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Submissions Portal For The Third Annual Henry Armstrong Award Open Now! |
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Today, MDM Recordings Inc. is thrilled to announce the third annual Henry Armstrong Award, a bursary and mentorship program created to develop, elevate, and support the diverse talents in the Canadian Indigenous music community. The Henry Armstrong Award (HAA) is open to all Indigenous musical artists across Canada (excluding residents of QC due to restrictions) and to all genres of music, with submissions opening March 19th and closing April 26th. Following the application window, a juried selection process will begin via a committee of Canadian music industry professionals, with the winner receiving a $10,000 bursary along with a tailored mentorship program of professional development services, announced on National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. The second Henry Armstrong Award winner Kaeley Jade shared this about her experience, “the Henry Armstrong Award has been an integral part of my career development this year. As I prepare to record my next project, participating in the HAA’s tailored mentorship program has been invaluable—it has allowed me the opportunity to get extremely specific with my questions while developing relationships with folks working in many different facets of the music industry.” Named for MDM Recordings Inc. president and founder Mike Denney’s grandfather Lloyd Henry and mother Gloria Denney (née Armstrong), both fellow Six Nations Lower Mohawk, The Henry Armstrong Award aims to provide unique opportunities for growth and development to the selected recipient, backed by a committee united with the goal of promoting inclusivity, equity, and equality in the Canadian Indigenous Music space and beyond. The HAA icon was conceptualized and designed by Leticia Spence from Pimicikamak and Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Spence is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Treaty One territory. For more information and eligibility requirements for the Henry Armstrong Award, please visit http://henryarmstrongaward.ca/. |
