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Métis Cultural Development Fund

The Métis Cultural Development Fund (MCDF) Program seeks to fund activities that preserve, strengthen and transmit Métis culture and traditions in Saskatchewan. An emphasis is placed on children and on building cultural leadership skills, transferring knowledge between generations, skills development, mentorship and having fun. The activities should encourage gathering, sharing, learning, celebrating and developing Métis culture in Métis communities.

Program Objectives

The MCDF gives priority to activities that seek to meet these goals, contribute to long-term cultural awareness and pride, promote a high level of access and participation. Priority is also placed on applications with strong community support. Applications from northern and rural regions are encouraged.

The intent of the MCDF program is to complement rather than replace or duplicate existing support to culture, and is therefore particularly targeted to areas not already funded by conventional support systems.

Criteria

Extent that the proposal meets the objectives of the program and current priorities;
Quality of the proposed program/activity;
Cultural impact;
Participation level of engagement of people in the program;
Access to the program and consideration of any barriers to participation;
Transfer of knowledge to younger generations;
Supports and strengthens cultural practitioners – i.e. program builds cultural leadership;
Contributes to long-term cultural awareness within communities;
The capacity of the applicant to deliver the activity.

Eligibility

Non-profit, Métis, community-based groups, and/or Métis individuals engaged in a not-for profit activity at the community level, are eligible. Agencies that are directly connected to the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, are not eligible.