Apply by Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12 p.m. Central Time
To be eligible, you must:
- Be First Nations, Inuit or Métis aged 18+
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada
- Have some industry experience or related work experience such as:
- Working for a school or college newspaper or radio station
- Acting in a school, college or community theatre production
- Creating a short film or other audio-visual project at school, college or in your own time
- Completing post-secondary education in a related field
- Be available to fully participate in the program and not have other commitments that would prevent full engagement
About
CBC New Indigenous Voices, presented by the National Screen Institute, is a full-time, 14-week training program for up to 10 Indigenous creators aged 18+ to learn the essential elements of working in the film, TV and digital media industries.
The curriculum is designed with traditional and spiritual elements. Participants are paid Manitoba’s minimum wage for the duration of the program.
The program provides a fully immersive experience: industry leaders train students in all aspects of creative media arts through workshops, practical experience, pitching, production and internships. The National Screen Institute is committed to providing a safe space to share stories, learn, grow and make mistakes.
The 2026 edition will be delivered in person, in Winnipeg. In addition to classroom training sessions, students will work together to produce a short film project, learning about the many crew positions required to bring an idea from script to screen.
Six spots are reserved for Manitoba residents, one spot is reserved for a British Columbia resident and up to three spots are available for others living outside Manitoba. Participants outside Manitoba or more than 30 kilometres from Winnipeg are eligible for travel and accommodation support.
