Canadian Aboriginal Writing & Arts Challenge

The Historica-Dominion Institute invites youth (ages 14 to 29) of Aboriginal descent (Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis) to create a short piece of writing or two-dimensional piece of art for a chance to win up to a $2,000 and a trip to a major Canadian city to be honoured at the Awards Reception & Exhibition. Group entries are eligible for additional prizes! Submissions are assessed by a group of esteemed Aboriginal authors and artists, including Joseph Boyden, Drew Hayden Taylor, Maxine Noel and Kent Monkman. Showcase your creativity and explore your heritage!  For more information or to register for the Challenge, please visit www.our-story.ca The deadline is March 31, 2013. The Historica-Dominion Institute's mandate is to build active and informed citizens through a greater knowledge and appreciation of the history, heritage and stories of Canada.