Nikanus Red Dress Leadership awards open for Indigenous women – The Coast Halifax
Sep 03, 2024
The award goes to four Indigenous women aged 15 to 25 who are leaders in sport, culture or community.
Indigenous women across Atlantic Canada are being asked to share their stories in hopes of earning the Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award.
Founded in 2023 in celebration of the North American Indigenous Games being hosted that year in Nova Scotia, the Nikanus Red Dress award is given to young women, aged 15 to 25, who excel in a leadership role in sports, culture or within their community.
Those interested in the award are asked to tell their story about the role sports and culture have played in their journey so far, and how it has helped them better understand themselves and their community. This submission can be completed in the form of a 500-word essay, a video or photography. Applications can also contain creative expressions, such as art and dance.
