Our Story
The Indigenous Music Office (IMO) was created through years of conversation, advocacy, and relationship building across Indigenous music communities. For a long time, Indigenous people working in music have continued to create, lead, and build careers within systems that were not always designed to support or reflect our realities.
The IMO emerged from a growing need for Indigenous-led representation, connection, advocacy, and long-term support within the music industry. Grounded in collaboration and community, the IMO works to help strengthen visibility, opportunities, and pathways for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people working across all areas of music.
Today, the IMO continues to grow alongside the community it serves, helping create more space for Indigenous leadership, storytelling, mentorship, and industry development across the country.
Vision
A music ecosystem grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, being and creating.
Purpose
The purpose of the Indigenous Music Office is to uplift, empower and strengthen Indigenous Peoples working in music, their families, and Communities.
Values
Do No Harm
We approach our work with care, responsibility, and accountability to each other.
Respect
We honour Indigenous ways of knowing, being and creating.
Nurturing
We believe people grow best in spaces where they feel uplifted, empowered and connected.
Humility
We believe listening and learning are lifelong responsibilities.
Witnessing
We show up for one another. We honour the stories, the experiences, and the work that is carried by Indigenous people working in the music industry.