“This year’s deadline is March 31, 2015. The contest is open to Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis) between the ages of 11-29.
Create a writing or art piece that explores a moment or theme in Aboriginal history or culture.
A 200-400 word Artist’s or Author’s Statement that explains how your piece reflects or interprets the moment or theme you selected must accompany your entry into the Aboriginal Arts & Stories competition.
You may enter online with your desktop computer, or by e-mail, mail or fax.”
Visit www.our-story.ca for more information.
Posted with permission from Alicia Dotiwalla, Historica Canada
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It’s amazing the accomplishments we as first nations people can endure . The prosperity of imagination , creativity and opportunity that has been forthcoming for our youth and generations of the future . Our fight to be heard and our belief too be seen is in your stories , I know all who enter this competition put their all into something whimsical, educational and entertaining …nobody needs luck, all we need is someone who believes in us . May the creators blessing be upon you !