Fall 2026 New Cohort Starting W̱,SENĆOŦEN IST “moving language forward through the breath of the people”. The program focuses on learning SENĆOŦEN and preparing students for further academic paths. Begins September 2026. Contact Tye Swallow at tswallow@wsanecschoolboard.ca or Colleen Juricic, Language Programs Assistant, Indigenous Education, UVIC, iedlpa@uvic.ca 250-721-7824.
Kwak’wala Certificate Program. Fall 2026 – Summer 2027. Open to all Kwakwaka’wakw (ages 18+). Do you want to speak, understand, read and write Kwak̓wala Join the third cohort of the Certificate in Indigenous Language Proficiency for Kwak̓wala. Apply by May 27, 2026. For information and application forms, please contact: ikawegi’lakw Deanna Nicolson deanna@nawalakw.com, Aliki Marinakis aliki@uvic.ca.
Tāłtān Language & Education Program. Earn your teaching degree & learn your language with the UVic Bachelor of Education in Indigenous Language Revitalization Located in Iskut, BC, with a blended online and face-to-face delivery. Program starts in fall 2026. Email to request an application form! Patricia Louie | patricialouie@iskut.org, Colleen Juricic | colleenjuricic@uvic.ca
The Institute for the Moving Image is a new year-round artist development initiative from VIFF supporting bold, original filmmakers and screen creatives in British Columbia and across Canada. Rooted in equity, access and representation, the Institute offers mentorships, meaningful industry connections, and community engagement for filmmakers at pivotal stages of their careers. Closes May 4, 2026.
Vancouver Book Award. The City of Vancouver and the West Coast Book Prizes Society are now accepting submissions for the 2026 City of Vancouver Book Award. Authors and publishers of books published in 2025 that reflect Vancouver’s unique character, rich diversity and culture, history and residents are invited to submit entries. Submission deadline is May 12, 2026.
UBC Summer Science Program for Indigenous students entering grades 9-12 in September 2026. The program hopes to inspire an interest in pursuing post-secondary programs in health and sciences fields. The program is situated on traditional Musqueam territory (Vancouver), with most programming taking place in the First Nations House of Learning on UBC campus. The camp organizes workshops in drum-making, medicine bag crafting, a virtual reality medicine lab, and more! Camp Elders organize Talking Circles and students have the opportunity to explore campus, learn about university, make friends, and connect with Indigenous mentors. Apply by June 15, 2026.
Canadian Arts Management + Governance Incubator. Thisprogram is a free online workshop series open to emerging and aspiring Canadian arts sector workers and board members connected to groups or organizations with annual budgets under $1 million. This workshop series is ideal for people working as or aspiring to be paid staff or volunteer board members in small- to medium-sized arts organizations. This series is targeted to the visual and media arts, but will accept participants from other arts disciplines. Zoom-based workshops running eight Wednesdays from May to August, 2026 (3 pm – 5:30 pm EST).
Join the BCMA for Book Club! Over seven sessions, participants will read through From Stealing to Healing: Repatriation and B.C. First Nations and the From Stealing to Healing: Repatriation Cost Analysis Report alongside BCMA team members, Lorenda and Leia. The purpose of this series of online discussions is to support cultural heritage professionals’ decolonization efforts and to utilize existing resources. Education on topics and histories resulting from colonialism is critical if the sector is to move forward in reconciliation.
CALL FOR VENDORS: Summer Indigenous Artisans Market 2026. (Bill Reid Gallery). We invite Indigenous artists and makers to join us for this year’s summer market at the Gallery. Artists are invited to showcase and sell their work in mediums such as weaving, carving, jewelry-making, beading, painting, and printmaking. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your creations and connect with our community! Limited spots available. Deadline to Apply is May 1, 2026.
First Nations Technology Council.
- Introduction to Web Development. Closes May 15, 2026.
- Summer Internship Program– Technology Career Opportunity.
Outdoor Learning School: Indigenous Language Learning Offerings.
- Dene Kǝdǝ́: May 12 – June 16, 2026
- Secwepemctsín (Shuswap) Introductory Language Course: July 7 – August 25, 2026
- Kanyen’keha (Mohawk) Introductory Language Course. September 15 – November 3, 2026.
- Mi’kmaw Introductory Language Course. September 15 – November 3, 2026.
