Gagwegakendamaawiziwin

Seven Generations Education Institute would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers, participants, and staff involved in making the 9th, Annual “Gagwegakendamaawiziwin” event a success. First we would thank the Creator for providing this opportunity to be with the youth, for bringing us all together safely and getting us home as well.

Special thanks goes out to:

Chief & Council and the Seine River First Nations Community for providing an excellent location for Gagwegakendamaawiziwin; Chris Medicine for being an excellent MC for the whole event; Rosie Boshkaygin for Opening and Closing prayers on our behalf; Fort Frances General Supply Awards for the trophies; and the following volunteers:

Buddy Louyie Wayne Anderson Sherri Oshawe

Donna Perrault Christine Borden Laura Horton

Chris Medicine Justine Copenace-Bell Dorothy Medicine

Patsy Friday Rita Potson Nancy Jones

Shirley Andy Marie Allen May Jamieson

Agnes Grover Rosie Boshkaygin Josphine Potson

Mary Jane Kewaykundo Larry Friday Darlene Adams

Genevieve McGinnis Alma Ottertail Cecelia Whitefield

Daniel Big George Bessie Mainville Tracey Kabatey

Geraldine Potson Linda Oshawe Roger Spencer

Delbert Horton

If we have failed to mention anyone who contributed, please accept our sincere apologies. Finally to the students – thank you all for your participation, you have made this event possible, we look forward to hearing your comments through the evaluations that were handed out at the event. Hope to see you again next year! Gichi-Miigwech! coaches for your hard work and the schools for your support. Congratulations to all teams and especially to:

Division I

Lac La Croix School 1st Honors

St. Francis School 2nd Honors

Cross Roads School 3rd Honors

 Division II

Lac La Croix School 1st Honors

St. Francis School 2nd Honors

Mine Centre School 3rd Honors