Nakota and Cree Teen Camden Scribe to Receive International Young Courage Award in Sweden

SASKATOON — A 15-year-old traditional dancer from Saskatchewan is preparing to travel to Stockholm to receive international recognition for his dedication to cultural advocacy. Camden Scribe, who is Nakota and Cree, has been named one of 13 recipients worldwide to receive the Young Courage Award from Sweden’s Raoul Wallenberg Academy. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on August 27, coinciding with Raoul Wallenberg Day, a national day in Sweden dedicated to equal rights and civil courage. Scribe, who hails from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation and currently resides in Saskatoon, was selected for his leadership, moral courage, and efforts to strengthen Indigenous voices. As reported by CBC News on August 20, 2026, the academy highlighted Scribe’s work in standing up against bullying and his active involvement in the Boys with Braids campaign. The initiative supports young Indigenous men who choose to wear their hair long as a reflection of their heritage. Reflecting on his advocacy, Scribe noted that he grew up in colonial spaces where Indigenous representation was often lacking in schools and sports. He stated that he fights for other Indigenous boys to feel comfortable and at home in these environments. Beyond his work with the Boys with Braids campaign, Scribe is a traditional powwow dancer and is actively learning the Nakota and Cree languages. Michael Linklater, the founder of Boys with Braids, nominated Scribe for the honour, describing him as a respectful and kind young man who embodies the values of his ancestors. Scribe’s father, Chris Scribe of Carry the Kettle Nakota Oyate, expressed pride in his son’s achievement, noting the significance of a Nakota and Cree youth representing his people on a global stage. The award, which is non-political, aims to highlight the moral courage of young people between the ages of 13 and 20. Scribe will be accompanied to the ceremony by his parents, siblings, grandmother, and auntie.