The Periodical Marketers of Canada Indigenous Literature Awards, also known as the First Nation Communities Read Awards, is an annual Canadian literary award presented to Indigenous Canadian writers.

First Nation Communities Read was established in 2003 to help bring awareness to and support First Nation, Métis, and Inuit authors, publishers, and illustrators.[1][2] In 2012, Periodical Markers of Canada signed on and has since provided winners with a $5,000 prize.[1][3]

First Nation Communities Read receives support from the Government of Canada, the Ontario Library Service, publishers, librarians, and the general public.[4]

Recipients

PMC Indigenous Literature Awards winners and finalists
YearCategoryAuthorTitleResultRef.
2003-2004Tomson Highway with Brian Deines (illus.)Dragonfly KitesWinner[2]
2004-2005Andrea SpaldingSolomon’s TreeWinner[2]
2005-2006Jan Bourdeau WabooseSky SistersWinner[2]
2006-2007Larry LoyieAs Long as the Rivers FlowWinner[2]
2007-2008No Award Presented[2]
2008-2009Leo YerxaAncient ThunderWinner[2]
2009-2010Sylvia OlsenWhich Way Should I Go?Winner[2]
2010-2011David Bouchard-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-FentonLong Powwow NightsWinner[2]
2011-2012Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton with Liz Amini-Holmes (illus.)Fatty LegsWinner[2][5]
2012-2013Janet WilsonShannen and the Dream for a SchoolWinner[2]
2013-2014Richard WagameseIndian HorseWinner[2][6]
Drew Hayden TaylorMotorcycles and SweetgrassShortlist[7]
Dawn DumontNobody Cries at Bingo
Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton with Liz Amini-Holmes (illus.)A Stranger at Home: A True Story
David Alexander Robertson with Scott B. Henderson (illus.)Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story
2014-2015Children'sJulie FlettWildberries / Pakwa che MenisuWinner[2][8]
Roy Henry VickersRaven Brings the LightShortlist[9][10]
Rene Andre MeshakeMoccasin Creek
Victor LethbridgeLittle Chief and the Gifts of the Morning Star
Leah DorionThe Diamond Willow Walking Stick
2015-2016Darrell DennisPeace Pipe Dreams: The Truth about Lies about IndiansWinner[5][11]
Edmund Metatawabin and Alexandra ShimoUp Ghost RiverShortlist[12]
Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Leatherdale (Eds.)Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices
Dawn DumontRose’s Run
Jordin TootooAll the Way: My Life on Ice
2016-2017Children'sJennifer Harrington with Michael Arnott (illus.)Spirit BearWinner
Celina KallukSweetest KuluShortlist[13]
Danielle DanielSometimes I Feel Like a Fox
Alan SyliboyThe Thundermaker
Sandy Tharp-TheeThe Apple Tree
2017-2018Carol Rose DanielsBearskin DiaryWinner[14][15]
2018-2019Children'sJoanne RobertsonThe Water WalkerWinner[14]
David RobertsonWhen We Were AloneShortlist[16]
Monique Gray SmithMy Heart Fills with Happiness
Sherri MaretThe Cloud Artist
Deborah Kigjugalik WebsterAkilak's Adventure
Young Adult/AdultTanya TalagaSeven Fallen FeathersWinner[14]
2019-2020Children'sCindy BlackstockSpirit Bear: Fishing for Knowledge, Catching DreamsWinner[14]
Theresa Meuse-DallienThe GatheringShortlist[17]
Dallas HuntAwâsis and the World-Famous Bannock
Jeannette C. ArmstrongNeekna and Chemai
Roselynn AkulukjukPutuguq & Kublu and the Qalupalik!
Young Adult/AdultMonique Gray SmithTilly and the Crazy EightsWinner[5][14]
2020-2021Children'sClayton GauthierThe Bear’s MedicineWinner[14][18]
Rebecca Thomas and Pauline YoungI'm Finding My TalkShortlist[19]
Ida Tremblay and Miriam KörnerWhen We Had Sled Dogs
Nancy Cooper, Heather Charles, Myrtle Jamieson, and Milena VujanovicE Meshkwadooniged Mitig /The Trading Tree
Sylvia Olsen, Odelia Smith and Sheena LottNeekah's Knitting Needles
Young Adult/AdultDrew Hayden TaylorChasing Painted HorsesWinner[5][14]
Alicia ElliottA Mind Spread Out on the Ground
Brianna JonnieIf I Go Missing
Helen KnottIn My Own Moccasins
Karen McBrideCrow Winter
2021-2022Children'sBridget GeorgeIt’s a Mitig!Winner[20][21]
Serapio IttusardjuatHow I Survived: Four Nights on the IceShortlist[1]
Mary Qamaniq-Mason and Kevin Qamaniq-MasonI Am Loved
Suzie Napayok-ShortKits, Cubs, and Calves: An Arctic Summer
Robert Budd with Roy Henry Vickers (illus.)Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak
Charlene Bearhead and Wilson BearheadSiha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair
Rebecca ThomasSwift Fox All Along
Monique Gray Smith with Nicole Neidhardt (illus.)When We Are Kind[1][21]
Young Adult/AdultPhyllis Webstad and Joan SorleyOrange Shirt DayWinner[20][21]
David A. RobertsonBlack WaterShortlist[1][21]
Michelle GoodFive Little Indians
Bevann FoxGenocidal Love: A Life after Residential School[1]
Nathan AdlerGhost Lake
2022Children'sLisa BoivinWe Dream Medicine DreamsWinner[22]
S.P. Joseph LyonsLittle Bear in Foster Care
Young Adult/AdultCarol Anne HiltonIndigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table
2023Children'sMarty Wilson-TrudeauPhoenix Gets GreaterWinner[23]
Young Adult/AdultJoseph KakwinokanasumMy Indian Summer

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