Eligibility

Open to Indigenous people from all regions - locally, nationally, and internationally. Ideal for Indigenous musicians, vocalists, rappers, singer-songwriters, DJ's, and instrumentalists from across diverse music genres. Applicants are required to submit 2 - 3 samples of completed songs or works in progress to develop, refine, record and present during the residency. Open to solo artists and duos. Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date.

Number of Participants

16

Deadline

August 12, 2026 06:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

September 30, 2026 06:00 UTC

Duration

November 16, 2026 - December 04, 2026

Costs

• CA$35.00 application fee

Facilities

Individual Studio, Piano, Shared Studio, Sound Studio

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Performances, Self-Directed, Workshops

Disciplines

Music, Music Composition

Languages

English

Program Description

Mâwacihitowinihk Nikamowak: Indigenous Music Residency is Plains Cree for "they sing at the gathering (place)" referring to Sacred Guardian Buffalo Mountain. This music residency centres on collaboration, refinement and presentation of work through audio production and live performance. This three-week residency invites musicians of various genres to apply with the intention of developing songs that are nearly completed or finished to take into the final stages of development with the support from faculty, peers and Banff Centre's audio production team. The program offers opportunity for learning from workshops and time to gather as a group. We offer specialized workshops led by faculty, community collaboration and an opportunity to learn and record in a professional audio recording studio with access to our team.