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Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers
Free legal advice for Indigenous storytellers on creative rights
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : June 27, 2024
- Closing date : July 17, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers provides free, one-on-one legal consultations for Indigenous creators in screen-based industries, addressing intellectual property, contractual, and chain-of-title issues. The program also offers up to $500 CAD in accessibility funding to support application-related expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : June 27, 2024
- Closing date : July 17, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provision of initial legal consultations for Indigenous storytellers regarding intellectual property, chain of title, contracts, and agreements related to screen-based content projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Screen-based content industry (including TV, film, web, gaming, apps, XR such as VR and AR)
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations not controlled by Indigenous people.
- Businesses not operating in the screen-based content sector (TV, film, web, gaming, apps, XR).
- Companies in a state of bankruptcy.
- Organizations or applicants not in good standing with the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO), including those with outstanding reports or unresolved issues.
Eligible expenses
- Application writing and support services.
- Video or audio recording services required for the application process.
- Rental of equipment directly needed for application or reporting purposes.
- Professional fees related to accessibility support during the application stage.
- Language interpretation or translation services for application and reporting.
- Assistance with the preparation and submission of final reports.
Eligible geographic areas
- Residents of Canada
Additional information
- All appointments for the legal clinic are offered in English only.
- Applicants may request up to $500 CAD for accessibility-related expenses during the application phase.
- If an application is incomplete or ineligible, it can be withdrawn at any stage, and applicants will be notified accordingly.
- Applicants must tag the ISO on social media posts related to the project and use the ISO logo where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers?
The Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers provides free, one-on-one legal consultations for Indigenous creators in screen-based industries, addressing intellectual property, contractual, and chain-of-title issues. The program also offers up to $500 CAD in accessibility funding to support application-related expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 17, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers program?
To be eligible for the Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers program, you must:
The applicant must be an Indigenous person (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) residing in Canada and a citizen or permanent resident.
The project must be under the financial and creative control of the applicant.
Two of the three main members of the creative team (director, writer, lead producer) must be Indigenous.
What expenses are eligible under Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers?
Provision of initial legal consultations for Indigenous storytellers regarding intellectual property, chain of title, contracts, and agreements related to screen-based content projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers?
You can contact Indigenous Screen Office (ISO).
Where is the Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers available?
The Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers program is available across Canada.
Is the Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
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