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 2025 recipients!

Tréchelle Bunn
Youth Recipient

Arsaniq Deer
Youth Recipient

Madelaine McCracken
Youth Recipient

Michelle Good
Arts

Colby Delorme
Business & Commerce

Brian MacDonald
Culture, Heritage & Spirituality

Edith Loring-Kuhanga
Education

Dr. Shannon McDonald
Health

Bertha Rabesca Zoe
Law & Justice

Diane Redsky
Public Service

Ivy Richardson
Sports

Harvey McCue (Waubageshig)
Lifetime Achievement
To learn more about this year’s recipients, visit our Laureates page.
Watch the 2025 Indspire Awards on YouTube
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.
Thank you to our 2026 supporters!
Lead Partner

Major Sponsors

Youth Laureate Sponsor

Dinner Sponsor

Founding Partner & Official Airline

Participating Sponsors
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Laureate Reception Sponsor

Culinary Sponsor

Laureate Pin Sponsor
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360° Photo Experience Sponsor
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Behind the Curtain Sponsor

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Platinum Tables
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- Bill Shead
- First Peoples Group
- Graham Construction
- Irving Oil Ltd.
- NAFC
- Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
- Superior Propane/Certarus
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