Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Fisher, Craig Regina Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Just Us/Justice: Life Inside a Group Home - digital photo exhibition of daily lives of residents at Wascana Care Facility. Images taken using artist's foot.
Nicolle-Phillips, Shelly Regina Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I want to participate in a residency/workshop at the WIN Herbarium in Winnipeg to deepen my knowledge of species in native prairie for my art.
Francoeur, Paige Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 This microgrant will help cover the costs of living in another city while I receive directing mentorship at The Globe Theatre.
CrossRoute Moose Jaw Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 A public performance of Messiaen's 'Quartet for the End of Time'
Körner, Miriam Air Ronge Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 This project is to work on my current manuscript during the Wallace Stegner House Residency in January 2026
Ba, Flany Regina Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Kora masterclass with Djely Tapa's Kora master to develop musical foundation for Mami Wata: An Immersive African Ballet, an Afrofuturist immersive work I'm developping.
BlueStack Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 To record 2 original songs that will be initially performed at the Saskatoon Spring Festival Celebration (Chinese New Year) Feb. 14th, 2026.
Brenna, Beverley Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $640 Travel from Saskatoon to Toronto to attend the launch of 'I'm Here,'' a YA anthology which I conceived and edited to publication (Red Deer Press).
Blanchard, Abby Prince Albert Dance Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 To attend the Ballets Jazz Montreals Winter Intensive
Glover, Mercy Prince Albert Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 To promote my debut single and advance my career by organizing and performing a professional release party at Capitol Music Club.
Graham, John Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 To develop with a special effects designer stunning visual effects to evoke unique Chromesthesia experiences for my poetic new short film THE COLOUR OF SOUND.
Shadowpaw Press Regina Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,875 Produce an audiobook version of the novel The Laundryman by Dwayne Brenna, to be narrated by the author.
Frerichs, Darren Leader Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Attend Skullcreek studios in Watrous, Sk to develop a demo of one of my original works and further develop my songwriting skills With Aspen Beveridge
Fuh, Simon Regina Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 To support the exhibition of Int. Exotica. Night., a new video work by Kate Whiteway and Julia Hendrickson at Bunny Artist Social Club.
Mabrouk, Rawda Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Film a site-specific dance work in Egypt during a short visit, forming the foundation of a multidisciplinary Remai Modern sustained artist mentorship residency project.
Lawrence, Katherine saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Write and edit a collection of lyric essays that explores the centrality of friendship in our lives.
Baird, Gavin Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I plan to attend the International Premiere of my film Klee in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Shaw, Carey Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to Calgary, AB to attend the Exposure Festival's North West Showcase Exhibition opening at Contemporary Calgary, which I am included in.
Lopez, Roberto Regina Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Cover framing costs for five paintings within a broader exhibition display, ensuring professional presentation for public exhibition on January 23rd and beyond.
Tsougrianis, George Swift Current Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 A two-day artistic exploration using movement and landscape to research a transformational scene for a narrative short film.
Gan, Jelly Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to Rotterdam to attend IFFR for the international premiere of Klee.
Monsebroten, Bailey Regina Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $850 I would like to buy supplies to create a jewelry collection for the Metis Nation Saskatchewan offices in Ottawa.
McLellan, Joseph Regina Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Attendance at the Paddy Crean International Workshop, receiving professional stage combat training to strengthen physical performance skills and safety in theatrical acting practice.
Melanson, Kendra Saskatoon Dance Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $635 Power Moves Training of Applicate Kendra Melanson AKA Bgirl Quest by Bboy Siahnara Project Dates: February 6–8, 2026 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Literacy Network Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Recording and presenting a Michif-language reading of a Saskatchewan Métis picture book for public access as part of a province-wide Family Literacy Day event.
Bandur, Breanne Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I will be attending the Vermont Studio Center to participate in their Visiting Artist & Writer Residency Program from March 2nd - 20th, 2026
McCallum, Janaya Prince Albert Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $665 To fund my first solo exhibition in a gallery, “Carousel of Time” at the John V. Hicks Gallery in Prince Albert (April 1st - 23rd, 2026).
Wilson, Katie Regina Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to/from Banff Arts Centre for Indigenous Musician residency (one-month)–as participant to advance industry expertise via in-studio music production, performances (2) with video projection accompaniment.
Battie, Kyath Regina Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to present my film at the 2026 International Film Festival Rotterdam.
L'Hirondelle, Cheryl Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $757 Professional development: sewing/tailoring workshops and clawhammer technique for baritone ukulele lessons.
Lowry, Nancy Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Remai Modern plans to tour a survey exhibition of my work and I need to stabilize the corners of my paintings before the tour.
Silliphant, Craig Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Screen my documentary film which requires a film rating and promo materials. (One sheet on film uploaded in support materials).
Szlpacka, Aleksandra REGINA Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 To create 2h live painting event and share my other work through a printed professional portfolio to showcase my artistic practice.
Romero, Alejandro North Battleford Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I will refine the choreography and 'Living Retablos' for Virgen Barbuda II, utilizing Adrian Stimson’s mentorship to develop performance drafts and reclaim queer sacred space.
Shurniak Gallery Inc. Assiniboia Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Shurniak Art Gallery, Assiniboia Arts Council, Town of Assiniboia will collaborate to create 20 street pole banners featuring local artwork, themed as Prairie Roots.
Cottin, David regina Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $756 To film, edit and premier my latest music video, 'Entropy of Life,' and release my single on all public listening platforms.
Cottin, Lindsay Regina Dance Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Professional development in Winnipeg which supports my growth as a contemporary dancer and expands my network of skills as a director, teacher, curator, and choreographer.
Prairie New Music Festivals Inc. Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,850 To present a concert and a workshop in Collaboration with the Canadian Electroacoustic Community, featuring 2025 JTTP prize winning artists.
Miner, Colin Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to William Kentridge Studio in Johannesburg (South Africa) for visual research, networking, practice-based learning, and collaboration development for a future installation artwork project.
Chabros, Diana Val Marie Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Respond to invitation from Saskatoon's The Two Twenty to install paintings for community/business exhibition (three month Riversdale Art Walk) and conduct new project research.
Lavallee, Wade Regina Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $972 Travel support to attend the Toga da wôhnagabi Music Residency in Banff to develop and advance my album project Acimowina.
Mwunvaneza, Thios Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 A Black-led variety show in March titled 'Black History Month Part 2: Bigger and Blacker!', designed to uplift and celebrate local Black/BIPOC queer artists.
Bagatim, Tabata Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 This grant enables me to attend a Noborigama wood-firing workshop in Cunha, Brazil, reconnecting with cultural heritage while learning increasingly rare ceramic firing practices.
Pooyak, Roberto Saskatoon Music Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 15-17 Track Reggae & Hip Hop album following two previously released albums.
Nordstrom, Alexandra Battleford Multidisciplinary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 This project provides grades 5-9 students of Chief Poundmaker School with a week of creative workshops that use land as pedagogy for art practice.
Standing, Lorraine Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 To research and develop my stories of my father’s stories of song and drumming when I was a child.
Atimoyoo, Erland Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 I will reach Descendants who were unable to attend the 2018 "Gathering", report on last year's Gathering, promote this year's Gathering and contact ceremonial Elders.
Cuthand, Shawn Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 We want to create and produce fifteen videos that focus on Indigenous comedy and satirical news.
Johnson, Omar Regina Music Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 This project will produce an album. Utilizing a 4 part method. I.e Locale sampling, sound sculpting, sound generation, sound pallet programming, plus composition.
Candline, Randi Saskatoon Visual Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $6,500 I would like to take time off work to on a fully beaded Men's Grass Dance regalia.
Daniels, Carol Regina Beach Literary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $3,000 A new manuscript of poetry celebrating the joys, challenges and blessings of single parenthood
Cameron, Howard Duck Lake Multidisciplinary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 In my process of learning Cree stories from elders, I will illustrate images that coincide with the stories. Thus, limiting the need for English translation.
Pewapsconias, Janelle Paynton Literary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Connecting to the prairie plains and to water, Janelle Pewapsconias will reflect, create and flow poetry in the form of a 24 page poetry chapbook.
Deiter, Christine Balcarres Multidisciplinary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Re-Creation of a Treaty Suit for hereditary Chief Dieter of Peepeekisis, documented in a PowerPoint for Treaty educational - TRC/repatriation purposes.
Kozak, Kathryn Creighton Visual Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,300 To support experimental sculptures, photographs and recorded soundworks to be made during and following a July 2019 land-based residency at the Sointula Art Shed.
Campbell, Tara Saskatoon Visual Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $6,725 I would like to create a collection of beaded jewelry and accessories that reflect the intertwining of Hip Hop culture and Indigenous culture.
Tootoosis, Shelly Cut Knife Visual Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Fully porqupine quilled Woman's accessory set will include a chocker with breast piece attached, two braid-ties,back barrette, and side of head medicine wheel.
Standing, Cyrus Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $4,488 Developing my art form of story telling and tell the stories of Dakota history, Kinship, language and my community in Saskatchewan
Bellegarde, Bradley Regina Music Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $4,487 To write 6 songs, all stories with Indigenous relevance for an EP with the working title, "Rediculous Stories".
Angus, Meagan Regina Theatre Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 I would intern at the Globe Theatre to further my theatrical training and create a solo performance.
Jodoin, Berkley Leader Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Album of original music shedding light on problems facing aboriginal people today. Addiction, Mental Health, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
Janvier, Bobby La Loche Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $6,370 i would like to build a skiff, sled and a canoe. I would like to build more if i could get the tools.
Favel, Floyd Paynton Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $10,000 This project is to write down and publish, accompanied by visual images, the story of Broken Knife Lookout on Poundmaker Cree Nation.
Dorion, Leah Prince Albert Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 This project will be to design and create 13 moon shawls for an existing art show that features the 13 moon teachings.
Sanger, Joslin Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Purchase of DJ equipment for ongoing shows this winter and summer of 2020.
Budgell-Eaglespeaker, Forrest Scott Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 I am applying for funding to financially support the recording of a full length album written about inter-generational trauma and healing.
Poitras-Jarrett, Phyllis Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 To create 6 mixed-media paintings honouring 6 Sk. animals necessary for the survival of the Indigenous people throughout history to be included in future exibitions.
Boechler, Jared Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $5,000 To undertake production on project influenced by local study in arctic region of Lapland, Finland.
Tienkamp, Christine St. Louis Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Produce Metis beadwork pieces
McArthur, Robert Carlyle Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Robert Mcarthur is bringing back the Nakoda language through song, specifically children's lullabies. Writing lullabies helps preserve the language by putting it in children's ears.
Thunderchild, Richard Spiritwood Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $6,800 Classes for adults and youth to learn the powwow craft of headroach-making.
Lavallee, Terri Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $4,500 I would like to create a stylized bridal gown embellished with Nehiyaw bead work, along with beaded accessories and matching mens cufflinks and tie clip.
Ratt, Molly Air Ronge Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 My grant proposal is Landscape Creations By Molly R Ratt
Cuthand, Shawn Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $4,500 We want to continue our series of satirical news monologues centred around an Indigenous Comedy perspective and expand into comedy skits.
Rose, Melanie regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To create and develop new work with the intent of exhibition. Research of new techniques and materials.
McKay, Michelle-Rae (M-Rae) Grenfell Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 Utilize beads, material, leather, fur, feathers to create a visual representation of powwow grand entry through the ages on a brain tanned Moosehide.
Yuzicapi, Holly Fort Qu’Appelle Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 I would like to do traditional quillwork on a buffalo robe. Quillwork is the oldest art form from the land we live on.
Standing, Lois Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To research and develop Dakota women's geometric beaded designed dresses and produce a dress with the influence of past designs.
Daniels, Carol Regina Beach Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $5,000 I will create a one-woman production of spoken word, song and dance for the Regina Fringe Festival 2021.
Beaucage, Marjorie Duck Lake Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,200 To shape Movements- a collection of 7 decades of journal entries, poems and reflections- into a publication, with the help of an editor.
Fourstar, Gabrielle Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $4,536 I intend to paint an art series of 100 abstract acrylic blob paintings on 18"X 24" canvases. Remaining paintings with vegan paint.
Knight, Lindsay Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 I plan research twenty years of my songs to compile lyrics and descriptions in nehiyaw (Cree) and english and then produce a resource.
Parent, Anna Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To finish the writing and create paintings for a story about a raven raised by geese learning to fly, a sixties scoop survivors story.
Langhorne, Donna Air Ronge Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To reimagine the Seven Sacred Teachings by creating portraiture of the associated animal figures in a hybrid rendition of Woodlands and Realist styles.
Vincent, Angus Yorkton Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 Take time off work to complete my play. I've completed the songs and am looking to finish my script to begin work-shopping and marketing it.
Bigeagle-Kequahtooway, Joely Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To purchase a long arm quilting machine to assist me in designing and creating my starblankets.
Jodoin, Berkley Leader Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $18,000 Create a full length album of original songs, while bringing light to the suicide crisis our communities have been experiencing.
Hebert, Dakota Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To completely gut and redo my three-act play about Jack the Ripper into a way better two-act.
Keighley, Ray Warman Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $12,000 This grant would produce 6 paintings and a wood carving. Dealing with the mystic animal and reconcilliation styles I work on with my art.
Lee, Erica Violet Saskatoon Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $13,000 "On the Prairies We Will Live Forever": a collection of poems exploring urban prairie Indigenous feminist freedoms.
Poitras-Jarrett, Phyllis Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,000 To paint the final six 36"x40" Metis Spirit Animals paintings for my series of 22 animals. A porcupine, fish, owl, skunk, raven and fox.
Stevens, Tracy Regina Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To write a film treatment titled: THE RIVERS FLOW: A NATIONAL TRAGEDY, the untold love story of Marguerite Monet dit Bellehumeur and Louis Riel.
Nind, Monique Grenfell Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $2,000 To produce four original paintings (24x30)in a series titled "The Love of Fishing' and artistic journals describing the creative process for each piece.
Tootoosis, Lyndon Battleford Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $16,000 Create 6 large sculpture. Sharing Our beliefs and customs pertaining to mourning and loss. These I share with the blessings of my Elders and community
Arcand, Gary Saskatoon Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,000 Write a first draft of a collection of traditional Plains Cree stories of long ago told to me by my late Mother in the 1970's.
Beaucage, Marjorie Duck Lake Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $14,000 I AM YOUR HOLY FREAKNESS is a multidisciplinary creation of collages, installation, poetry performance, and video based on the Movements of my Life.
McArthur, Robert Carlyle Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $16,000 I want to build on my existing work; the creation of Nakoda lullabies, and the creation of a recording, a book, and a presentation series.
Knight, Daniel Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $16,080 We want to continue our series of satirical news monologues and comedy skits centered around an indigenous comedy perspective, and develop into an episodic series.
Gowan, Darren Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $5,092 Through interviews and research I plan to garner stories and legends from elders in the area and be interpreted in sculptural expressions in bronze& ceramics.
Campbell, Tenille Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 "natural desire, embodied" is a series of ten portraits featuring Indigenous men who embody desire through an Indigenous woman’s gaze, exploring land, identity and lust.
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Photo Credit: Artist Evie Ruddy partnered with UR Pride Centre for Sexuality & Gender Diversity on a photography project featuring trans and non-binary people. Photo by Charity Marsh.