Esquao Awards 2024

May 10, 2024 | Edmonton, EVENTS, WHAT'S HAPPENING

Photo of the 28th Esquao Awards Gala Front Stage – Photos by Marc Tran

Celebrating the Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Women

On May 3, 2024, the 28th annual Esquao Awards took place, celebrating the incredible contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women across Alberta in the fields of arts, business, culture, community involvement, education, health, human rights and more.

The Edmonton EXPO Centre hosted this year's celebration, welcoming distinguished guests, dignitaries, families, and supporters. The Esquao Award recipients showcased remarkable talent, relentless dedication, and a deep resolve to foster positive transformations in communities across Alberta. The afternoon was brimming with incredible performances, heartfelt speeches, and a warm atmosphere of togetherness. As a prominent platform for amplifying Indigenous women's voices and celebrating their achievements, the 2024 Esquao Awards ceremony underscored the remarkable resilience and capacity for innovation of Alberta’s Indigenous communities. Bird Creatives proudly assisted in producing this incredible event in partnership with the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW).

We encourage everyone to read the stories of all of this year’s recipients. Here are some highlights.

What is the IAAW?

The IAAW is a non-profit organization that recognizes the role, value, and achievements of Indigenous women in society and raises awareness around the challenges facing them. Some of their objectives include fostering services aimed at enhancing the personal growth of Indigenous women, their families, and communities, establishing avenues to combat discrimination faced by Indigenous women, commemorating the resilience and accomplishments of Indigenous women, and much more. 

To learn more about this incredible organization visit their website and social media.

We extend our gratitude to all the sponsors who helped bring this wonderful celebration to life!

Photo of the 28th Esquao Awards sponsors.