Congratulations to all the 2008 Award winners!
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Recognition Award Winners
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Career Guidence Award
(sponsored by Passport to Prosperity)
Employer recognized for taking on student placements through co-operative education to encourage career exploration and provide valuable work experience.
The Regional Multicultural Youth Council
Shear Heaven & You
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Excellence in Diversity
Employers recognized for being procactive in the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal Employees within the region
The Canada Revenue Agency Thunder Bay Tax Services Office
Safeway
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Community Involvement
Pro-active community member recognized for their commitment in working towards quality of life for Aboriginal people.
Ann LeSage
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Personal Acheivement
Individuals who have demonstated achievement and excellence in any area through personal perseverance.
Elliot Doxtater-Wynn
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Youth Acheivement Award Winners
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Aboriginal Youth Mentorship
Individuals recognized for their commitment to providing guidance and support to youth in the community.
Ginger Beardy
Christopher George Sutherland
Georjann Morriseau
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Academic
Individuals who have achieved academic excellence.
Alexander Laliberte
Kara Morriseau
Lana Ray
Robert Animikii Horton
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Athletic
Individuals who have achieved excellence in an individual or team athletic activity.
Elijah Hill
Kyle Toset
Robyn Houle
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Artisitic
Individuals who have achieved artistic distinction in any artisitic expression such as visual, written word or performance.
Shoshonee Kakagamic
Joshua LeClair
Candace Twance
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Community Leadership & Volunteerism
Individuals who have demonstrated outstanding community leadership and/or involvement in a volunteer capacity.
Lyndahl McGinnis
Correen Kakegamic
Janelle Pelletier
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Employment in Chosen Career Path
Individuals who have achieved excellence in their choice of career field.
Charlena Thompson
Roxann Shapwaykeesic
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Employment in a Traditional Field (sponsored by Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corp.)
Individuals who are pursuing or have achieved self-reliance and/or dependance in traditional occupations such as fishing, hunting or who are committed to preserving traditional expertise such as dog sledding, tanning, traditional Aboriginal crafts.
Michael Pelletier
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Personal Achievement
Established group or individual who have achieved distinction in any category or other not listed.
Phyllis Turtle
Brent Achneepineskum
Ashley Atatise
Nadine Wabason
Erica Lawson
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Sandra Kakeeway Cultural Award
Presented to a respected community youth member who is dedicated to the Youth and the Aboriginal Community.
Brandon Moonias
Brent Wesley
Joshua DePerry