Membership
Become an imagineNATIVE Member
Welcome to the imagineNATIVE Membership Program, where your commitment helps support the rich world of Indigenous arts. By joining us, you’re not just gaining exclusive access to our programs and events — you’re also connecting with a movement dedicated to the visibility and legacy of Indigenous stories told by Indigenous people.
Your support allows us to continue our mission, providing vital resources and opportunities for artists to thrive while sharing their voices. We’re deeply grateful for your dedication to our cause, and together we can keep this important work moving forward. Thank you for believing in the power of art to connect and inspire communities for future generations to come.
Pine Membership - $60 annually
Festival Benefits
- 10 Ticket Package to Festival
- Early Bird Tickets Festival Screenings
Year-Round Benefits
- 10% Off Merch
- Website/Onscreen/Verbal Recognition
- Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets
Members
- Moe Laverty
- Justine Henhawk-Bomberry
- Lila Pine
- Jennifer LaFontaine
- Joelle Peters
- Lesley Garlow
- Mary Myers
- Sarah Beamish
- Janet Romero
Festival Benefits
- 10 Ticket Package to Festival
- Early Bird Tickets Festival Screenings
Year-Round Benefits
- 10% Off Merch
- Website/Onscreen/Verbal Recognition
- Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets
Sweetgrass Membership - $120 annually
Festival Benefits
- 10 Ticket Package to Festival
- Early Bird Tickets Festival Screenings
- Online Pass
Year-Round Benefits
- 15% Off Merch
- Website/Onscreen/Verbal Recognition
- Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets
Members
- Salma Monani
- Steven Coraor
- Aimée Mitchell
- Deborah Courchene
- Monica Garza
- Aimee Chaulk
- Joanna Hearne
- Sarah Fraser
Festival Benefits
- 10 Ticket Package to Festival
- Early Bird Tickets Festival Screenings
- Online Pass
Year-Round Benefits
- 15% Off Merch
- Website/Onscreen/Verbal Recognition
- Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets
Sage Membership - $250 annually
Festival Benefits
- 10 Ticket Package to Festival
- Early Bird Tickets Festival Screenings
- Online Pass
Year-Round Benefits
- 15% Off Merch
- Website/Onscreen/Verbal Recognition
- Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets
- Access to Special Ticketed Events
Members
- Peter Hill
- Shivani Nathoo
Festival Benefits
- 10 Ticket Package to Festival
- Early Bird Tickets Festival Screenings
- Online Pass
Year-Round Benefits
- 15% Off Merch
- Website/Onscreen/Verbal Recognition
- Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets
- Access to Special Ticketed Events
Tobacco Membership - $360 annually
Festival Benefits
- 10 Ticket Package to Festival
- Early Bird Tickets Festival Screenings
- Online Pass
Year-Round Benefits
- 20% Off Merch
- Website/Onscreen/Verbal Recognition
- Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets
- Access to Special Ticketed Events
Members
- Sue Jean Guinard
- Helen Paul
Festival Benefits
- 10 Ticket Package to Festival
- Early Bird Tickets Festival Screenings
- Online Pass
Year-Round Benefits
- 20% Off Merch
- Website/Onscreen/Verbal Recognition
- Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets
- Access to Special Ticketed Events
Cedar Membership - $500 annually
Festival Benefits
- 10 Ticket Package to Festival
- Early Bird Tickets Festival Screenings
- Online Pass
- Access to Special Industry Events
Year-Round Benefits
- 20% Off Merch
- Website/Onscreen/Verbal Recognition
- Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets
- Access to Special Ticketed Events
Members
- Stacie Scherer
- Ninaatig Staats Pangowish
- Christina Milligan
Festival Benefits
- 10 Ticket Package to Festival
- Early Bird Tickets Festival Screenings
- Online Pass
- Access to Special Industry Events
Year-Round Benefits
- 20% Off Merch
- Website/Onscreen/Verbal Recognition
- Access to Year-Round Programming Tickets
- Access to Special Ticketed Events
FAQ
Your membership is valid for one year from the date you sign up. We’ll send you reminders as your renewal date approaches, ensuring you continue to enjoy the benefits for the upcoming Festival.
Yes. All donations and membership purchases will get a tax receipt delivered to the email address provided.
Membership must be purchased before April 15 of a given year to be eligible for the Festival benefits for that year’s Festival in June.
For example, if a membership was purchased May 1, 2025, you would receive Festival benefits for the 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in June 2026.
imagineNATIVE presents many year-round screenings and imagineNATIVE Members will receive early notice of ticket availability.
imagineNATIVE receives many invitations to special film programming events throughout the year. Members will be put on a priority list to receive tickets to these exciting events when these opportunities arise.
10 Ticket Package to the Festival:
Members with this benefit will receive a complimentary 10 ticket package to our Festival, which allows you to either use the 10 tickets yourself, or share the Festival experience by distributing them among friends and family.
Early Bird Tickets for Festival Screenings:
Members with this benefit will receive early access to booking tickets for Festival screenings. Members get the privilege of purchasing and booking their tickets before the general public, guaranteeing your seat at popular screenings.
Access to Special Industry Events:
Members with this benefit will receive invitations to attend select Industry Days events, such as panels on various industry topics, masterclasses by filmmakers and industry professionals, and keynotes by artists.
If you find yourself unable to attend our in-person events, you have the flexibility to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member, ensuring that your Festival and year-round tickets don’t go to waste.
Members will receive an exclusive discount code that can be applied to any imagineNATIVE merchandise at the imagineNATIVE Store.
Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds. Memberships are considered a donation and are nonrefundable.
If your questions aren’t answered in our FAQ section please feel free to reach out directly to memberships@imagineNATIVE.org.
