Author, journalist awarded $50,000 prize

Ojibway author and journalist Richard Wagamese, known for his profound, compelling stories about Aboriginal life, is the recipient of the Molson Prize in the arts. The award is worth $50,000 and is handed out annually to distinguished Canadians, one in the arts and the other in the social sciences and humanities. Ann Dale won in the social sciences and humanities, recognized for her work in advancing sustainable communities across Canada. “This year’s Canada Council Molson Prize winners offer us new narratives on culture, environment and sense of community,” said Robert Sirman, Canada Council Director and CEO, in a news release. “They illustrate how Canadian artists and social scientists expand our capacity to live fuller and more sustainable lives.”