We would like to thank the hundreds of students who entered the contest. The judges appreciated the time and energy that you invested into developing very creative submissions.
We did NOT get any submissions for the Indigenous Student Contest by the entry deadline, due to the COVID-19 disruption.
Prizes for the Teachers!
All of the teachers of the winners will receive a $200 VISA gift card.
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GRADES 7-9 Winners
First Prize: Essay
Jiya Jakher Grade 9 at Queen Elizabeth High School (teacher: Karen Webster) for the essay “Roberta MacAdams, a Champion Albertan”
Winner of a $500 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of her achievement
Second Prize: Essay
Tumi Fabiyi, Grade 9 at Fairview Junior High School (Homeroom teacher: Jennifer Shoults, ELA teacher: Bryan Doerksen) f for the essay “Nellie McClung, Her Passion For Change”
Winner of a $350 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of her achievement
Third Prize: Essay
Jamie Wang, Grade 9 at Griffith Woods School (teacher: Leslie Coderre) for her essay “Red Crow, Mekaisto”
Winner of a $200 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of her achievement
GRADES 4-6 Winners
Fisrt Prize: Story
Nosaze Osaze of Grade 6 at Our Lady of Grace School (teacher: Jennifer Callaway) for his story “Mary Dover and her contributions to Alberta”
Winner of a $300 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of his achievement
Second Prize: Story
Kalia Xie in Grade 4 at Marion Carson School (teacher: Ms Caytlin Edge) for her story “A Hero During Unprecedented Times – Marion Young Carson”
Winner of a $200 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of her achievement
Third Prize: Story
Faizaan Habib in Grade 4 at Edgemont School (teacher: Mr. J. Watt) for the story “Eric Harvie ”
Winner of a $100 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of his achievement
This Is Why We Do It!
Shanna Burns, the teacher of past winner Madison Dean from Holy Cross Collegiate in Strathmore
