WINNIPEG – APTN is gearing up for its fourth annual National Aboriginal Day flag contest, designed to provide opportunities for young people to share their vision and pride in Aboriginal culture and heritage.
Open to young people between 12 -17 years of age, the network is encouraging contestants to design a flag that shows the richness and diversity of all of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples, and which illustrates what National Aboriginal Day means to them personally.
The winner and a parent/guardian will be flown to Winnipeg to receive their prize, join in APTN’s National Aboriginal Day celebrations, and see their flag fly on top of APTN’s headquarters in downtown Winnipeg. They will also receive a $500 cash prize, and the winner’s school will receive $750 towards the purchase of learning materials.
The contest opens April 1st, and all entries must be received by May 14, 2010. The flag contest is part of APTN’s 2010 National Aboriginal Day celebrations, scheduled for June 20, which will also include live performances by some of Canada’s top Aboriginal artists.
