Christi Belcourt, winner of the inaugural Governor General's Innovation Award

Our warm congratulations to artist Christi Belcourt, an artist of uncompromising vision with deep commitment to both her practice and the ongoing resurgence and struggles for Indigenous self determination. Her work continually inspires critical thinking, provokes dialogue and challenges the status quo. We are delighted to see such a powerful Indigenous female artist among the first winners of the new GG Innovation Awards.

Simon Brault, Director and CEO, Canada Council