Spirit Ink Indigenous Bursary Application Form

As part of our Spirit Ink program, we are happy to offer full funding to two Indigenous writers who are seeking guidance on a specific project. Along with our mentors Helen Humphreys, Pamela Mulloy, Susan Scott, Andrew Westoll, we will welcome our Spirit Ink Writer in Residence, Raymond Sewell.

The bursary covers accommodation and food at Wintergreen Studios and the opportunity to work with one of our mentors to develop your project. Participants are responsible for their own travel and transportation. The 2026 retreat is set for May 6-10 at Winter Green Studios in Frontenac, Ontario.

To apply, please fill out the form below and include a writing sample. The deadline to apply is January 16, 2026.

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What Do You Hope to Accomplish at the Retreat?
Select Which Two Mentors You'd Like to Work With(Required)
You will be placed with one
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Helen Humphreys
Pamela Mulloy
Susan Scott
Andrew Westoll
Please Submit a Project Outline(Required)
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 300 MB.

Please Submit a Sample of Your Project(Required)
Please submit no more than 10 pages.
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 300 MB.

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