The theme for the 2023 Mental Health Art contest was “Memories”! IIKELC received many beautiful art submissions from across the territory. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to submit their artwork.
Please see the names of our winners listed below as well as the prizes awarded to each winner.
2023 Mental Health Art Contest Winners:
Children aged 10-13
1st prize: iPad Mini + Pencil
- Callum Goddard, Iqaluit
2nd prize: Instax Camera Bundle
- Viivi Iqaluk Mike, Iqaluit
3rd prize: $250 Art Supplies
- Amelia DeLong, Iqaluit
4th prize: $200 Inuuvunga
- Manfo Yombang, Iqaluit
Youth aged 14-19
1st prize: iPad + Apple Pencil
- Meriva Joan Manebou, Iqaluit
2nd prize: Trapper Hat & Mitts
- Cassie Ugjuk, Rankin Inlet
3rd prize: $300 VAF Bundle
- Aramea Arnatsiaq-Murphy, Iqaluit
4th prize: $250 Art Supplies
- Inez Inooya Canil, Iqaluit
Adults 19+
1st prize: Calm Air Tickets x2
- Alexander Angnaluak, Kugluktuk
2nd prize: Canvas Tent
- Leo Kaludjak Karetak, Rankin Inlet
3rd prize: $500 Gift Card MEC
- Belinda Ugjuk, Rankin Inlet
4th prize: $300 Brador
- Annie Nookiguak, Qikiqtarjuaq
To view the theme and guidelines for our 2024 Mental Health Art Contest, please click here.
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