Four northwestern Ontario aboriginal students have picked up a prestigious literary award.
The Bartleman Award winners were announced today.
Kiara Lynn Bird from Whitefish Bay, Rachel Bluecoat of Fort Severn, Chelsea McKay of Wunnumin Lake and Calista Mawakeesic of Sioux Lookout were four of the six winners.
This year's successful entries include poems that address the damaging effects of bullying, isolation and the legacy of residential schools.
