After consulting with the cultural and creative sectors, Banff Centre is proud to launch a new slate of Cultural Leadership Programs, designed for those ready to lead with vision, courage, and creativity.

These short, six-day modules are accessible to a diverse group of aspiring and experienced cultural leaders, including Indigenous, Canadian, and international artists, administrators, policymakers, creative producers, education and engagement specialists, and community-based cultural workers in urban and rural settings. Uniquely balancing deep personal growth with practical organizational skills, our programs enable participants to navigate complexity and drive meaningful change in their practices, communities and institutions.

Rooted in the Seven Wise Practices and Right Relations, developed through 50 years of Indigenous Leadership programming at Banff Centre, our 2025–26 season launches with foundational Cultural Leadership programs, laying the groundwork for a broader suite of programs to follow.

Participants can earn the Banff Centre Certificate of Distinction in Cultural Leadership by successfully completing seven Cultural Leadership programs, selecting one from each of the seven Wise Practices Elements in our program model.