Gathering Program
Gathering Frequently Asked Questions
No, the 2027 Gathering is primarily designed as an in-person event at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. If any virtual streaming or recorded sessions become available, details will be announced closer to the event date.
We strive to make our Gathering as accessible as possible. If you require Translation Services or specific accessibility accommodations, please indicate your requirements during registration or reach out to gatherings@icca.art.
Yes, if you have dietary restrictions or need food accommodations, please indicate your requirements during registration or reach out to gatherings@icca.art.
We strive to make our Gathering as accessible as possible. If you require ASL interpretation or specific accessibility accommodations, please indicate your requirements during registration or reach out to gatherings@icca.art.
A full list of the ICCA’s staff team pictures and biographies can be found on our website under About ICCA → Staff.
A full list of ICCA’s Board of Directors pictures and biographies can be found on our website under About ICCA → Governance.
The Gathering is open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous attendees; we welcome all curators, artists, arts administrators, and cultural workers to attend. While the Gathering is designed to be inclusive, any dedicated, closed, or Indigenous-only sessions will be clearly specified in the program and upcoming communications.
The Gathering hotel in Whitehorse is the Hyatt Place Whitehorse, centrally located at:
Hyatt Place Whitehorse
511 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Y1A 2B8
The Hyatt Hotel discount code will be included in your registration email, along with your receipt and the Gathering Welcome Package. Please email gatherings@icca.art if you did not receive it.
The Receipt/Invoice will be included in your registration email, along with your Hyatt Hotel discount code and the Gathering Welcome Package. Please email gatherings@icca.art if you did not receive it.
The Hyatt Hotel discount code will be included in your registration email, along with your receipt and the Gathering Welcome Package. Please email gatherings@icca.art if you did not receive it.
There are several grant options available depending on your identity, region, and project goals:
For Indigenous Artists, Curators, and Organizations
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Travel Grant: Apply through Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples – Travel to support travel costs related to professional development, networking, and attending gatherings.
For Northern & Inuit Artists (Territorial Co-Delivery Grants) Through the renewed co-delivery partnerships between the Canada Council for the Arts, regional governments, and organizations, artists based in the North can access locally administered funding streams:
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Yukon Artists: Apply for the Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grant administered through the Government of Yukon.
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Inuit Artists: Access funding via the Kajungiqsaut Grants program through the Inuit Art Foundation.
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Northwest Territories Artists: Explore regional opportunities supported through the NWT Arts program.
For Non-Indigenous Artists, Curators, and Organizations Explore broader travel and presentation support under the Canada Council for the Arts – Arts Across Canada and Abroad program:
Note: Awarded grants are considered taxable income (issued via a T4A) and require a final report to the funder. We recommend keeping all travel receipts for reporting and tax purposes.
If you require a formal invitation letter for an application, please email gatherings@icca.art.
Begin your journey with ICCA Membership and help shape the future of Indigenous curatorial practice across Turtle Island.
Community Membership Connects Indigenous curators, artists, and cultural workers through mentorship, advocacy, national gatherings, and shared resources to build a strong, sovereign arts ecosystem.
Institutional Membership Supports galleries, museums, universities, and cultural organizations in building meaningful, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities.
Membership provides access to national gatherings, curated resources, mentorship, job postings, and professional guidance—including institutional reviews—that strengthen Indigenous representation, foster advocacy, and build lasting change.
The Gathering Welcome Package will be included in your registration email, along with your Hyatt Hotel discount code and Receipt/Invoice. Please email gatherings@icca.art if you did not receive it.
ICCA welcomes partnerships with Indigenous organizations, artist-run centres, and funders. Please contact gatherings@icca.art to discuss collaboration opportunities for future Gatherings.
