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Cherie Dimaline’s book The Marrow Thieves receives the top prize for Indigenous Young Adult Literature
Thousands of copies of the three winning titles of the CODE Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Young Adult Literature will be distributed to youth through this unique literary award’s book purchase and distribution program.
Ottawa, November 2018 —
CODE proudly announced the three shortlisted titles for the 2018 CODE Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Young Adult Literature
CODE proudly announced the three shortlisted titles for the 2018 CODE Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Young Adult Literature during the 2018 Turtle Island Reads launch event at McGill University, Montreal on September 19, 2018 during the on-campus Indigenous Awareness Week.
Announcing the partnership between the NRC and CODE
CODE and the National Reading Campaign (NRC) is pleased to announce that the NRC is the new adjudication partner for the CODE Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Young Adult Literature program.
CODE’s Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Young Adult Literature Now Receiving Submissions
CODE’s Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Young Adult Literature is now accepting submissions for the 2018 competition.
2017 CODE’s Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Young Adult Literature Announced
The 2017 winners of this unique literary award and literacy initiative were announced at the 5th Annual CODE's Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Young Adult Literature Ceremony on Thursday, November 23, 2017.
Shortlist for CODE’s 2017 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Literature Announced
CODE is proud to announce the shortlist for its 5th annual Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Young Adult Lit.
Burt Award Winning Writer Augie Merasty Passes Away at 87
CODE is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Joseph (Augie) Merasty, co-author of The Education of Augie Merasty – A Residential School Memoir – one of last year’s winning titles of CODE’s Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Young Adult Literature.
2016 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Literature Ceremony
Truth, Reconciliation and Hope powerful themes at this year’s Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Literature.
CODE’s 2016 Burt Award for First Nation, Inuit and Métis Literature Winners Announced
A literary award and literacy initiative like no other
Finalists for CODE’s 2016 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Literature Announced
A literary award and literacy initiative like no other
CODE Celebrates National Aboriginal Day with Burt Award Announcement
We're excited to announce that this year, CODE’s 4th Annual Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Literature ceremony will be hosted in collaboration withFirst Na
Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley win 2015 Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit literature
Indigenous authors celebrated before Vancouver audience comprised of hundreds of young people, educators and community leaders.
2015 Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature Winners Announced
Inspiring Indigenous Youth: Winners of the 2015 Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature Announced
CODE Expresses Commitment to the TRC Calls to Action
In the wake of the closing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the publication of its findings, the Board of Directors of CODE and the CODE Foundation and associated staff wish to express their commitment to following the Calls to Action made by the Commission.
Monique Gray Smith Wins 2014 Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature First Prize
The 2014 winners of a unique literary award that provides thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth across Canada with access to culturally-relevant, engaging books every year were announced on September 27th.
CODE Announces 2014 Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature Finalists
Unique initiative spreads the joy of reading to Aboriginal youth with engaging books
In the lead up to International Literacy Day, CODE is proud to announce the 2014 finalists for its Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature.
Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature Featured in First Nations Resource Magazine
First Nations Resource Magazine's Fall 2014 issue featured an article about the first year of the Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature. Consult the issue here
Submissions for the 2nd Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature are now being accepted!
Submissions for the 2nd Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature are now being accepted!
Eligible manuscripts and books published between 1 May 2012 and 30 April 2014 must be submittedby publishers no later than 1 May 2014.
7,500 culturally-relevant books distributed to Aboriginal youth through CODE's Burt Award
Thanks to CODE's Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature, 7,500 copies of three books written by Aboriginal authors have been made available for free to Aboriginal youth across Canada.
Richard Wagamese Wins Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature First Prize
Ottawa, October 2nd, 2013 −The first winners of a unique literary award that will provide thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth across Canada with access to culturally-relevant, engaging books were announced on October 2nd.
Finalists for CODE’s Inaugural Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature Announced
In the lead up to International Literacy Day, CODE is proud to announce the finalists for its inauguralBurt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature.
The shortlisted titles, selected by a jury composed of Canadian writers administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, are (in alphabetical order):
