A summer zine artwork contest for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children and youth aged 5 through 18
The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) is holding a summer zine artwork contest until July 28, 2025, for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children and youth aged 5 through 18. This is a chance for Indigenous children and youth to creatively express what health and wellness means to them. The zine will be called Expressions of our health: Perspectives of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children and youth, and will be available on the NCCIH website and in print.
What is a zine?
A zine is like a mini magazine that can be created by anyone. It is a fun, creative way to share ideas, stories, and art, whether in print or digitally.
What kind of art is accepted?
Any original work that could be translated to a print format. This could include drawings, cartoons, short stories under 300 words, poems, paintings, collage, or photos (including photos of crafts, beadwork, carvings etc.) related to what health and wellness means to Indigenous children and youth.
Please note, submissions must be received by 6 pm PST on July 28, 2025, without exception.
What are the prizes?
All eligible submissions will receive:
- A printed copy of the zine featuring their artwork mailed to the address provided, once it has been published.
- Each eligible artist will be entered once in a draw for a chance to win 1 of 6 Apple iPad Air (256 GB) with 18 months of AppleCare+ and a protective OtterBox case.
- Each prize is valued at approximately $1100, and insured shipping is included in the prize.
How and when will prizes be drawn?
Prizes will be drawn at 12 pm PST on August 8, 2025.
Every child or youth who sends in an eligible submission will have their name included on a list. This list will be entered into software that randomizes the entries and draws the prizes. All winners will be contacted by phone and email by August 15, 2025. Prizes will be sent to the artist’s mailing address by registered mail or courier.
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For more information
Birchbark Collaborative Inc., an Indigenous-led consulting firm based in Winnipeg, is supporting the NCCIH with this project. Please reach out to kim@birchbarkcollaborative.ca with questions, or to enter submissions.