Indigenous Achievement Week Recipients

During her internship, Amanda became very involved with the school community and was pursued by both school divisions for an immediate contract because of her ability to develop relationships and her passion for language revitalization. While in her internship, Amanda promoted her language by starting Kokum’s Corner, featuring a grandmother character who spoke the Cree language in a way that children can learn the language

Angela is in her third year of SUNTEP and is very proud of her Métis citizenship. She represents positive leadership at all times and signs up to help on committees. Angela recently produced an amazing video presentation on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls for an Arts course; her work exemplified heart, conviction and commitment towards reconciliation.

Candace is a long-standing ITEP mentor for Indigenous Ensemble, a program that works with youth in the community. She also takes part in community events and helped with Think Indigenous. Candace is always willing to help other teachers to bring Indigenous language and culture into the classroom, wherever she has been placed for field experience. She has been hired for an immediate contract to work with the development of the Indigenous Ensemble credit development.

Candace is an Indigenous educator living in Prince Albert with her family of eight. She is recognized with two degrees: a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts Four-Year in Anthropology. She has taught Indigenous studies and nehiyaw language arts for 17 years at École St. Mary High School in Prince Albert. She is enjoying the classes and the culturally enriching experiences offered by the Certificate in Indigenous Languages program under the tutelage of Kevin Lewis (PhD). She especially enjoys the journey in learning to become a more fluent speaker of Plains Cree, practising with her parents and sharing those teachings with her family and students.

Katie is a member of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan. She is a fifth-year cross country and track and field Huskie athlete finishing a combined degree in kinesiology and education. She has volunteered as a coach at many levels of basketball in Saskatoon, where she has grown up, and is currently coaching at Aden Bowman Collegiate.

Pursuing her Bachelor of Education, Kylee has done exceptionally well in all of her classes, both academically and professionally. She had 100 per cent attendance throughout her courses and her overall average is 80 per cent.

Meirah is in her third year of the SUNTEP Prince Albert program. She is a dedicated student who understands the hard work and determination it takes to go beyond the passing average. She displays a tremendous commitment to her community through various volunteer hours working with KidSport and SUNTEP. She is both determined and knowledgeable when it comes to teaching students the sacredness and history of Indigenous culture.

Nathan Gaudet is a very proud French-speaking Métis man who excels at all he is involved in. He is an exemplary student who consistently demonstrates humility, integrity and dignity. He leads by example and absolutely shines in the classroom.

Nicki Ferland is a two-spirit Red River Métis sundancer. Her mother’s grandfather was a wheelwright, and the MLA for St. Vital in Louis Riel’s provisional government; her father’s grandfather established the community of Lorette, a Métis parish, with other Métis bison hunters and farmers. She enjoys spending time with her wife and family, being on the land and canoeing Manitoba’s waterways. Nicki is completing her Master of Education in Indigenous land-based education.

Preston is a student leader in the North Battleford ITEP cohort. He has assisted his peers and the ITEP community while promoting his language and culture in his program and the wider community.

Shaina Hounsell is a very proud Métis woman. She is dedicated and respectfully demonstrates consistent positive mannerisms in teacher education and in her greater community. Shaina works hard at promoting her Métis culture and has already made significant impact with those she works with.