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Indspire Awards: Celebrating Indigenous Excellence

May 14, 2026 | Halifax Convention Centre | Halifax, NS

The Indspire Awards represent the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people. For over 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.

Recipient Ceremony & Dinner

For over 30 years, the Indspire Awards have shone a spotlight on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals whose remarkable accomplishments uplift communities across Turtle Island and beyond. More than 400 recipients have been honoured in a nationally broadcast celebration showcasing their remarkable accomplishments. Join us in celebrating these extraordinary achievements and be part of an unforgettable evening honouring Indigenous excellence.

For information related to tables and individual tickets, please contact partnerships@indspire.ca.

If you are one of our Indspire Laureates, please contact Sienna Vautour svautour@indspire.ca.

Please note: By purchasing a ticket to the Indspire Awards, you acknowledge that the event will be filmed and photographed, and your image may appear in broadcast or promotional materials.

Meet the 2026 recipients!

Tia Wood

Youth Recipient

Simik Komaksiutsiksak

Youth Recipient

Garrett Hrechka

Youth Recipient

Jessica Brown

Arts

Aaron Joe

Business & Commerce

Albert Dumont

Culture, Heritage & Spirituality

André O’Bonsawin

Education

Dr. Mona Lisa Bourque Bearskin

Health

Naiomi Walqwan Metallic

Law & Justice

Jeremy Dutcher

Music

Annette Morgan

Public Service

Bernard A. “Buzz” Manuel

Sports

Fred Kelly (Kizhebowse Makwa)

Lifetime Achievement

To learn more about this year’s recipients, visit our Laureates page.

2027 Indspire Awards Nominations are open!

Indspire Award recipients provide inspiration for our young people and serve to educate all Canadians about the tremendous contributions that Indigenous Peoples are making across the country. Do you know a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individual whose story could inspire, uplift, and educate? Nominate them TODAY for an Indspire Award!

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The Indspire Awards represent the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people. After 32 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.

Become a Sponsor today!

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 2025 Indspire Awards program here.

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