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The ISO champions Indigenous screen-based storytellers and narrative sovereignty in Canada through our funding and advocacy work.
We support Indigenous companies, communities and individuals to share their diverse stories and perspectives across all screen platforms.
Funding Opportunities
ISO supports Indigenous storytelling across ALL screen-based platforms through a number of distinct funding programs.
Upcoming Deadlines
There are no programs currently accepting applications.
Latest News
Indigenous Screen Office Allocates $300,000 to 12 Indigenous-led Podcasts in Inaugural Program
Posted on: — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto (Tkaronto), ON March 26, 2024 — The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is pleased to announce the selection of 12 projects from the inaugural Podcasting Program. The…
Read moreStatement by Kerry Swanson, CEO of Indigenous Screen Office, in response to ongoing funding confirmation by the Government of Canada
Posted on: — For immediate release Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced permanent funding to support Indigenous-led storytelling through the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO). This includes $65 million over…
Read moreISO needs your support to call on the government to renew funding
Posted on: — Sign the Letter and Email the Ministers of Heritage and Finance Today Since April 2023, ISO has continuously reminded the government that the renewal of its funding is crucial to fulfilling its mandate…
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Storytellers Podcast
The Storytellers Podcast is created exclusively for the Indigenous Screen Office by Kim Wheeler.
