Indspire Awards

1. 1st National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

Air Date: 1994-03-03

The Canadian Native Arts Association presents the 1st National Aboriginal Achievement Awards from the Opera at Ottawa's National Arts Centre. The ceremonies are hosted by Tom Jackson with Buffy Sainte-Marie, Susan Aglukark, the singing duo Kashtin, guitarist Don Ross, singer Jani Lauzon, Gaetan Gingras and Christine O'Leary.

1. 2nd National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

Air Date: 1995-04-06

The Canadian Native Arts Association presents the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards from the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia. The ceremonies are hosted by actor/singer Tom Jackson with Buffy Sainte-Marie, Shania Twain, Susan Aglukark, Don Ross, Fara Palmer, Sylvie Bernard, Willie Dunn and Shingoose.

1. 3rd National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

Air Date: 1996-04-14

The Canadian Native Arts Association presents the 3rd National Aboriginal Achievement Awards from the Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg hosted by Tom Jackson and Tina Keeper with musical performances by Murray Porter, Buffy Sainte Marie and Tudjaat.

1. 4th National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

Air Date: 1997-02-19

The Canadian Native Arts Association presents the 4th annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards from the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary, Alberta. The ceremony is hosted by singer/actor Tom Jackson and features presenters Tina Keeper, Tantoo Cardinal, Gordon Tootoosis, John Kim Bell, A.L. Flood and his Excellency Romeo Leblanc. Performers include Susan Aglukark, Rebecca Miller, Fara Palmer, Alvin Mantitoppyes, Alejandro Ronceria, the Nagual Dance Theatre and dancers Tamara Podemski and Christine O'Leary.

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1. 7th National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

Air Date: 2000-04-11

The Canadian Native Arts Association presents the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards from the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia starring Susan Aglukark, Chad Irschick, 5th Generation, Marion Newman and Tara-Louise Montour.

1. 8th National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

Air Date: 2001-04-10

The Canadian Native Arts Association presents the 2001 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards, held at the Northern Alberta Jubille Auditorium in Edmonton and co-hosted by hockey player Ted Nolan and Pan Am Gold Medalist Waneek Horn-Miller. Other performers include Tina Keeper, Lorrie Church Sandi Croft, Nathaniel Arcand, Jessica Arcand, Krystle Pederson, Fara Palmer, Marion Newman, Carey Newman and Melody Mercredi.

1. 9th National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

Air Date: 2002-04-16

Comedian Don Burnstick hosts the 2002 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards. The show was taped at the Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg, The line-up includes Tamara Podemski, coloratura soprano Minda Fortier, B.C. blues performer, George Leach performs Young Enough. Also a performance by Fortier and baritone Carey Newman. The 2002 National Aboriginal Achievement Award recipients are a valiant group of men and women. The video vignettes will feature the stories of these brave men and women who have touched the lives of many and left a legacy of extraordinary lives lived.

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1. 15th National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

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1. 16th National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

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1. 18th National Aboriginal Achievement Awards

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1. 19th Indspire Awards

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1. 20th Indspire Awards

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1. 21st Indspire Awards

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1. 23rd Indspire Awards

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1. 2018 Indspire Awards

Air Date: 2018-06-24

This March, the Indspire Awards, an event honouring Indigenous success and achievement, celebrated its 25th anniversary in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

1. 2019 Indspire Awards

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This February, the Indspire Awards, an event honouring Indigenous success and achievement, celebrated its 26th anniversary in Calgary, Alberta.

1. 2020 Indspire Awards

Air Date: 2020-06-21

In early March 2020, the Indspire Awards were held in Ottawa, Ontario. It was one of the last public events before the pandemic shut the country down, placing group celebrations and events on hold. Revisit this beautiful night, honouring some of the brightest lights from Indigenous communities across Canada.

1. 2021 Indspire Awards

Air Date: 2021-06-22

The new format, executive produced by Jennifer Podemski, focuses heavily on the story of each recipient, pushing the boundaries of what is possible for celebratory events during unconventional times.

1. Indspire Awards 2022

Air Date: 2022-06-19

After 29 years, the Indspire Awards have honoured 396 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement. Their stories are shared in a nationally broadcast celebration that showcases the diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

1. Indspire Awards 2023

Air Date: 2023-06-18

The Indspire Awards reach a significant milestone this year: 2023 marks 30 years of honouring First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who demonstrate incredible accomplishment across Turtle Island and beyond. Their stories are shared in a nationally broadcast celebration that showcases the diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

1. Indspire Awards 2024

Air Date: 2024-06-21

The 2024 Indspire Awards blends live-action and animation. Focusing on each recipient's story, the awards broadcast will simultaneously celebrate tradition and Indigenous excellence through a cinematic journey narrated by an elder.

1. Indspire Awards 2025

Air Date: 2025-06-21

Through heartfelt animation and powerful live-action stories, Indspire 2025: Vision and Visionaries follows a young girl's magical journey exploring the achievements of 12 extraordinary people.