Application to Participate - Sixties Scoop - Indigenous Arts Collective

This application invites artists, healers and volunteers to apply as facilitators, spiritual guides and mental health support. We also welcome volunteers to fill out this form.

You will be notified once we reviewed all applications (likely by September 1, 2026).

Preferred Name

Onkwehonwe name, preferred name.

Government / Legal Name

Other name (Legal Name/Government Issued Name) This name is where you would like payment to go or other formal communications.

Address *

Apt, suite, etc.

Country

City

State

Zip code

Phone

Are you Indigenous to Turtle Island (north america)? *

You will be required to submit proof of identity to participate and/or work with the IAC and our events/programming. Volunteers can be allies but will not be able to participate in areas where sensitive cultural knowledge and stories are being shared.

Yes, I'm Indigenous and have ID

Yes, I'm Indigenous but have no ID

I'm not Indigenous

Are you a survivor of Sixties Scoop or Indian Schools? *

Facilitators are not required to be a survivor but preference given to survivors in some positions.

Yes, I'm a Sixties Scoop survivor

Yes, I'm a Indian School survivor

I'm a descendant of a survivor

I'm not a survivor

How would you like to participate in this gathering? *

We have spaces for healers (spiritual, seers, massage, reiki, etc.) and workshop facilitators. We also invite volunteers. You must be Indigenous and will be required to submit proof (Identification).

Healer

Traditional Indigenous Art Workshop Facilitator

Volunteer

Other

Please explain your participation answer. *

How do you see yourself participating in this Sixties Scoop healing conference? • If you provide art workshops, please explain your workshop. • If you are a healer, please explain your practice and experience. • If you would like to volunteer, please tell us your strengths and weaknesses - how would you like to help?

Are you a member of the IAC?

Yes, I'm a member.

No, I'm not a member.

I would like to be a member.

I don't want to be a member.

Preference is given to IAC members who would like to present a traditional Indigenous art workshop. Membership is not required for other roles.

Your Fee

Please give us an idea of your fee below and separate time from materials and travel. Include duration of workshop/session (1 hour, 3 hours, 2 days, etc.). Our mandate is to ensure that artists are paid well. You are also encouraged to submit a formal quote in the space below or by email to: dawn@indigenousartscollective.org

Upload your quote.

Please upload your quote in Adobe PDF (.pdf) or Microsoft Word format (.doc).

Your intent. *

For our administrative purposes, we would like you to write a short letter of commitment. If you'd like to participate as a workshop facilitator, healer or volunteer, please take a moment to explain why it's important to you. This may be used in gathering materials, grant applications, etc. but your personal information will never be shared publicly (address/phone/email etc.).

Agreement *

By checking this box, you are expressing your commitment to be a part of 'The Fire Remembers Us: Reclaiming Identity, Spirit and Belonging', a Sixties Scoop healing gathering and ongoing programming for survivors. We will never share any of your personal or contact information outside of the Indigenous Arts Collective except in cases where required for grant applications

I am applying and committed to participating in this gathering.