Debwewin Citation
Debwewin Citation is an award recognizing excellence in storytelling.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2013: The award was first presented in 2002 to recognize storytellers and journalists who provide fair and balanced coverage of First Nations stories. The name of the award is an eastern Ojibwe word meaning truth or speaking from the heart. The 2013 award was scheduled to be presented at the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity Evening of Excellence Awards in Sudbury on August 21.[2]
- July 2014: The award recognizes reporting by First Nations and other writers. The name of the award reflects the Ojibwe word for truth, which literally means to speak from the heart. A selection committee appointed by the Union of Ontario Indians communications unit solicits nominations for the honour.[3]
- August 2014: The award was established to recognize First Nations and other writers who provide coverage of Indigenous issues. The name of the award reflects the Ojibwe word for truth, which literally means to speak from the heart. The first recipient of this honour was Peter Edwards in 2002 for his work regarding the death of Dudley George.[4]
- March 2019: The award was established to recognize and encourage excellence in storytelling about First Nations across Anishinabek Nation territory. The name of the award is derived from the Anishinaabemowin word for truth, meaning to speak from the heart. Recipients of the award include Jody Porter, Waubgeshig Rice, and Peter Edwards.[5]
- March 2022: The award name reflects the Anishinaabemowin word for "truth", literally meaning "to speak from the heart". It was first presented in 2002 to Peter Edwards for his work regarding the death of Dudley George. Recipients of the honour include Jody Porter, Waubgeshig Rice, and Basil Johnston.[6]
- May 2022: The award was created in 2002 by Maurice Switzer to encourage excellence in journalism and storytelling about First Nations. The name of the award is derived from the Anishinaabemowin word for truth, meaning to speak from the heart. Past recipients include Jody Porter, Waubgeshig Rice, and Basil Johnston.[7]
- July 2022: The award was launched in 2002 by the Anishinabek Nation to honour excellence in storytelling about Indigenous issues. Jody Porter received an honourable mention for the award in 2005 and was the full recipient in 2013.[8]
- August 2022: The award name is derived from the Anishinaabemowin word for truth, meaning to speak from the heart. The 2021 citation was awarded to Catherine Murton Stoehr and the 2022 honour was given to Maurice Switzer.[9]
- June 2023: The award name reflects the Anishinaabemowin word for "truth", which literally means "to speak from the heart". It was first presented in 2002 to Peter Edwards for his work related to the death of Dudley George. Recipients include journalists and others who use storytelling to create awareness about First Nations people across Anishinabek Nation territory.[10]
- June 2024: The award was established to encourage excellence in reporting about First Nations issues and its name means to speak from the heart in Anishinaabemowin. It was first presented in 2002 to Peter Edwards for his work related to the death of Dudley George at the former Ipperwash Provincial Park. The 2024 recipient of the honour is Thunder Bay journalist Rick Garrick.[11]
- June 2025: The award was established to recognize First Nation and other writers who speak the truth from the heart. It was first presented in 2002 to Peter Edwards for his work regarding the death of Dudley George. Recipients of the citation include Rick Garrick, Jody Porter, and Waubgeshig Rice.[12]
- May 2026: The award was first presented in 2002 to recognize storytelling that creates awareness about First Nations people. Its name reflects the Anishinaabemowin words for truth and means to speak from the heart. As of May 2026, the citation has been presented 16 times.[13]
- August 2026: The 2026 citation was presented to Sara Cornthwaite during the Evening of Excellence. The award honours individuals who help preserve and share Anishinaabe history and traditional knowledge.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "2026 Evening of Excellence held in Chippewas of Rama First Nation", Anishinabek News, 31 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Jody Porter receives Debwewin Citation for journalism excellence", Anishinabek News, 25 July 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Waub Rice to receive storytelling honour", Anishinabek News, 15 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Debwewin Citations awarded to Anishinabek storytellers", Anishinabek News, 22 August 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rez 91 journalists to receive Debwewin Citation in storytelling", Anishinabek News, 27 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Debwewin Citation recipient displayed excellence in journalism during Robinson-Huron Annuities trial", Anishinabek News, 7 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation honours creator of the Debwewin Citations", Anishinabek News, 11 May 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Jody Porter practised compassionate journalism", Anishinabek News, 26 July 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Evening of Excellence recognizes community commitment", Anishinabek News, 26 August 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Debwewin Citation recipient shows the heart of Anishinaabe through his lens", Anishinabek News, 20 June 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rick Garrick Debwewin Citation recipient for excellence in journalism", Anishinabek News, 25 June 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sportswriter recipient of the 2025 Debwewin Citation", Anishinabek News, 16 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Cinematographer to receive 2026 Debwewin Citation", Anishinabek News, 29 May 2026 (archived copy; original article).