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Back row, left to right: Parry Francois - Cultural Achievement Front row, left to right: Tammy Gliech - Academic Achievement |
Parry Francois - Cultural Achievement Award |
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Nominated by Children of the Earth High School |
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"The award ceremony made me feel important and special. I feel all young people have a lot to offer and really need the opportunity to show their gifts and talents. I had no idea that there were so many people in the community who supported me and other Aboriginal youth." |
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Dawn Roache - Artistic Achievement Award |
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Nominated by Red Roots Theatre |
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"This Achievement Award gives me the strength to carry on the struggle of our people." |
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Elsie Soulier - Personal Achievement Awards |
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Nominated by Urban Circle Training Program |
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"I realized that there are people out there willing to give you a chance and that my effort to do something in my life was worth all the sacrifices I had to make. But most importantly, it's given me a lot of strength to make an extra effort in my studies." |
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Kevin Chief - Athletic Achievement Award |
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Nominated by Dawna Chief |
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"The whole evening was special for me. Receiving the award gave me a feeling of pride and accomplishment. Thanks to Anishnaabe Oway-Ishi." |
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Tammy Gliech - Academic Achievement Award |
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Nominated by The University of Manitoba |
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"The recognition that was bestowed upon myself will truly strengthen the desire that is needed to pursue my dream to its fullest. It is my hope that all youth have the opportunity to feel special about their talents and pursuits as I have." |
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Allan McLeod - Entrepreneurial Achievement Award |
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Nominated by First Nation Clothing Company |
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"Winning the Entrepreneurial Award is a great honor and a symbol of being on the right track. To every person who is daring enough to follow, look for the blazed trail and be proud." |
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Lisa Foster - Community Services Achievement Award |
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Nominated by Churchill High School |
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"The seven awards not only honor the people who won, but all the people. Winning the Community/Volunteer Award was something I will never forget." |
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