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“To foster and promote the study and enjoyment of and the production of works in the arts.” Learn more about the Council and its values.

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  • The Canada Council provides grants to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations.
  • We welcome applications from diverse Aboriginal, cultural and regional communities, including people with disabilities.

Corporate Planning Documents

Our 5 directions for 2011-16: artists, arts organizations, equity, partnerships and Council’s organizational capacity. Read more.

Richard Wagamese

News Release

Ojibway writer and sustainable community researcher win Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes

Ottawa, May 28, 2013 – Richard Wagamese and Ann Dale and have been awarded this year’s Canada Council Molson Prizes. Ojibway...