Arctic Inspiration Prize ceremony, Tapiriit gala, set for May 13 in Ottawa
Nominations for annual awards close Feb. 24
The Beatrice Deer Band performs at last year’s Tapiriit, an annual event celebrating cuisine from Inuit Nunangat, hosted by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. (File photo by Kierstin Williams)
There are two high-profile Arctic-focused events planned for Ottawa on May 13.
The Arctic Inspiration Prize award ceremony is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. that day at Rogers Centre Ottawa, while Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s Tapiriit, an annual social event hosted by the national organization representing Inuit in Canada, will be held starting at 6 p.m. at the National Arts Centre.
The gala features Inuit country food from the four regions of Inuit Nunangat and musical performances throughout the night.
Nominations for the Arctic Inspiration Prize awards close Feb. 24.
It includes a million-dollar prize, up to four prizes of up to $500,000 each, and up to seven youth prizes of up to $100,000 each.
for nominations, what are the rules? can any Joe nominate any Jane? Do the have to indigenous by some criteria?
Arctic inspiration?
Are tickets available for corporate crowd only or can an Homeless Inuk in Ottawa attend to eat.