Annually, to encourage First Nation children to write in their First Nations’ languages, the SICC launched an annual Short Story Writing Contest in 2011. This contest promotes First Nations' language development, revitalization and retention and is open for students from grades K to 12.

Entries may be either a written in a First Nations language with an English translation and have a First Nations cultural theme. Entries will be reviewed and judged by a committee and will select the winning short story based on creativity and originality. Additionally, the student must provide illustrations to accompany their story. The winning short story and illustration will then be turned into a book and SICC will ensure that the books are written in the correct SRO.

The 2020 winners will be announced over the noon hour on the first day at the 2020 SICC First Nations Language Keepers Gathering on November 17, 2020 and the first place winner will be invited to attend the gathering where they will launch their book.

2020 Important Dates (Subject to Change):

January 15 - Call for Applications
June 15 - Deadline for Applications
July 15 - Winners Notified
November 17 & 18 - SICC First Nations Language Keepers Gathering

Click here to download the full 2020 Short Story Writing Contest Package.

SICC Contact:

Melody Wood
Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre
305-2555 Grasswood Road East
Saskatoon SK S7T 0K1
Phone: 306-244-1146
Fax: 306-665-6520
Email: melody.wood@sicc.sk.ca