The Honourable James K. Bartleman served as Ontario’s 27th Lieutenant Governor from 2002 to 2007. As a member of the Mnjikaning First Nation he was the first Aboriginal Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Mr. Bartleman is an avid reader and author of four bestselling books.
During his term in office he founded and implemented four Aboriginal Youth Literacy Initiatives:
The James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award has been set up as a legacy to Mr. Bartleman’s far reaching vision and efforts. The program provides Aboriginal youth with an opportunity to showcase their writing abilities.
To commemorate the Honourable James K. Bartleman’s term as Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, the Government of Ontario has created the James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award.
Each year, the program will recognize up to six (6) Aboriginal students for their creative writing talent. Creative pieces may include, but are not limited to short stories, poems, essays, plays, or songs and must be original work created by the student.
The award will have three (3) categories: fly–in community, on–reserve and off–reserve. For each category, there will be an “up to 12 years of age” and “13 to 18 years of age” recipient.
Each recipient will receive a certificate and a cash award of $2,500.
An independent Selection Committee will review the submissions and select the award recipients.
The awards will be presented at a ceremony in the Legislative Building in Toronto. Award recipients will be notified by telephone before the awards ceremony. All other candidates will be notified of the outcome by mail.
Completed submissions must be received no later than May 31 of each year.
PLEASE NOTE: All materials must be submitted unbound (no staples), single sided and in 8.5" x 11" (letter size) format. Fax copies will not be accepted.
Send completed submission forms and materials to: Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration 400 University Avenue, 4th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2R9
For more information, contact the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat at Telephone: 416 314–7526 or visit our website at http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/honours
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First Name Last Name Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd)
Address City/Town Province Postal Code Telephone (if available) E–mail (if available) I live in: Fly–in community On–reserve Off–reserve
Address City/Town Province Postal Code Telephone (if available) E–mail (if available)
School Name School Address City/Town Province Postal Code
I verify that is a student at Name of School Representative Position Telephone E–mail (if available) Signature of School Representative Date
In accordance with subsection 39(2) of the Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise you that the personal information collected on this form will be used only for the proper administration of the James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award. This includes determining the candidate’s eligibility and providing information to selection committee members for review and recommendation. The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture Act, R.S.O. 1990. For further information, please contact the Manager, Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat, 416 314-6608. For service in French, please call 416 314-7529 or 416 212-3196.
I have read the "Who is Eligible" criteria and confirm that I (my child) meet(s) those requirements. a) For students under 18 years of age: signature of parent (or legal guardian) Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian* Date b) For students who have reached 18 years of age: signature of student Signature of Student Date *persons having lawful custody of the student
Send completed submission forms and materials by May 31 to: Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration 400 University Avenue, 4th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2R9
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