OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary Program 2026
Open to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists
Deadline: March 1, 2026
This annual bursary offers two Indigenous artists or groups—one traditional and one contemporary—a week-long recording session at National Music Centre where you can have access to NMC’s renowned studios and “living collection” of instruments to bring your music to life.
The OHSOTO'KINO Recording Bursary is open to Indigenous musicians in Canada. Submissions across all genres are welcome. Two bursaries will be offered: one to a traditional artist or group, and another to a contemporary artist or group. Selected by NMC's National Indigenous Programming Advisory Committee, artists will be awarded a one-week recording session at Studio Bell to produce a commercial release, using NMC's "living collection" of musical instruments and world-class recording studios.
Apply for the 2026 OHSOTO’KINO Recording Bursary by midnight on Monday, March 1st, 2026 (MST).
The OHSOTO'KINO Recording Bursary program is open to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists. Interested applicants can apply at studiobell.ca/ohsotokino
