The ArtsCan Circle

The ArtsCan Circle is an independent, volunteer-run group working to link creative artists with Native youth at risk in Canada. Our hope is to encourage self-esteem amongst Native youth in isolated communities through a cooperative exploration of the arts.

News and Updates

ArtsCan Circle 3k-5k Fun Run/Walk FUNdraiser 2009

Sat., Oct. 17 8:30 am

Thanks to all the participants, volunteers and sponsors/donors in our Fun Run/Walk for ArtsCan Circle. Together we raised a grand total of $3,951.60. Wow! Way to go!

Many thanks to the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF) for their support in hosting the Fun Run, to the 34 runners and walkers who braved the early morning hour to participate, to all the donors and sponsors, and to the volunteers who helped organize and promote the Run at the OCFF conference. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's event such a success.

ArtsCan Circle Awarded Grant from

Canada Council for the Arts - May 2009

ArtCan Circle is pleased to be the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to assist with upcoming program trips to Northern Ontario and Labrador. Thanks Canada Council!

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Grant Recipient - July 2009

The Ontario Arts Council has awarded us $9,000 to help with programexpenses for trips to Native communities in Northern Ontario.

Manythanks for your support!

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Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Recipient

April 21, 2008

The ArtsCan Circle has been awarded a three-year grant by the Ontario Trillium Foundation totaling $197,300 to be used for building the capacity of the organization and expanding it’s programming for Native youth.
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Newsletters

Check out our latest Newsletter! Read about what Mike Stevens and the rest of the Circle have been working on. Find out how you can help. Here are links to recent and past newsletters:

ArtsCan Circle News (Nov. 2009)
ArtsCan Circle News (Fall 2009)
ArtsCan Circle News - (Summer 2009)
Aeroplan Miles Needed! (5/26/2009)
May 2009 (5/2/2009)
ArtsCan Circle - April 2009 Update (4/12/2009)
ArtsCan Circle Upcoming Events! (4/1/2009)
ArtsCan Circle Winter Update 2009 (3/7/2009)
Natuashish Rocks! (12/6/2008)
Fall 2008 - UPCOMING EVENTS! (10/8/2008)
ArtsCan Circle Benefits (9/5/2008)
ArtsCan Circle News - Summer 2008 (7/3/2008)
ArtsCan Circle -May Aeroplan Miles (5/25/2008)
ArtsCan Circle News -Spring 08 (4/26/2008)
ArtsCan Circle Benefits (4/16/2008)
ArtsCan Circle News - Winter 2008 (2/21/2008)

Benefit Concerts & House Concerts
ArtsCan Circle invites fans and musicians to build community while having a great time and raising some funds.

We continue to struggle against the high transportation costs of sending teams of musicians and artists to work with Native youth in isolated communities. As a fundraising initiative, ArtsCan Circle has started a Benefit Concert Series. We have some amazing musicians who have already volunteered to perform and we're seeking venues/homes to host the concerts. If you can host a concert or house concert and provide space for 20 or more people, or you are a professional musican interested in donating a performance, please contact Carol at info@artscancircle.ca.