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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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Calling all post-secondary students: want to get g

Calling all post-secondary students: want to get great part-time job experience while giving back to your community? The #ImpactCOVID: Road to Recovery program is here for YOU!

This project will feature opportunities for part-time work: 24 hours per week, paying $18/hour, from November 2nd, 2020 – March 31st, 2021. It’s delivered by the Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity (@ccyp_ccpj) in partnership with Opportunity for All Youth (@forallyouth), YWCA Canada (@ywcacanada), Frayme (@Frayme_Cadre), and Vibrant Healthcare Alliance (@vibrant_healthcare_alliance) – so while CCYP is the central employer, you’ll be applying to whichever of these agencies best matches your area of interest, studies, or co-op needs.

If you are:

- A student in a post-secondary institution who can confirm your enrolment with official documentation;
- Between the ages of 15 and 29;
- Interested in working with other young people to create change;

Then sign up at the link in our bio today and get ready to make a difference!

To learn more about this program, visit the link in our bio.

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We have some exciting news! Indspire, in associati

We have some exciting news! Indspire, in association with Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada (BBBSC), is pleased to announce the establishment of a very special partnership rooted in the power of mentorship. Our Rivers to Success (R2S) mentorship program is teaming up with BBBSC (@bbbsc) to bring innovative new mentoring supports to young people and their mentors across the country.

Sponsored by TD, The Barry + Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust, and the Slaight Family Foundation, the R2S program features a ground-breaking blend of free online Indigenous mentorship and cultural resources for Indigenous high school and post-secondary students to support them at different phases of their education. And with its longstanding tradition of enabling life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people, BBBSC is a natural partner for R2S on this mentorship journey. Future plans for the partnership include innovative webinars, online events, and the production of joint resources to benefit mentors and mentees in both organizations.

The Indspire team is very excited to be embarking on this journey with BBBSC!

#INDIGENOUS #mentorshipmatters

Elisha Tweidt sees a bright future ahead – both

Elisha Tweidt sees a bright future ahead – both for her and for the communities she’s eagerly looking forward to helping! She’s one of the many students pursuing healthcare studies whom Indspire and its partners are proud to support through our Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards program.

Elisha is in her second year of the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Gabriel Dumont Institute in Prince Albert, SK. After she’s finished her program, this Métis student plans to gain work experience in her community and then embark on further study to ultimately become a surgical nurse. She says: “This support has allowed me to focus on the most valuable aspects of my education…I only hope that one day I can send prosperity to another student as you have done for me.”

Learn more about Elisha and her inspiring story at the link in our bio!

#BBF #IndigenousYouth #IndigenousStudents #StudentSuccess

We can’t quite believe it, but there’s only ON

We can’t quite believe it, but there’s only ONE MONTH TO GO until our National Gathering for Indigenous Education @ Home! And it’s not too late to sign up! Join educators from across the country to access all the innovative content you’ve come to expect from us – delivered virtually this year from Nov 25-27.

Featuring a keynote address by award-winning author and journalist Tanya Talaga, the Gathering will include thought-provoking workshops and lots of opportunities to network with other educators. (There’ll even be a virtual tradeshow!) We’ll also be celebrating the 2020 Guiding the Journey Award recipients: Indigenous educators who are changing the lives of their students both inside and outside their classrooms.

We can’t wait to see you there! Learn more and register at the link in our bio.

#IndigenousExcellence #INDIGENOUS #IndigenousEducation

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