indigenous culture and media innovations

Quick Reference Sheet ORGANIZATION
INDIGENOUS CULTURE AND
MEDIA INNOVATIONS
WHAT IT IS
Organization Mandate
Indigenous Culture and Media Innovations (ICMI) is an artist run
multi arts organization based in Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg and at a
satellite office in Ottawa, Ontario. ICMI provides arts training,
youth workshops and educational programming; using hands-on
experiential learning in up-to-date, cutting edge digital
technologies. ICMI offers short-term workshops at all levels of
ability and technical skills, production, post-production,
multimedia applications and media arts.
WHAT THEY PROVIDE
Key Programs & Services for Job Seekers
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Contact:
Indigenous Interactive Multimedia Program - ICMI offers an innovative process
that enhances entry-level skills required for acceptance to college or university
interactive multimedia design programs. The program delivers two four-month
sessions. During the first 4 months, participants will build interactive multi media
skills through hands on learning. Then they will complete 4 months of work
experience developing your skills in a professional environment.
Tuition Fee is $2600 plus supplies (approximately $700). This program is a
transitional program leading to university, college, or entry-level employment.
Kitigan Zibi Head Office
819.306.0977
Eligibility Criteria: Any Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit, Métis) person over the age of
16, with a grade 10 equivalent. Download application HERE
Application submission:
iimpApplications@gmail.com
Ottawa Office
613.324.0089
Toll Free Number
1.866.529.0260
IndigenousInnovations@gmail.com
Other Programs/Workshops
• Video Production Workshop - Introduces video production to aspired Aboriginal videographers, by applying hands-on
training with cameras and editing software to successfully display their visions and their stories. The workshop does not
require any prior knowledge of video production, but to effectively achieve intended results the participants are
expected to be able to navigate within the applicable operating systems (Windows or Mac).
• Media Arts After School Program - Designed to introduce youth to the multimedia industry. With a hands-on approach,
the program develops an essential skill set for aspired multimedia designers. The program explores the fundamentals of
selected applications within the Adobe Creative Suite, which could include Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver,
although programs will vary to successfully fulfill desired training.
• Multi Arts and Cultural Camp - Designed to pass traditional teachings in an innovative way, while keeping participants
active, and expressing creativity through visual/media arts. Camp activities vary from year to year and are available to
Aboriginal peoples.
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