CHAPLEAU CREE FIRST NATION – In one of his first acts since being re-elected Nishnabe Aski Nation grand chief, Alvin Fiddler honoured outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the territory at the 2018 Keewaywin Awards.
“On behalf of the chiefs and councils of NAN I am honoured to congratulate this year’s Keewaywin Awards recipients for their outstanding achievements and commitment to improving the lives of our people and strengthening our communities,” Fiddler said in a release.
“It is important that we recognize these exceptional individuals and celebrate their successes. Their leadership and accomplishments are an inspiration to us all.”
Award recipients include:
- Chief Marcia Brown Martel, Beaverhouse First Nation - Emile Nakigee Award for Outstanding Leadership
- Andrew Wesley, Fort Albany First Nation - NAN Elder Award
- Anita Nothing, Bearskin Lake First Nation - NAN Woman Award
- Tyra King, Pikangikum First Nation - NAN Youth Leadership/Community Involvement Award
- Anne Mac Dougall, Sachigo Lake First Nation - NAN Youth Academic Award
- Leonard Stephens, Chapleau Ojibwe First Nation - NAN Youth Athletic Award
- Nova Gull, Weenusk First Nation - NAN Youth Cultural Award
- Kathy Beardy, Sachigo Lake First Nation - NAN Staff Award
- Chapleau Cree First Nation - NAN Host Community Award
