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Clear Goals and a Loving Family Help Youth Succeed
Brief profile of sixteen year old Alika LaFontaine, recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award, the Rotary Club Service Award for academics and the Sherwood Co-operative Service Award. All the awards attest to his commitment to academic achievement, career goals, and community service.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.23.
Dinjii Kat Chih Ahaa: Gwich'in Notions of Leadership
Hot Lunch Program One of Many Services to Community
Brief profile of Elder Theresa Stevenson, recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Community Development. Theresa is recognized for her devotion to humanitarian causes such as advocating for Aboriginal role models in schools, hot lunch programs, and low income housing.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.33.
In the Words of Elders: Aboriginal Cultures in Transition
Learning to Read and Write Opens Up the World
Depicts Elder Yvonne Carter's experiences with literacy from her earlier days at the residential school through to an Adult Basic Education program.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.52.
Metis Activist Just Wanted a Fairer Deal for His People
Brief profile of Howard Adams, recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for education. The article discusses what drove his academic and political aspirations.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.28.
Northern Resident Helps Bridge the Gap Between Cultures
Brief profile of Mitiarjuk Attasie Nappaaluk, recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation in the Heritage and Spirituality category. Mitiarjuk is a Nunavik storyteller and teacher of Inuit culture, history, language and traditional knowledge.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.36.