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Indigenous Allyship Award
Preamble:
The Indigenous Allyship Award is a donation for a $1,000 award for ten (10) years gifted by former Superintendent of Indigenous Education – Denise Martins and an anonymous donor in recognition of the enriching opportunity to ally with Grand Erie’s Indigenous staff, students and community. Commencing with the 2020-21 graduating class a Grand Erie graduate of Indigenous ancestry will be selected as the recipient of this award on the basis of the strength of character they have shown in successfully obtaining their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The term Indigenous is inclusive of students who have self-identified as First Nation, Metis and Inuit.
Criteria for the Award:
- Graduating Indigenous student who has completed all the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements
- Open to all Grand Erie Indigenous secondary school students under the age of 21
- Individual who demonstrates resilience and perseverance to overcome challenges and barriers to meet with personal success
- Selection of any pathway upon graduation from secondary school
- For 2021-22 school year and moving forward must have successfully completed a Native Studies course
Application Requirements:
- Ontario Student Transcript (OST) confirming OSSD requirements met
- Completed Application Form including: a defining moment statement, extra curricular or community experiences within five (5) years and future educational or personal goals
- Letter of Support from any of the following individuals within the last year: an elder, educator, community member or organization
Submission Information:
- Email applications to either Jeannie.martin@granderie.ca or Joseph.tice@granderie.ca
- Received no later than end of day Friday, June 17, 2022
Indigenous Allyship Award Application Form 2021-22
NOTE: The nomination form will open on March 28, 2022.
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