Inuktut Songwriting Contest

• First grand prize awarded is $5,000.
• Second place prize is $2,500.
• Third place prize is $1,500.
• Consolation prizes of $500 each for up to seven additional selected songs.
• Prizes are issued as one lump-sum payment.

• The applicant must be a resident of Nunavut.
• The applicant may be of any age; however, those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if travel or prize acceptance is required.
• The entry must include an original song performed in Inuktut, with accompanying audio recording and a typed lyric sheet in Inuktut (syllabics or roman orthography).
• If the entry has co-writers, all must sign a letter of agreement and comply with contest requirements.

Eligible geographic areas

• Nunavut

• A panel of up to four Inuktut-speaking judges will review eligible entries and select the top ten best songs, including first, second, and third prize winners.

• Entrants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if travel is required or when accepting prizes.
• An audio recording and typed lyric sheet in Inuktut must be submitted for entry.
• If there are co-writers, all must sign a letter of agreement and share winnings at their discretion.
• Prize money is awarded as a single lump-sum payment.