Summer Fisher, a student at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall, Kiley George and Miigwans Assance-Goulais, both students at Our Lady of Sorrows elementary school, have been recognized with scholarships from Anishinaabemowin Teg for the important role they have played learning and promoting the Anishinaabemowin language in their school.
All three students are currently enrolled in the Native Second Language program at St. Joseph – Scollard Hall and Our Lady of Sorrows School, respectively.
Anishinaabemowin Teg is a non-profit charitable corporation dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Anishinaabemowin language of the Anishinaabe people of the Great Lakes Region.
“We are extremely proud of our students,” says Stacey Malette, Principal at Our Lady of Sorrows. “They have a passion for what they are learning and have demonstrated leadership amongst their peers. Their enthusiasm and commitment to their language and culture is inspiring. Gi-maamiikendimigoo,” she adds, which means we are proud of you.
Fisher, George and Assance-Goulais were recognized at the Language conference in Sault St. Marie this past week. Fisher was awarded the Orien Corbiere-ba Memorial Scholarship, George was awarded the Leo Debassige-ba Memorial Scholarship and Assance-Goulais was awarded the Victor Simon-ba Memorial Scholarship.
For more information about Anishinaabemowin Teg visit http://www.anishinaabemowin-
