Ottawa, May 4, 2009 –– The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation is very proud to salute the outstanding Aboriginal recipients of this year’s millennium excellence awards. These students were chosen for their exceptional achievements in leadership, social innovation, academic performance and community service.
This year’s laureates are uniquely accomplished in an almost endless variety of areas. Hard work and dedication have spelled success for:
Oopik Aglukark, an Inuk attending John Arnalukjuak High School in Arviat Nunavut, will receive a territorial award;
Selina Boan, a Cree student attending Frances Kelsey Secondary School in Mill Bay British Columbia, will receive a local award;
Jennifer Bozek, a Métis student attending Carpenter High School in Meadow Lake Saskatchewan, will receive a local award;
Tara Desroches, a Métis student attending E.D. Feehan Catholic High School in Saskatoon Saskatchewan will receive a provincial award;
Nicolas Johnson, a Métis student attending W.L. Seaton Secondary School in
Vernon British Columbia, will receive a local award;
Tiaré Jung, a Haida student attending Duchess Park Secondary School in
Prince George British Columbia, will receive a provincial award;
Heather Miltenburg, a Métis student attending Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg Manitoba, will receive a local award;
There are three levels of excellence entrance awards: national ($25,000), provincial-territorial ($20,500) and local ($4,500). The awards will be used towards the cost of studies at any Canadian university or college.
“An investment in the education of these outstanding citizens is an investment in our society’s future,” said Norman Riddell, executive director and CEO of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation. “These individuals have already demonstrated their ability to better the world around them; they know how to make a difference – something they will continue to do long after the Foundation’s mandate winds down at the end of this year.”
Since 2000, the Foundation, through its different awards programs, has delivered almost one million bursaries and scholarships, worth $3 billion, to students across Canada. For a complete list of this year’s laureates and more information about the Foundation and its programs, visit www.millenniumscholarships.ca.