James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Awards
James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Awards is an annual provincial award for Indigenous students in Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2019: The program was established by James Bartleman to encourage children to share their stories and poems. Recipients of these prizes are considered heroes within their respective communities.[2]
- October 2026: The awards are presented annually to Indigenous writers aged 18 or younger in junior and senior categories. Recipients of the award receive a $2,500 cash prize for their creative contributions. The 2026 ceremony was held in Toronto to honour the work of young Indigenous authors.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "First Nations teen wins provincial accolade for poem about late cousin", Anishinabek News, 5 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chippewas of Rama citizen presented with honourary degree of Doctor of Laws", Anishinabek News, 3 July 2019 (archived copy; original article).