August/ September  Newsletter

Infolettre d’août et de septembre

Job and opportunity postings in this newsletter are a perk of Institutional Membership at the Star Ally membership level

Les offres d’emploi et possibilités professionnelles contenues dans cette infolettre sont un avantage de l’adhésion institutionnelle au niveau « Star Ally »

Becoming a member of the ICCA means joining a strong and growing community of Indigenous curators, artists, and allies who are reshaping the arts landscape across Turtle Island. Membership offers access to information and resources that support your curatorial practice, as well as opportunities to connect through networking, introductions, and community support. Most importantly, ICCA is here for you—advocating for Indigenous curators and providing space for exchange, learning, and care.
For Indigenous curators working within institutions, we encourage you to invite your organization to become a member. Institutional memberships help strengthen pathways of accountability and ensure that Indigenous-led curatorial work is recognized and supported within galleries, museums, and cultural centres.
Looking ahead, we are excited to launch a new series of networking sessions with keynote speakers in April, designed to bring our members together in conversation and to share knowledge across the country.
And this November, we are thrilled to host our national gathering in Saskatchewan, travelling from Saskatoon to Regina on the Bingo Bus! This will be a vibrant time to come together, share stories, and experience the strength of our community. Registration is now open on our website—we invite you to secure your spot and join us for this special journey.
We look forward to welcoming you into the ICCA membership circle. If you have any questions or ideas, please don’t hesitate to reach out and engage with us. We are here for you.

— Liz Barron, Director of Operations, ICCA

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Devenez membre du Collectif des commissaires autochtones : l’importance du membrariat

Devenir membre de l’ICCA, c’est participer à une communauté forte et grandissante de commissaires, d’artistes et d’allié·e·s autochtones qui redéfinissent le paysage artistique partout sur l’Île de la Tortue. L’adhésion offre l’accès à de l’information et à des ressources pour soutenir votre pratique de commissaire ainsi que des occasions pour tisser des liens grâce au réseautage, à des rencontres et du soutien de la communauté. Mais avant tout, l’ICCA est là pour vous : le collectif défend les intérêts des commissaires autochtones et offre un espace d’échange, d’apprentissage et de soins.
Nous encourageons les commissaires autochtones qui travaillent au sein d’établissements à inviter leur organisme à devenir membre. L’adhésion institutionnelle contribue à renforcer les mécanismes de responsabilisation. Elle assure aussi la reconnaissance et le soutien des commissaires autochtones qui mènent des projets au sein de galeries, de musées et de centres culturels.
Nous sommes ravi·e·s d’annoncer le lancement, en avril, d’une nouvelle série de séances de réseautage avec des allocutions-conférences qui sauront rassembler nos membres autour de discussions et de partage de connaissances des quatre coins du pays.
En novembre prochain, nous nous réjouissons d’accueillir notre rassemblement national en Saskatchewan, où nous nous déplacerons de Saskatoon à Regina à bord du Bingo bus! Le temps sera propice aux retrouvailles, au partage d’histoires et pour faire l’expérience de notre force collective. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes sur notre site Web. Réservez votre place et rejoignez-nous pour cette aventure exceptionnelle.
Le cercle des membres de l’ICCA vous attend avec impatience. Si vous avez des questions ou des idées, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous. Nous sommes là pour vous.

– Liz Barron, directrice des opérations, ICCA

📅 2025 ICCA National Gathering: Kîsik | Skywatching the Future November 12–15, 2025 📍 Saskatoon & Regina, Saskatchewan

The Indigenous Curatorial Collective / Collectif des commissaires autochtones (ICCA) is proud to share the preliminary program schedule for our 2025 National Gathering, marking 20 years of Indigenous curatorial practice.

This cross-city convening will feature panels, performances, screenings, workshops, and conversations in partnership with Remai Modern (Saskatoon) and the MacKenzie Art Gallery (Regina). Programming includes explorations of Indigenous and Black relations across the Great Plains, artist-run centre practices, treaty rights and family archives, mentorship for emerging curators, and more.

⚠️ Please note: the preliminary schedule is subject to change without notice.

📅 Rassemblement national de l’ICCA 2025 Kîsik | L’avenir vu du ciel
Du 12 au 15 novembre 2025
📍 Saskatoon et Regina, en Saskatchewan

Le Collectif des commissaires autochtones (ICCA) est fier de partager le programme préliminaire de son Rassemblement national 2025, qui soulignera ses 20 ans au service des commissaires autochtones.

Cette rencontre interurbaine proposera des tables rondes, des performances, des projections, des ateliers et des discussions en partenariat avec le Remai Modern (Saskatoon) et la MacKenzie Art Gallery (Regina). La programmation inclut l’exploration des liens entre les peuples autochtones et les populations noires dans les grandes plaines, les pratiques de centres d’artistes autogérés, les droits issus des traités et les archives familiales ainsi que le mentorat pour les commissaires émergent·e·s, et bien plus encore.

⚠️ Remarque : le programme préliminaire peut changer sans préavis.

We invite all ICCA members and those interested in participating to join us to review our activities from April 2024 to March 2025, to provide insight onto our work, to offer ideas and opinions, and for nominations to the Board of Directors.

Meeting Details
Saturday November 15th, 2025
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM CST

MacKenzie Art Gallery

3475 Albert St, Regina, SK

We’re excited to welcome back Nandini Gokhale to the ICCA team! Following her successful role in the Curatorial Mentorship Program: Echo Lines—which coincided with the ARCA 2025 Gathering—we are delighted that Nandini is rejoining us to support administration and operations.

Based in Ottawa, Nandini will help ensure our office remains a welcoming and accessible space, offering a friendly face for community members and visitors alike. Her organizational insight and ongoing commitment to Indigenous curatorial initiatives will be invaluable as ICCA continues to grow and prepare for the 2025 National Gathering.

Nous nous réjouissons d’accueillir à nouveau Nandini Gokhale au sein de l’équipe de l’ICCA! Auparavant, Nandini a mené à bien le programme de mentorat pour les commissaires, « Echo Lines » et celui-ci coïncidait avec le rassemblement ARCA 2025. Nous sommes ravi·e·s que Nandini rejoigne notre équipe de nouveau pour soutenir la gestion et les tâches administratives.

Basée à Ottawa, Nandini contribuera à faire de notre bureau un lieu accueillant et accessible, en offrant un visage familier aux membres de la communauté et au grand public. Son sens de l’organisation et son engagement continu en faveur des projets curatoriaux autochtones sont inestimables alors que l’ICCA poursuit sa croissance et se prépare pour son Rassemblement national annuel.

Earlier this fall, the Toronto Queer Film Festival (TQFF) and the Indigenous Curatorial Collective (ICCA) launched the Indigenous Moving Image Programmer Mentorship. This program supports emerging queer and trans Indigenous programmers with mentorship, professional development, and festival experience. While the call for mentees has now closed, keep an eye out for future opportunities and for the screenings that will premiere at TQFF 2026.

Follow along on our socials and keep an eye out for the mentee selections to be the first in the loop.

Plus tôt cet automne, le Toronto Queer Film Festival (TQFF) et le Collectif des commissaires autochtones (ICCA) ont lancé le programme de mentorat en programmation d’images mobiles pour artistes autochtones. Ce programme soutient les programmeur·euse·s autochtones queers et trans émergent·e·s grâce à du mentorat, du perfectionnement professionnel et de l’expérience de festival. Bien que l’appel pour les mentoré·e·s soit maintenant terminé, restez à l’affût des prochaines occasions et des projections qui seront présentées au TQFF en 2026.

Suivez-nous sur nos réseaux sociaux et gardez l’œil ouvert pour l’annonce des mentoré·e·s afin d’être parmi les premier·ère·s informé·e·s.

📅 Deadline for Nominations: Sunday, October 12, 2025, by 6:00 p.m. EST

The National Gallery of Canada invites nominations for the 2025 Lacey Prize, celebrating organizations that exemplify innovation, community, and collaborative creativity. Artists, community members, and institutions are all welcome to submit nominations.
An independent jury oversees the selection process. The National Gallery of Canada will confirm receipt of each nomination package via email.

🏆 2023 Lacey Prize Winner: Union House Arts – an artist-run centre in Port Union, Newfoundland

📅 Date limite des mises en candidatures: le dimanche 12 octobre 2025, à 18h (HNE)
Le Musée des beaux-arts du Canada invite les nominations pour le Prix Lacey 2025. Le Prix honore les centres pour leurs contributions aux pratiques émergentes et collaboratrices ainsi que leur rôle au sein des collectivités. Les artistes, les membres de la communauté et les établissements peuvent déposer leurs candidatures.
Un comité indépendant supervise le processus de sélection. Le Musée des beaux-arts du Canada confirmera la réception de chaque dossier de candidature par courriel.

🏆 Lauréat du Prix Lacey 2023 : Union House Arts, un centre d’artistes autogéré situé à Port Union, à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador

The Indigenous Curatorial Collective congratulates the Inuit Art Foundation on welcoming Lindsay Aksarniq McIntyre as Executive Director. An Inuk filmmaker, artist, and educator with over 20 years of experience, Lindsay is celebrated for her work exploring place-based knowledge, portraiture, and personal histories, including her award-winning short film NIGIQTUQ ᓂᒋᖅᑐᖅ (The South Wind). We look forward to seeing her vision strengthen Inuit self-expression, self-determination, and the global appreciation of Inuit art.

Le Collectif des commissaires autochtones félicite l’Inuit Art Foundation pour sa nommination de Lindsay Aksarniq McIntyre au poste de directrice générale. Cinéaste, artiste et éducatrice inuk avec plus de 20 ans d’expérience à son actif, Lindsay jouit d’une grande renommée pour ses œuvres consacrées au savoir situé, aux portraits et aux récits personnels, notamment son court métrage primé NIGIQTUQ ᓂᒋᖅᑐᖅ (The South Wind/Le vent du sud). Sa vision renforcera assurément l’expression et l’autodétermination des Inuit, ainsi que la reconnaissance de l’art inuit à l’échelle mondiale.

For over 20 years, the Indigenous Curatorial Collective / Collectif des commissaires autochtones (ICCA) has connected Indigenous curators, artists, and cultural leaders across Turtle Island.

Membership isn’t just access to programs like the Curatorial Mentorship Program or Delegations Initiative—it’s belonging to a network of peers who share your vision, values, and dedication to Indigenous arts. Members also vote at our AGM, gain visibility, and connect with a community that supports growth, collaboration, and creativity.
Become a member and help shape the future of Indigenous arts

Depuis plus de vingt ans, le Collectif des commissaires autochtones/Indigenous Curatorial Collective (ICCA) créer des ponts entre commissaires, artistes et travailleur·euse·s culturel·le·s autochtones, partout sur l’Île de la Tortue.

Devenir membre signifie à la fois un accès à des programmes, notamment le programme de mentorat pour commissaires et le programme des délégations, mais aussi une appartenance à un réseau de pairs qui partagent la même vision, les mêmes valeurs et le même engagement envers les arts autochtones. Les membres exercent leur droit de vote lors de notre AGA, gagnent en visibilité et bénéficient d’un réseau qui favorise la croissance, la collaboration et la créativité.
Devenez membre et contribuez à façonner l’avenir des arts autochtones

Dive into our platform for championing Indigenous voices in arts discourse by contributing essays, books, reviews, and more. Share your story, shape the narrative, and embrace inclusivity in the arts. Together, we’re rewriting history!
Let’s decolonize arts publications together.

Par notre plateforme, aidez-nous à amplifier les voix autochtones dans le discours sur les arts en contribuant à des essais, à des livres, à des critiques, etc. Racontez votre histoire, influencez le discours et embrassez l’inclusivité dans les arts. Ensemble, nous réécrivons l’Histoire!
Décolonisons ensemble les publications artistiques.

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Offres d’emploi et possibilités professionnelles

Included in ICCA Star Allies Institutional Membership packages.
Inclus dans les forfaits d’adhésion institutionnelle Alliés Étoiles de l’ICCA.

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery invites applications for the position of Indigenous Collections Care Associate, a key role in the stewardship and advancement of one of Canada’s most vital collections of contemporary Indigenous art. The successful candidate will lead research, community outreach, documentation, and care strategies with independence, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism, working closely with artists, Indigenous communities, and cultural professionals. This position requires knowledge of Indigenous art and contemporary practices, proficiency in collection management software and digital tools, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within both Indigenous and non-Indigenous frameworks. The Gallery, located on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including those requiring accommodations during the application process.

The University of Manitoba invites applications for the position of Gallery Director/Curator at the School of Art Gallery, responsible for the overall operations, programming, and strategic leadership of the Gallery. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial Studies, Visual Arts, or a related field, along with substantial experience in curatorial work, catalogue publishing, collections management, grant writing, museum education, and administration. Reporting to the Director of the School of Art, the Gallery Director/Curator will oversee exhibitions, educational programs, and collection care, ensuring alignment with contemporary museological standards and fostering Indigenous representation in programming. The role includes leadership of staff, fiscal management, partnerships, and supporting the teaching of art history, curatorial studies, and studio practice, while promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Gallery and the University community.

The Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund supports projects that create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led arts and culture. The fund aims to spark new relationships between Indigenous artists, arts and culture professionals, and potential partners at both the grassroots and institutional levels.
Toronto has been an important site for gathering, trading, and celebration for Indigenous people for thousands of years. It is the treaty territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and its land and waters have been stewarded by the Haudenosaunee, the Huron Wendat, and the Anishinaabe. Today, Toronto continues to be home to many diverse Indigenous peoples, whose artistic and creative contributions are vital to the fabric of the city. The City of Toronto recognizes the rich Indigenous history of this land, and our responsibility in fostering strong relations between the municipality and the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who call Toronto home.

The City of Regina, in partnership with Reconciliation Regina, invites Indigenous artists, designers, and teams to submit detailed designs for The Legacy of Treaty 4: A Tribute to MMIWG2S+ Commemoration Project, a community-led initiative honoring MMIWG2S+ lives and fostering education and action. The project, located in Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park, includes a central fire pit (required), thirteen Grandfather boulders, and a Corten steel retaining wall, and is open to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit professional artists, with preference for those connected to Treaty 4 Territory. Applicants should submit a proposal demonstrating alignment with Indigenous worldviews, project themes, and technical requirements, with a total budget of up to $75,000 covering design, materials, and installation.

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, invites applications for the Reconciliation Action Grants. Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund supports Indigenous cultural, artistic, and educational initiatives, available to both Indigenous individuals and communities, as well as non-Indigenous applicants provided all funding directly benefits Indigenous people. The grants, ranging from $1,500–$15,000, aim to support reconciliation activities that contribute to cultural revitalization, elevate Indigenous culture, languages, and traditions, and foster understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate Indigenous involvement in project development and clear, measurable outcomes. Applications can be submitted online or via phone, video, fax, or mail to ensure accessibility.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity invites emerging and experienced cultural leaders to participate in Cultural Leadership: Reflecting Forward with Wise Practices, a six-day program exploring leadership through Indigenous wise practices, right relations, deep listening, self-inquiry, and leadership as a means, not a destination. Participants will reflect on their leadership values and experiences while learning alongside a peer cohort of cultural leaders and working through real-world cultural challenges. Program highlights include Wise Practices Leadership Competencies, Leadership as Practice, Designing for Action: Social Network Mapping, Strategic Thinking in a Changing Sector, Self-inquiry, Reflection, Land-based Deep Listening, Collaborative Decision Making, and Insights from the Inside: Converse with CEOs. The program approaches governance, strategic thinking, organizational development, cultural policy, and community engagement as interconnected elements of resilient, values-based leadership.