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Indspire Award Recipients (Laureates)

Representing the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own achievers, the Indspire Awards were created in 1993, in conjunction with the United Nation’s International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The Awards recognize Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement. They promote self-esteem and pride for Indigenous communities and provide outstanding role models for Indigenous youth.

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Shayla Oulette-Stonechild

Youth Recipient - 2022

Melissa Attagutsiak

Youth Recipient - 2022

Tristen Durocher

Youth Recipient - 2022

David Wolfman

Arts - 2022

Jenn Harper

Business and Commerce - 2022

Dr. Siyamiyateliot Elizabeth Phillips

Culture, Heritage, and Spirituality - 2022

Dr. Annette Trimbee

Education - 2022

Melanie MacKinnon

Health - 2022

Madam Justice Cheryl Arcand-Kootenay

Law and Justice - 2022

Terry Goodtrack

Public Service - 2022

Terry Felix

Sports - 2022

Marjorie White

Lifetime Achievement - 2022

Lesley Hampton

Youth Recipient - 2021

Mitchell MacDougall

Youth Recipient - 2021

Justin Langan

Youth Recipient - 2021

Drew Hayden Taylor

Arts - 2021

Rosa Walker

Business and Commerce - 2021

Emily Angulalik

Culture, Heritage, and Spirituality - 2021

Lorne Gladu

Education - 2021

Catherine Cook

Health - 2021

Val Napoleon

Law and Justice - 2021

Nahanni Fontaine

Public Service - 2021

Dallas Soonias

Sports - 2021

Qapik Attagutsiak

Lifetime Achievement - 2021

Gina Wilson

Public Service - 2020

Jeannette Corbiere Lavell

Lifetime Achievement - 2020

Marian Jacko

Law and Justice - 2020

Karen Lawford

Health - 2020

Candice Lys

Education - 2020

Claudette Commanda

Culture, Heritage, and Spirituality - 2020

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On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I hope you’ve had the opportunity to think about what Truth and Reconciliation means to you.

It’s an important and personal question. And one we talk about here a great deal.

Over the last few years, people in Canada have become more aware of the difficult aspects of our country’s history with Indigenous people. And, at the same time, they have become more committed to righting the wrongs of the past – and the importance of real Truth and Reconciliation.

In honour of this important day, a gift from you can help more Indigenous students like Farrah Linklater, who received support from Indspire.

Farrah is currently enrolled in her second year of the Juris Doctor - Law program at the University of Saskatchewan. As a descendant of residential school survivors, Farrah plans to pursue a career as a Family Lawyer after completing her studies.

“Growing up I have experienced and seen firsthand the inequalities and injustices my people are experiencing as a result of colonization… These inequalities and injustices sparked my interest in working with youth, communities and the legal system and have given me the desire to make a positive impact within the Indigenous community.”

Support Indspire today with any donation to help more students like Farrah achieve their dream of a post-secondary education.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

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Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconcilia

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day of observance is an opportunity for all Canadians to reflect, listen, and learn about the history and ongoing impacts of the residential school system.

In honour of this important day, I want to tell you about Kayla Gambler, an Indspire supported student currently in her first year at Douglas College in the Youth Justice Diploma Program.

“Due to the intergenerational traumas that stem from colonization, Indian residential schools, sixties scoop etc. my family like many other Indigenous families, has faced adversities. I hope to be a voice, an advocate, a supporter of our Indigenous youth for years to come.”

Reconciliation is an ongoing process deeply rooted in action, nationally as well as individually. I hope you’ll support Indspire today so more Indigenous students can achieve their dream of a post-secondary education.

With your gift of any amount, we can fund even more students like Kayla as they embark on their educational journey.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

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Today, all of us at Indspire are taking the time t

Today, all of us at Indspire are taking the time to commemorate this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Orange Shirt Day – by spending it in reflection with our families and friends. 🧡

We honour the survivors, their families & communities, and those who never made it home.

There are some amazing reconciliation-based initiatives out there across Turtle Island for Truth & Reconciliation Week: videos created by Indigenous storytellers, conversations with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Survivors, and performances by Indigenous artists.

We encourage you to check them out (at the link in our bio) – and to share meaningful discussion about the effects of residential schools and the legacy they have created.

#EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #Reconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation

Energized by challenges and passionate about polic

Energized by challenges and passionate about policy? Want to help shape the future of education for Indigenous people in Canada – while learning from an experienced Indigenous VP? 🤔

If you’re an Indigenous person based in the #GTA with not-for-profit or charitable experience, apply to join us as our Indigenous & Government Relations Assistant! 👏

Apply if you have:

✔️ A college diploma or degree plus a minimum of one year’s experience in a non-profit fundraising department (or similar environment);
✔️ Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in the MS Office Suite;
✔️ The ability to work with sensitive information with complete confidentiality;
✔️ Exceptional organizational & process management skills.

Send your resume to hr@indspire.ca AND register with Miziwe Biik. We can’t wait to meet you!

Learn more at the link in our bio. 🙌

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