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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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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

Dawn Madahbee Leach

Business and Commerce - 2020

Alana Robert

Youth Recipient - 2020

Alicia Aragutak

Youth Recipient - 2020

Ta’kaiya Blaney

Youth Recipient - 2020

James Lavallée

Youth Recipient - 2019

Kelly Fraser

Youth Recipient - 2019

Billy-Ray Belcourt

Youth Recipient - 2019

Brigette Lacquette

Sports - 2019

Peter Dinsdale

Public Service - 2019

Atuat Akittirq

Lifetime Achievement - 2019

Dianne Corbiere

Law and Justice - 2019

Dr. Marlyn Cook

Health - 2019

Dr. Vianne Timmons

Education - 2019

Jijuu Mary Snowshoe

Culture, Heritage, and Spirituality - 2019

Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson

Business and Commerce - 2019

Barbara Todd Hager

Arts - 2019

Dr. Gloria Cranmer Webster

Lifetime Achievement - 2018

Paul Chartrand

Law and Justice - 2018

Dr. Donna May Kimmaliardjuk

Youth Recipient - 2018

Dr. Evelyn Voyageur

Health - 2018

Theland Kicknosway

Culture, Heritage, and Spirituality - 2018

Nicole Bourque-Bouchier

Business and Commerce - 2018

Tracie Léost

Youth Recipient - 2018

Ashley Callingbull

Youth Recipient - 2018

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We have wonderful news to start the week! Indspire

We have wonderful news to start the week! Indspire is thrilled to announce a significant partnership with the University of Alberta (@ualberta) that will enable 36 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students to achieve their highest potential. Thanks to support from the Government of Canada, Indspire has matched a generous $500,000 gift from CIBC (@cibc) which will, along with other commitments to create awards for Indigenous students at the U of A, add up to $2.9 million dollars in support for Indigenous students like Carmen Poitras, who dreamed of being a teacher – but, with a young family and two jobs, had challenges in making that dream a reality.

Thanks to the U of A’s Aboriginal Teacher Education program, which allows students to earn an education degree while remaining in their communities, she is now making her dream a reality: “In the past, education was forced on Indigenous Peoples as a way to assimilate them. Today, we can use education as an empowerment tool, one teacher at a time.” Bill Flanagan, president and vice-chancellor of the U of A, agrees: “Indspire and CIBC’s generous gifts to the University of Alberta will help to change lives,” said Bill Flanagan, president and vice-chancellor of the U of A, in announcing the partnership. “Because of their commitment to Indigenous students, 36 future leaders will receive the support they need to see their studies through to graduation. This is an important investment in a vision we all share — an equitable society in which Indigenous voices are heard at every level.”

Learn more at the link in our bio!

#IndigenousEducation #INDIGENOUS

We hope that you’re all having a wonderful weeke

We hope that you’re all having a wonderful weekend – and we’d like to remind you that today is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples worldwide. Today marks the day of the first meeting, in 1982, of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission of the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.

As you enjoy this summer Sunday, don’t forget to take some time to celebrate the achievements of Indigenous peoples all over the world, especially during these challenging times. Learn more about this event at the link in our bio!

#INDIGENOUS #IndigenousRights #WorldIndigenousDay

Zachary Mandamin isn’t letting COVID derail his

Zachary Mandamin isn’t letting COVID derail his dreams of a brighter future – not only for himself, but also for the environment. This Anishinaabe student from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory will be starting his 2nd year of an Honours degree in Environmental Studies at York University, specializing in environmental management and with a certificate in sustainable energy. Supported by the province of Ontario through Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures: Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards program, he plans to pursue graduate studies in Simon Fraser University’s Master of Resource and Environmental Management program.

Ultimately, Zachary would like to work for the Anishinabek Nation, focusing his newfound knowledge on Indigenous-related environmental issues in Canada. He says, “This bursary will help me manage and attain my savings goals for the upcoming school year. Because of you, I will be able to pay my current bills, save for food, and find a place without worrying about first and last month’s rent payment when the time comes for me to move back to the city.”

Learn more about Zachary and his story at the link in our bio!

#BBF #IndigenousSuccess #InThisTogether #IndigenousStudents #StudentSuccess

We’re looking for a new teammate here on the Ind

We’re looking for a new teammate here on the Indspire Communications & Marketing team! If you are:

- Passionate about building and executing clever, engaging social media strategies;
- Practiced at executing online events and digital outreach across platforms;
- Very familiar with monitoring social media data/metrics, trends, innovations and issues in online marketing;

And you have:

- A bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, public relations, media, communications, or equivalent experience;
- Progressive experience, with a minimum of 5 years or more in a similar role;
- In-depth knowledge of SEO and Adwords programs, with strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and working knowledge of HTML;

Then we’d love to meet you – and have you on our team! Apply on our website before Friday August 14 and join us! (link in bio)

#Jobs #Hiring #Marketing #JobsHiring

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