Indigenous Artist Recognition Award
From Arts Nova Scotia
The Indigenous Artist Recognition Award recognizes artists who are Indigenous (Mi’kmaq as well as other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) who have emerged from their initial training and development and are active in the Nova Scotian/Mi’kma’ki arts community.
- Amount
- Up to $5,000
- Who can apply
- Not found
- Where you must live
- Not found
- Art forms
- Community arts
- Application fee
- Not stated on the funder's page
- Kind
- Prize or award
- How to get it
- By nomination “Applications must include a two-page CV or description of artistic practice and applicable training, two expressions of support and examples of the nominee’s work with this form.”
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What is offered
Money to you
- It is an award of recognition and may be used by the recipient for any purpose.
Also mentioned
- If you do not receive confirmation within one week, please contact a program officer.
In the funder's words, from their page, read September 27, 2026.
Eligibility
Nominees must have achieved professional recognition, as recognized within their arts discipline(s). Nominees must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and residents of the province for at least the past four years.
What to send
Applications must include a two-page CV or description of artistic practice and applicable training, two expressions of support and examples of the nominee’s work with this form. Expressions of support should be from professional colleagues or organizations that speak to the nominee’s artistic achievements, recognition, and progress. They can come in the form of letters, emails, or video/audio. Expressions of support do not count against the samples of work maximums.
Checked against the funder's page on October 10, 2026. Always confirm details there before you apply.
Complete: all key details were found.
Source: https://artsns.ca/programs/indigenous-artist-recognition-award (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on October 18, 2026.
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