Keewaywin Award Winners recognized at the NAN conference in Sachigo Lake
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Keewaywin Award Winners
Posted by: Communications khankila@nan.on.ca - 8/15/2006
Congratulations to the 2006 Keewaywin Award Winners from the 25th Annual Keewawayin Conference in Sachigo Lake, August 2-4, 2006.
Keewaywin Award Winners
Youth Achievement Awards
Henry Tyson Baker, 18, Mishkeegogamang FN-
Athletic/Recreation Award
Winning awards isn’t new to Henry who graduated this year from Pelican Falls First Nation High School on the honour roll. Some of his awards include: Gary Quill Memorial Award: Overall Student of the Year, Most Improved Player Volleyball 2004-05, MVP Basketball and Volleyball 2005-06, Senior Boys Athlete of the Year 2005-06 and the Colin Hood OFSAA School Sport Award 2005-06. This past year Henry, who was new to the sport of running, qualified for OFSAA Championships for Cross Country Running in Kingston Ontario. He was the first PFFNHS student athlete to qualify for any OFSAA Championship.
Junior Canadian Rangers, 14-16, Kashechewan FN-Leadership/ Community Involvement –Stan Mckay Memorial Award
Chelsea Goodwin, Leonard Goodwin, Kaitlin Nakogee, Joseph Paulmartin, Lawrence Sutherland, Corbin Wesley, Stephanie Wesley, Ernie Wynee
During the tainted water crisis in Kashechewan (October-December 2005) these eight Junior Canadian Rangers volunteered their services to the community by assisting Canadian Rangers to deliver water bottles to the homes. They also assisted evacuees, particularly the old and infirm and mothers with young children, to get from their homes to the airport and onto evacuation planes.
“In the name of the Queen and on behalf of the people of Ontario, I want to thank you for your commitment to your country and community. As Junior Rangers you are role models for the youth in your community,” said the Honourable James Bartleman, Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.
Marcus Ostamus, 18, Eabametoong FN –Education/Academic Award
Marcus is entering grade 12 in September at Sir Winston Churchill High School. Marcus, a bright and intelligent student, is very dedicated to his academics and is planning his post secondary education in Computer Engineering. He enjoys his computer programs and is very talented. Some of the awards he has received in the past include: Xavier Michon Memorial Award, Grade 10 Honour Roll- Outstanding Achievement, Grade 10 Mathematics-Outstanding Achievement and Eabametoong Education Authority Board of Directors Award.
Daniel Cheechoo, 22, Moose Cree FN-
Youth Council Award
Daniel is a great athlete, a dedicated student and a role model for the youth and his peers. Daniel is a vital asset to the basketball community in the Moose Factory area, as he and a couple of friends founded and organized a team called The Jazz. Many players from this team went on to represent Team Ontario, winning the 2005 Ontario Aboriginal Summer Games and later a bronze medal at the 2006 North American Indigenous Games in Denver Colorado. Daniel was instrumental in bringing the first ever summer basketball tournament CREEHOOPS to Moose Factory. This year Daniel has taken on the lead role in planning and organizing the event. He has also developed a CREEHOOPS website to promote the tournament. He took on other leadership roles when he was elected Vice President for two years on the Engineering Access Program Council at the University of Manitoba. Daniel’s knowledge, vision, skills, creativity and design are definitely an asset to his people and his community.
Kyle Stone, 10, Whitewater Lake FN-
Youth Leaders of Tomorrow Award
Kyle is a natural leader, he works hard and has excellent academic achievements. In September he will be going into Grade 6 at CD Howe Public School. This past year he was presented with two awards: the Classroom Achievement Award and the Athletic Achievement Award. Kyle demonstrates leadership qualities while participating in many athletic activities. He was the assistant Captain for the Thunder Bay 9AAA Hockey and the Port Arthur Contentials, Minor All-Star team. Kyle actively promotes his First Nation’s heritage at school and in his sporting activities. He is an ambassador for bringing awareness of aboriginal culture to his classmates, by producing reports on First Nations and by dancing in his regalia. Kyle continuously earns respect from his peers for his outgoing and charismatic personality.
Other Keewaywin Awards
NAN Woman of the Year Award
Theresa Sutherland
Emile Nakogee Award for Leadership
David Paul Achneepineskum
NAN Elder of the Year Award
Moses Angees
NAN Staff of the Year Award
Jenna Young