Indspire Awards: Celebrating Indigenous Achievement
April 18, 2024 | Shaw Centre | Ottawa, ON
The Indspire Awards represents the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people. After 30 years, the Indspire Awards have honoured over 400 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement across Turtle Island and beyond. Their stories are shared in a nationally broadcast celebration that showcases the diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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The 2023 Indspire Awards honours twelve (12) First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals who exemplify Indigenous excellence and whose stories inspire, uplift, and educate Canadians about the tremendous contributions Indigenous people make to our country.
Meet the 2023 recipients!
Reanna Merasty
Youth Recipient
Willow Allen
Youth Recipient
Ruby Bruce
Youth Recipient
Sandra Laronde
Arts
Kylik Kisoun Taylor
Business & Commerce
Jennine Krauchi
Culture, Heritage & Spirituality
Lori Campbell
Education
Christopher Mushquash
Health
Ardith Wal’petko We’dalx Walkem
Law & Justice
Shirley Cuillierrier
Public Service
Joe Dion Buffalo
Sports
Albert Marshall
Lifetime Achievement
To learn more about this year’s recipients, visit our Laureates page.
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As a sponsor, you have a unique opportunity to connect directly with national and regional Indigenous leaders, senior government representatives, and with Canada’s corporate C-suite leadership at the ceremony prior to the broadcast special.
Take a leadership role in inspiring Indigenous youth to reach their full potential and honour Indigenous achievement by becoming a sponsor of this important national Indigenous community celebration. View the 2023 Indspire Awards program here.
Thank you to our 2024 supporters!
Lead Partner
Major Sponsors
Youth Laureate Sponsor
Founding Partner & Official Airline
Dinner Sponsor
Laureate Reception Sponsor
Pre-Dinner Reception Sponsor
Host City Sponsor
Participating Sponsors
Culinary Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Crystal Table Sponsors
Platinum Table Sponsors
Aecon
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
Bell Canada
Bird Construction
Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association
Certarus Ltd.
Civeo Canada LP
Gibson Energy
Gowling WLG
Indigneous Bar Association
Kindred Works
National Association of Friendship Centres
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
PCL Construction
Rideau Hall Foundation
Russel Metals Inc.
Tourmaline Oil
University of Ottawa