The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) is a non-profit organization comprised of Aboriginal women throughout the Province of Alberta.

The 19th Annual Esquao Awards Gala, an initiative of the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) which recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women in the province of Alberta. The awards will take place on May 22nd, 2014 at the Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 1316- 33 Street NE Calgary AB. Doors open at 4:30 pm, event begins at 5:30pm and is followed by dinner, entertainment and Award presentations.

Tickets are $157.50 each, $1470/ten and can be purchased at www.iaaw.ca or by calling 1-877-471-2171 Toll free.