The Ontario Native Education Counselling Association
YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST
CRITERIA:
Age 4 – 9 years: Create a poster showing things we can learn about our culture. Give a brief description as to why we should learn about our culture and the message your poster is trying to project.
Age 10 – 12 Write a one page essay double spaced on how you can be a positive role model to those around you. Why is it important?
Age 13- 15 Write a one page essay double spaced on someone who has been a positive role model in your life. Be sure to answer the Who? What? How, and Why.
Age 16 – 18 Write a 2 page essay double spaced about someone who has been a positive role model in your life. How has this person/persons influenced your life.
Special Needs Write a one page essay about someone who has been a positive role model in your life and how have they influenced your education.
Essays must be submitted double spaced and typed.
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JUNE 11, 2004
CASH PRIZES OF $100.00 FOR FIRST PLACE IN EACH AGE GROUP
Please send submissions to:
Essay Contest
Ontario Native Education Counselling Association
38 Reserve Road, Box 220
Naughton, Ontario P0M 2M0
For more information, contact ONECA at (705) 692-2999 or check out our website at www.oneca.com