Métis Cultural Development Fund

Purpose

The MCDF program objectives are to:

• Preserve, strengthen, renew, promote and transmit Métis perspectives, culture, languages and/or traditions in Saskatchewan to both Métis and non-Métis communities;
• Mentor and build cultural leadership skills in Métis Communities;
• Increase employment opportunities for Saskatchewan Métis arts and culture resource peoples;
• Meet the need for cultural awareness, cultural activity, skill development, personal growth, researching, documenting and/or sharing Métis culture and positive lifestyles at the individual, group and community level;
• Provide a high level of access and participation in Métis cultural activities using innovative and unique methods to transfer knowledge between generations;
• Benefit children through skills development, mentorship, and having fun; and
• Encourage gathering, sharing, learning, celebrating and developing Métis culture in Métis communities aimed at building long-term cultural awareness and pride.

Priority will be given to:

• Projects that demonstrate strong community support and partnerships;
• Projects that have significant youth involvement, and/or are based in the province’s northern and rural communities.
• Projects that have not received an MCDF grant in the previous year;
• Projects and organizations not already funded significantly by other Lottery-supported grant programs; and
• Organizations who have not received funding support from MCDF in the past, to develop and expand their impact in this area.