The Annual Okimaw awards are handed out to local Indigenous men for their contributions in a number of different areas including community service, mentorship, music and art, politics, academics, law enforcement and health.
The 2024 recipients include;
Dennis Paul – Human Rights & Advocacy
Paul Courtoreille – Service and Public Safety
Justice Twin – Youth Leadership
Reggie Gladue – Knowledge Seeker
Mark McKennitt – Cultural Revitalization
Rodney McLeod – Jimmy Herman Creative Arts
Trent Agecoutay – Shane Yellowbird Music Award
Harlee Courtepatte – Business Award
Richard Jenkins – Health and Medicine
Manny Meneen – Father Figure
Tyson Martell – Mike Gladue Wounded Warrior Award
Alex Janvier – Lifetime Journey
The 2024 Okimaw Awards are scheduled for November 16 in Edmonton.
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