Watch: CBC New Indigenous Voices info session

Questions about our program, CBC New Indigenous Voices? Watch our Q&A webinar recapping what to expect from the program and how to apply.

Hosted by program manager Sarah Simpson-Yellowquill, CBC New Indigenous Voices alumna Desiree Brightnose shares her experience in the program. Sarah and Desiree (with the help of program alumna Cheyenne Bruneau), answer questions from potential applicants. The info session was recorded on Monday, March 14.

CBC New Indigenous Voices is a full-time, 14-week online training program for up to 10 Indigenous creators to learn the essential elements of working in the film, TV and digital media industries. There is no fee to apply or participate and students receive minimum wage throughout the entire program.

Application deadline is April 8. Apply now!

CBC New Indigenous Voices training sessions take place online, culminating in a final podcast project and a six-week internship placement. The curriculum is designed with traditional and spiritual elements.

Emerging Indigenous creators who want to explore career opportunities and gain hands-on workplace and production experience are encouraged to apply. Six places are guaranteed for applicants living in Manitoba, and up to four places are available for applicants outside Manitoba.

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CBC New Indigenous Voices 2021 was funded by Title, Presenting and Tuition Sponsor CBC; Program Partners Manitoba Sport, Culture & Heritage, the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD), Telefilm Canada; Indigenous Training Programs Partner Directors Guild of Canada; Provincial Sponsors Manitoba Film & Music, Creative BC through the Daryl Duke and William Vince Scholarship Fund; Industry Supporters IATSE Local 856, imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, Film Training Manitoba; Service Sponsors iSplice Films, Final Draft. NSI Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture & Heritage and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council.

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Alumni honoured at WIFT Toronto Crystal Awards Gala

Congratulations to the award recipients at the Crystal Awards Gala, hosted by Women in Film and Television Toronto (WIFT).

Writer, producer and director Jennifer Holness (NSI Drama Prize, Telefilm – Canada Spark Plug Program, NSI Global Marketing) received the Creative Excellence Award, which recognizes the dynamic quality of the recipients work in screen-based media. The award celebrates Jennifer’s national and international film achievements, and recognizes the standard she has set in the industry.

Dr. Shirley Cheechoo (NSI Storytellers, Telefilm – Canada Spark Plug Program) was presented with the Special Jury Award of Distinction. This award honours an individual who has built a legacy as a ground-breaking force in the industry, and who’s life work is dedicated to building a vibrant, accessible, diverse and active creative community.

The 34th annual WIFT Toronto Crystal Awards Gala took place on Tuesday March 8, 2022.

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