Artscan Circle is a creative bridge between Indigenous communities and Canada’s capacity for change.

We invoke dialogue about the past, present and future we share through the restorative power of art. Our programs are a canvas for youth and a model for co-creation under Truth and Reconciliation, Call to Action #83.

THIS IS THE ART OF DIALOGUE.

We need safe spaces for Indigenous youth and intercultural exchange.

Indigenous child holding a guitar
Indigenous child holding harmonica

Since we were founded in 2002, Canada’s silence in confronting the inequalities facing First Nations, Métis, Innu and Innuit communities is more deafening than ever.

Inspired by Indigenous youth coast to coast to coast, we stay the course to let them know they matter and help raise their voices to Canada and the world.

“When I play the fiddle, I feel a

connection with my grandfather.”

— Youth Participant

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OUR IMPACT

We measure impact in human, not vanity metrics.
Download the 2023 In-Progress Impact Report.

40,000+

harmonicas

and countless violins, keyboards, fiddles, ukuleles & guitars donated and shipped

17,742 kms

travelled

by artist mentors in 2022

20,000

Indigenous youth

impacted since 2002

16 host

communities

to artist-led creative workshops since 2002

91 in-person

workshops

conducted in 2022

YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS.

Truth and Reconciliation is a call to action to every Canadian who shares our belief that when it comes to creating a just and equitable future for Indigenous youth, the work is never done. Please join us.