Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Every artist reaches a point where they need dedicated time to focus on the details.

At Mâwacihitowinihk Nikamowak: Indigenous Music Residency, Indigenous musicians come together for three weeks of creation, collaboration, and performance. Designed for artists with songs already in development, the residency supports participants as they refine their work through workshops, mentorship, recording sessions, and live presentation opportunities.

Through faculty-led sessions, one-on-one mentorship, studio recording opportunities, and dedicated creative space, participants will strengthen their craft while exploring new approaches to performance and production.

If you're an Indigenous musician ready to bring your music into the next stage of development, this residency is for you.

📅 November 16 – December 4, 2026
⏳August 12, 2026

Apply today: https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/mawacihitowinihk-nikamowak-indigenous-music-residency

The Housekeeping Olympics are back in Banff tonight! 🧹

Each year, hospitality staff from across town put their skills to the test in friendly competitions including bed-making, towel folding, vacuum relays, mop races, and even the Buffer Pad Toss. Our Banff Centre hospitality team is proudly taking part once again.

To celebrate the occasion, today’s archival photo features our housekeeping staff in November 7, 1991, posing beneath a homemade banner. Cheer for Banff Centre in this year’s games, near or far! Attend the games live from the Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre, or watch for our stories tonight.

Calling all dance lovers. 💃✨

Love movement, dance, and performances that keep you inspired? Then this year’s Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival lineup is for you. Whether you want to experience groundbreaking contemporary works, see new creations in development, or even join in yourself, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t miss:

🎭 White Space (Avant Premiere), created by A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
📅 Thursday, June 4 @ 7:30 PM
🎟️ $55–$85

🎭 Dance Workshop with Olivia and Julian Tailfeathers and Stephanie Brave Rock
📅 Wednesday, June 10 @ 6:30 PM
🎟️ FREE

🎭 Dance: Waihona Kino (Body Archive) by Tau Dance
📅 Friday, June 19 @ 7:30 PM
🎟️ FREE

🎭 Dance: ON SECOND THOUGHT
📅 Saturday, June 20 @ 7:30 PM
🎟️ FREE

🎭 Indigenous World Dance Open Studios
📅 Thursday, August 4 @ 4 PM
🎟️ FREE

🎭 Copland’s Appalachian Spring & New Dance Works by Neshama Nashman
(part of the Banff International String Quartet Festival)
📅 Saturday, September 5 @ 8 PM
🎟️ $65–$85

The next couple of months are full of incredible dance events, and you won’t want to miss them. Head to the link in our bio to secure your tickets today.

📸1: Carrie Schneider.