Indspire Awards: Celebrating Indigenous Achievement
Watch the 2024 Indspire Awards on YouTube
The Indspire Awards represents the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people. After 31 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.
Meet the 2024 recipients!
Adam Gauthier
Youth Recipient
Braden Kadlun
Youth Recipient
Dr. Jayelle Friesen-Enns
Youth Recipient
Eden Robinson
Arts
Victoria LaBillois
Business & Commerce
Edna Manitowabi
Culture, Heritage & Spirituality
Kanonhsyonne Jan Hill
Education
Lea Bill
Health
Ronald Eric Ignace
Language
Michelle O’Bonsawin
Law & Justice
Jocelyn Formsma
Public Service
Thomas V. Hill
Lifetime Achievement
To learn more about this year’s recipients, visit our Laureates page.
Watch the 2023 Indspire Awards
The 2023 Indspire Awards honours twelve (12) First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals who exemplify Indigenous excellence and whose stories inspire, uplift, and educate Canadians about the tremendous contributions Indigenous people make to our country.
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 2024 Indspire Awards program here.
Thank you to our 2024 supporters!
Lead Partner
Major Sponsors
Youth Laureate Sponsor
Founding Partner & Official Airline
Dinner Sponsor
Laureate Reception Sponsor
Pre-Dinner Reception Sponsor
Host City Sponsor
Participating Sponsors
Culinary Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
In-Kind Media Sponsor
Crystal Table Sponsors
Platinum Table Sponsors
Aecon
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
Bell
Bird Construction
Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association
Certarus Ltd.
Civeo Canada LP
Fort McKay First Nation
Gibson Energy
Gowling WLG
Indigenous Bar Association
Kindred Works
Mazda Canada Inc.
Métis Nation of Ontario
Nahwegahbow Corbiere
National Association of Friendship Centres
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
Parkland Corporation
PCL Construction
Rideau Hall Foundation
Rupertsland Institute
Russel Metals Inc.
Tourmaline
Universities Canada
Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
People Corporation/WP Pensions + Benefits
