A Lifetime of Dedication to Indigenous Publishing
Kegedonce Press is proud to announce that our founder, publisher, and art director, Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, is the recipient of the 2025 Ivy Award, a prize bestowed upon an individual who has made a substantial contribution to Canadian publishing. The award is given by the International Visitors (IV) Programme and the International Festival of Authors (TIFA) during the 2025 Ivy Award and Conversation at Victoria University at the University of Toronto during TIFA on Wednesday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. She will be introduced by Kegedonce Press Publishing Manager Renée Abram.
“It’s both surprising and affirming,” says Kateri, “to receive recognition for the work that I, and others at Kegedonce Press, have been engaged in for decades to uplift, honour, and celebrate the beautiful literary works of Indigenous authors across Turtle Island.”
Learn more about Kateri’s journey and the legacy of Kegedonce Press.
