel. - Sākihiwē FestivalWinnipeg, Manitoba
They accept Indigenous artist submissions for their festival. Sākihiwē Festival takes "music to Indigenous families in divested neighbourhoods so they can participate in the arts without sacrificing their family responsibilities, personal safety, or their ability to make ends meet. We also serve as a launch pad for emerging Indigenous artists and a stepping stone for mid-career or export-ready artists who need additional support."
