The Northern Writing Prize was established in 2018 to help writers, photographers, and artists tell stories about the North. The winner will be selected for a feature article, photo essay, or graphic narrative that examines the politics, culture, environmental issues, and/or activism present in Canada’s North.


Submission Info

Prize Info

  • First Prize: $600 + publication in Briarpatch Magazine

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