The 2025 Indspire Awards celebrate the extraordinary achievements of 12 Indigenous leaders in Canada
Tune in to CBC and CBC Gem on Saturday, June 21, to watch the Indspire Awards, an annual awards ceremony honouring Indigenous excellence.
What are the Indspire Awards?
Over 31 years, the Indspire Awards have honoured more than 400 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement in their communities and across the country in a variety of fields, including: the arts; business and commerce; culture, heritage and spirituality; education; health; language; law and justice; public service; and lifetime achievement. Three Youth Award winners are also honoured for their accomplishments, serving as role models to other First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth.
Their stories are shared in the Indspire Awards, a nationally broadcast celebration that showcases the diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Through stunning animation and powerful live-action storytelling, the 2025 Indspire Awards will celebrate the enduring strength, culture, and potential of Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Who are the recipients in 2025?
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Youth Recipient
Tréchelle Bunn, Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, MB -
Youth Recipient
Arsaniq Deer, Quaqtaq, QC -
Youth Recipient
Madelaine McCracken, Otipemisiwak Métis Government, AB -
Arts
Michelle Good, Red Pheasant Cree Nation, SK -
Business & Commerce
Colby Delorme, Métis Nation of Alberta, AB -
Culture, Heritage & Spirituality
Brian MacDonald, Onion Lake Cree Nation, SK -
Education
Edith Loring-Kuhanga, Gitwangak Band, BC -
Health
Dr. Shannon McDonald, Manitoba Métis Federation, MB -
Public Service
Diane Redsky, Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, ON -
Sports
Ivy Richardson, Gusgimukw and Nuxalk Nations, BC -
Law & Justice
Bertha Rabesca Zoe, Tłı̨chǫ Nation, NT -
Lifetime Achievement
Harvey McCue (Waubageshig), Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, ON
Find out more about this year's recipients.
Indspire is an Indigenous national charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. Learn more about Indspire.
Where can I watch the Indspire Awards?
The Indspire Awards will be broadcast on Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m. (8:30 NFLD) on CBC and CBC Gem.
CBC Gem is available for free as an App for iOS, tvOS, Fire TV, Android TV, Android phones and tablets, LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Roku, and Xbox One/S/X. Gem is also accessible online via your browser, at gem.cbc.ca.
