The district celebrated the unique cultural identities and exemplary attitudes, actions and values of 19 First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at central office on May 30.
The Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards are an opportunity to celebrate students' who embrace their gifts, strengths and potential while they celebrate the ways of their people. The award was given to 12 students across the province, including Grade 2 student Mihko Crowchild from St. Cyril on May 30. Crowchild was wrapped in a special star blanket that combines elements of the FNMI cultures one of the highest honours in Alberta's Indigenous communities.
Those who know Crowchild describe her as a thoughtful person who values and tends to her relationships with kindness. She is proud of her heritage and captivates fellow students with her enthusiastic and intricate Jingle Dance, seen at last year's Aboriginal Day.
Calgary Catholic celebrated Crowchild along with 18 nominees from the district with special guests Her Honour, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell and Elders Virginia Crowchild, Bruce Starlight and Hal Eagletail.
CCSD 2018 Award Nominees
- Danika Louise Brownlee Stefanato, Bishop Carroll High School
- Mila Mary Rose Tucker, Bishop Grandin High School
- Taylor Bottle, Bishop McNally High School
- Katherine McMaster, Father Lacombe High School
- Brenda French, Notre Dame High School
- Joshua McDougall, St. Anne Academic Centre
- Ansen North Bear Eagletail, St. Cyril School
- Nigel Onespot, St. Cyril School
- London White, St. Cyril School
- Nolan Brass, St. Francis High School
- Zachary Cossette, St. Francis High School
- Stephanie Katherine Ann Allard, St. Martin de Porres High School
- Makayla McCoy, St. Martin de Porres High School
- Darius Olds, St. Mary's High School
- Keegan Yonder Buffalo, St. Monica School
- Kasha BreCaibaiosai, St. Monica School
- Araya Mia Johanna Smalleyes, St. Timothy Jr./Sr. High School
- Tatum Julia Smalleyes, St. Timothy Jr./Sr. High School.
