As part of our commitment to advancing reconciliation, BC Live is offering one award of $2,500 towards cultural events during the week of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day in June 2026 (June 15-21). BC Live presenters and festival members are eligible for funding to advance local healing and reconciliation initiatives and to celebrate Indigenous peoples’ unique cultures and outstanding achievements.
A committee of our Board of Directors, will review applications and adjudicate the award. The committee will consider how the proposed event contributes to local healing and reconciliation, as well as the scope and impact of the proposal.
Priority will be given to applications supported by an Indigenous community or those submitted by an Indigenous presenter or festival.
BC Live Presenter or Festival members can apply for one $2,500 award. The application must be submitted by 5 pm (PT) on Friday, February 20, 2026. All applications will be acknowledged by email.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email by Friday, March 13, 2026. The successful recipient will be asked to acknowledge support and to submit a one-page report with images/photos following the event(s).
Applications must be submitted using the form linked below by 5 pm (PT) on Friday, February 20, 2026. Please be aware that we may contact the person on the application form to clarify or confirm the information submitted.
For questions about the Award to Support Reconciliation, please contact us by email admin@bclive.ca or by tel at (250) 352-0021.