Melanie Fiona: Canada

Slaight Family Foundation Dept: Fiona will be presented with the $10,000 prize during the Canada s Walk of Fame Awards ceremony in Toronto on Sept. 22, according to CBC. Everywhere I travel I hold Canada on my sleeve and in my heart. I am grateful to be acknowledged in my country," Fiona said in a statement released Tuesday by the Slaight Family Foundation and toronto RaB singer Melanie Fiona has won this year s Allan Slaight Award, presented to a young Canadian who is making a positive impact in the performing arts. Melanie Fiona, seen at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans in July 8, says she holds Canada on her sleeve and in her heart when she travels. Cheryl Gerber/Invision/Associated Press The award, named for Canadian radio pioneer Allan Slaight, was created three years ago to recognize Canadian talent in the fields of music, film, literature, visual or performing arts, sports, innovation or philanthropy. The past winners are rapper Drake and singer Nikki Yanofsky. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.