Dr. David Suzuki with Niagara Academy for Indigenous Relations President Tim Johnson at the Stronger Together program in St. Catharines. (photo by Alex Heidbuechel)
Receiving the 2026 Special Service Distinction Award on behalf of the Indian Defense League of America, now in its 100th Year of education and advocacy were, from the western side of the Niagara River, Amber Squire, Shirley Squire — and — from the eastern side of the River, Marilyn Isaacs.
Dr. Alan Corbiere, Mayor Wayne Redekop, Tahnee Bennett, Fallon Farinacci, and Chief Arnold Jacobs, recipients of the 2026 Indigenous Niagara Outstanding Achievement Awards in the categories of Intellectual Advancement, Two-Row Alliance, Language and Culture, Empathic Traditions, and Visual Arts respectively. (photos by Alex Heidbuechel)
Dr. Jennifer Brant, Dr. Sara General, and Alyssa General, recipients of the 2025 Indigenous Niagara Outstanding Achievement Awards in the categories of Intellectual Advancement, Visual Arts, and Language and Culture, respectively. (photo by Alex Heidbuechel)
