Annual Report 2008-2009
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Annual Report 2008-2009
Tlı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Annual Report 2008-2009 Tlı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Annual Report 2008-2009 Table of Contents Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Section 9: Section 10: TCSA Program Manager’s Message...................................................................................... 1 Overview of the Report.......................................................................................................... 2 Highlights of the 2008-09 Competitions................................................................................ 3 Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program................................................................................................... 4 The Year in Review 2008-2009.............................................................................................. 5 Looking Ahead to 2009-2010.............................................................................................. 13 Accomplishments and Success Stories.............................................................................. 14 Colleges, Universities and Achievement Awards................................................................. 21 A List of Scholar in the Scholarship Program 1997-2009.................................................... 22 Financial Reports April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009.............................................................. 31 Funding is provided by the Tłı˛cho˛ Government and administered by the Tłı˛cho˛ Community Services Agency to promote the post-secondary education of Tłı˛cho˛ citizens. Photo credits: TCSA Section 1: TCSA Program Manager’s Message We often use words such as bright and brilliant to refer to those with high intellect and achievement. Through this annual report, we invite you to join us in celebrating the intellectual light that shines from our bright post-secondary students, who, we are confident, will be among the future leaders of Tłı˛cho˛ region. The Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program’s mission is to bring these bright individuals to light. We hope that the educational programs and communities will share in our efforts to support and motivate them to reach their full potential. Since its establishment in 1997, the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program (TSP) has focused all its resources on identifying and honouring the academically talented students of the Tłı˛ cho˛ nation. TSP encourages Tłı˛chò˛ post-secondary students to develop their abilities by pursuing higher education and applying their skills toward challenging careers. The post-secondary students whose faces are shown on the inside pages of this annual report are prime examples of intellectual light. The Tłı˛chò˛ Community Sevices Agency has always been an integral part of the “Strong Like Two People” motto, which is modelled strongly in two cultures, a classic symbol of knowledge and wisdom. • To promote a wider and deeper respect for learning, in general, and for exceptionally talented individuals, in particular. • To shine a spotlight on students and encourage the pursuit of academic excellence at all levels of education. • To stimulate increased support from organizations that wish to sponsor scholarships for outstanding scholastic talent. I hope you enjoy reading about the numerous accomplishment, ambitious future plans and career goals of these bright and inspiring Tłı˛chò˛ post-secondary students. Once you get to know more about these academic champions, I am sure you will agree wholeheartedly that we must continue to celebrate and invest in our Tłı˛chò˛ nation’s intellectual light. In this ever-changing world, we will rely on these brilliant minds more than ever to help create solutions to the many challenges facing our society. Masi, Joe Beaverho 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 1 Section 2: Overview of the Report This annual report of the Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program (2008-2009) contains ten sections: Section Two: This section provides a short background and history of the program, beginning in 1997. It outlines the establishment of a scholarship committee and the development of a funding framework to evaluate the program (2005 to Present). Section Three: This section outlines the activities of the program during this past year of 2008-2009. The program received 181 applications for funding and provided funding to 162 of them. Nineteen (19) applications were rejected, cancelled or withdrawn because students changed their mind about going to college; others did not provide enough information or were not considered Tłı˛chò˛ citizens. Financial support was provided to students for intercession and summer session coursework. A few post-secondary students received emergency funding to return home during a family emergency. Section Four: This section discusses the scholarship program and services to Tłı˛chò˛ students. It looks at how the Tłı˛chò˛ Community Sevices Agency (TCSA) may provide better services and support to post-secondary students who would like to continue their education to become successful and professional workers in their Tłı˛chò˛ community. Section Five: This section looks at scholarship recipients who have succeeded in their life, and encouraging other students to take the first step in their education. Scholarships funded by BHP and Diavik were provided to 18 applicants who demonstrated academic excellence in their studies. Sections Six, Seven and Eight: These sections describe the successes of the program, from its beginnings in 1997, by listing the degrees, diplomas, certificates and apprenticeships that have been earned by recipients of the program as well as a list of people who continue to be supported in their post-secondary education. Section Nine: This section reviews all the scholars from the fall of 1997 until June 30, 2009. Section Ten: This section contains the financial report for the year 2008-2009. “Masi Cho” to our Tłı˛chò˛ Government for continuing to support the Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program and the many people who have benefited from the funding to assist them in achieving their career goals. The information for this annual report was compiled and written by Joe Beaverho, Jim Martin and Kyle Kelly of the Tłı˛chò˛ Community Services Agency for the 5th Annual Gathering held in Behchokǫ̀ from August 4 to 7, 2009. If you would like more information on the Postsecondary Student Support Program for Tłı˛cho˛ citizens, please visit the Tłı˛cho˛ web site at www.tlicho.ca. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to address them to: Program Manager Post-secondary Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program c/o Tłı˛chò˛ Community Services Agency Bag 5, Behchokǫ̀ NT Canada X0E 0Y0 Telephone: 1-867-392-3000 Facsimile: 1-867-392-3001 2 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 3: Highlights of the 2008-2009 Competitions The Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program (TSP) is comprised of three annual academic and achievement competitions: High School Achievement Awards, College Achievement Awards and University Achievement Awards. Awards are open to all Tłı˛chò˛ students who meet entry requirements, including proof of Tłı˛chò˛ citizenship. • In the fall of 1998, the Mezi Community School (MCS) in Whatì introduced a grade 10 program for the first time; and by June 2001 MCS celebrated its first eight students to graduate from their school. Since then, MCS has produced over 42 graduates, many of whom have gone on to post-secondary education. College and University Achievement Awards: Over 622 students, who met the program participant requirements, utilized the Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program and entered the competition for recognition in college and university achievement. (Awarded to postsecondary students every spring and their names are announced at the Tłı˛chò˛ Annual Gathering.) High School Achievement Awards: Over 352 students met program participant requirements and applied for the Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program. Recognition for high school achievement is awarded to high school students every spring and their names are announced at the Tłı˛chò˛ Annual Gathering. • Chief Jimmy Bruneau (1881-1975) had a strong desire that our students would pursue their educational goals in schools as well as Tłı˛chò˛ traditional knowledge on the land. His vision of being “Strong Like Two People” has provided a foundation for educational progress in our region. • The first secondary school in the Tłı˛chò˛ region is Chief Jimmy Bruneau School (CJBHS), which opened in Edzo in 1971, originally as a kindergarten to grade nine residential schools for students from all the Tłı˛chò˛ communities. Twenty years later, in the fall of 1991, CJBHS introduced grade ten for the first time. Over the next three years the school continued to expand its high school programming and eventually celebrated the first 13 students to graduate from the school in June 1994. • Since 1994, the Chief Jimmy Bruneau Regional High School has celebrated over 310 graduates, many of whom have gone on to post-secondary education. • The Chiefs of the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council were pleased with this development and early success of these educational programs in their communities, and wanted to actively promote the importance of education and training, especially for the Tłı˛chò˛ youth. The Chiefs decided to actively promote scholarship programs and grants as a strategy to promote enrollment in post-secondary education. The development of a new diamond mining industry in the Tłı˛chò˛ region led to participation agreements with the mining companies, which gave the Tłı˛chò˛ leadership an unprecedented opportunity to provide funding for this project. • From 1997 to 2009, the Tłıcho˛ Scholarship Program has provided over $6,000,000.00 to our Tłı˛chò˛ post-secondary students, which has supported the earning of: • 177 post-secondary certificates; 51 post-secondary diplomas; • 29 university bachelor’s degrees; • 2 university master’s degrees; and • 20 trade apprenticeships. 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 3 Section 4: Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program In 1997, the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council asked the Dogrib Community Services Board (now the Tłı˛chò˛ Community Services Agency) to develop a plan for post-secondary support for Tłı˛chò˛ students. After an initial $200,000.00 was approved by the Dogrib Treaty 11 Assembly, a Dogrib Scholarship Committee, with representatives from each community, was formed to develop the framework policies and guidelines. By the summer of 1999, the Dogrib Treaty 11 Assembly approved an annual budget of $500,000.00 for the scholarships program to support the post-secondary education of their people. In 2004, the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council (now the Tłı˛chò˛ Government) and the Tłı˛chò˛ Community Services Agency (TCSA) agreed to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the scholarship program. After seven years of operation, it was believed that an evaluation would assist the Tłı˛chò˛ leadership in recognizing the program successes, identify any deficiencies and either validate the present course of the program or assist in redirecting the scholarship program. In July 2005, after conducting 105 interviews, a final report, prepared by Tompkins and Associates of Yellowknife, was released. Some major observations that emerged from the report included the following findings: • The administration costs of the program were very high, with a significant percentage of the funds being spent on a coordinator and board of community representatives. • Most students wanted more funds available as annual grants for everyone, and fewer funds spent on scholarships that only go to the highest academic students. • There was little or no correlation between funding directed to high school students and their attendance at post-secondary institutions. Throughout 1995, there was discussion by the Chiefs regarding implementing the scholarship program as part of the programs and services of the new Tłı˛chò˛ Government. By the summer of 1996, the Chiefs agreed the program would continue to be delivered by the TCSA, but without a funded coordinator position and without an independent community appointed scholarship committee. These adjustments to the program were an attempt to cut administration costs and provide more funding for postsecondary students. In the winter of 2007, after all available scholarship funds had been dispersed, the board members of the Tłıcho Community Services Agency reviewed the program. They made further suggestions for changes for 2007-2008, including cutting back on scholarship funds and funds provided to the high schools for student awards, trips and graduations expenses, and applying these extra dollars towards the basic grants available to a steadily increasing number of post-secondary students. The Tłı˛chò˛ Government continues to support the vision of Chief Jimmy Bruneau to “build educational strength and capacity in our Tłıcho people.” The Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program encourages post-secondary students toward the accomplishment of their courses without having to repay significant debts caused by borrowing money to fund their educational needs. By helping students attending post-secondary institutions with financial support, the Tłı˛chò˛ Government is helping to strengthen individuals, their families and our communities. 4 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 5: The Year in Review 2008-2009 In 2008-2009, the Tłı˛chò˛ Community Services Agency (TCSA) provided coordination and administration services for the Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program funding. From April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009, the TCSA received 181 applications from potential postsecondary students. Applications were reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria: • Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship/Basic Grant Application and meeting the application deadline; • A personal interview with the applicant and assisting with the application; • Acceptance letter from university, college or institution; • Official transcripts; • An assessment of applicant financial need; and • An assessment of a need for emergency assistance when requested. 2008-2009 Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Number of Applications Received 181 Number of Applications Funded 162 Number of Applications Denied or Cancelled 19 Number of Applications which did not meet funding criteria 0 Amount spent on Student Support $000,000 Average amount of Financial Support per Applicant $4,500 Successful candidates received first semester grants deposited to their bank account during the second week of September 2008. During the second week of December 2008, each postsecondary student also received Christmas assistance to help them throughout the holiday week. In the second week of January 2009, the second semester grants were deposited to each student’s banking account. As well, some applicants received intersession or summer session grants to continue with their courses from May 1 to August 31, 2009. Emergency funding was used to assist Tłı˛chò˛ post-secondary students return to their home communities during a family crisis such as attending a funeral services. Funding also supported students with their tuition fees to continue with their apprenticeship courses to meet the requirements in their work area. Since September 2006, the program has been administered without a dedicated post-secondary staff member whose only responsibility is to deliver the scholarship program. Staffs from the Tłı˛chò˛ Community Services Agency were assigned the programs as an “extra duty” to their regular jobs and were requested to do their best to deliver scholarship services by providing information on resources, receiving and helping with the scholarship applications, support letters, contacting applicants about other scholarship grants, providing information on scholarship programs, following the Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Policies, and processing and depositing students cheque in a timely manner. In the spring of 2008, Joe Beaverho and Jane Weyallon contacted the two Tłı˛chò˛ high schools in Behchokǫ̀ and Whatì to make arrangements to assist high school students with choosing a career, selecting a university or college and applying for the scholarship program. 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 5 Section 5: The Year in Review 2008-2009 In 2008-2009, post-secondary students have enrolled in the following post-secondary programs of study: • Aboriginal Affairs: Bachelor of Arts (Political Studies), Public Sector Management, Bachelor of Commerce Program • Child and Family Services: Social Worker, Bachelor of Indian Social Works, Community Counselling Training • Cultural: Aboriginal Language and Culture Instructor Program, Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies), Bachelor of Arts (Urban Studies), Bachelor of Arts (Language), Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Master of Architecture, Musical Theatre, Media Fundamentals, Recording and Sound Design, Motion Picture Production, General Anthropology Program • Education: Early Childhood Development, Early Learning and Child Care Program, Teacher Assistant, TEP Access, Teacher Education Program, Bachelor of Education, Recreation Leadership • Finance: Business Management, Management Studies, Office Administration, Business Administration, General Business Diploma Program • Health: Nursing, Nursing Access, Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Homecare Program, Home and Community Support Worker, Disability and Community Support, Biological Science, Mental Health Diploma Program, Massage Therapy • Human Resources: Bachelor of Management/ Marketing, Computer and Information System, Computerize Office Processor, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Technology • Justice: Law, Lawyer, Legal Aid Assistant, Professional Legal Assistant, Law and Security Administration • Environment and Natural Resources: Natural Resources Technology Program, Forestry Management Program, Mineral Processing Operator • Trades: Camp Services, Professional Cooking, Culinary Management, Diamond Cutting and Polishing, Jeweller and Metal Work Program, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Instrumental Technology Special Training, Electrician, Trades Helper Program, Carpentry Trades Access, Pre-employment Carpentry, Journeyman Carpentry, Heavy Duty Mechanic Technical Trades, Power Engineering, Welding, Aviation • Transportation: Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Technology, Automotive Technology, Haul Truck Operators In 2008-2009, post-secondary students have attended the following colleges, universities and institutions: • Aurora College (Behchokǫ̀ , Yellowknife, Inuvik, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson, Hay River), Academy of Learning (Yellowknife), Grande Prairie Regional College, CDI College (Edmonton), King’s University (Edmonton), Grant MacEwan (Edmonton), NAIT (Edmonton), University of Aberta (Edmonton), AB Career Computer (Edmonton), Portage College (Lac La Biche), Prairie Bible College (Three Hills), Red Deer College, Marvel College (Calgary), Mount Royal College (Calgary), SAIT (Calgary), University of Lethbridge, First Nation University (Prince Albert), University of Victoria, University of BC, University of Manitoba, Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo), University of New Brunswick, International College of Art and Design (Toronto) and Canadian Armed Forces Leadership Training (Quebec), College of New Caledonia (Prince George), Capilano College (North Vancouver), University of Saskatchewan (Regina), First Nations University of Canada (Saskatoon/Regina) 6 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 5: The Year in Review 2008-2009 In 2008-2009, the following recipients were awarded with scholarships for the highest academic achievement: • BHP Billiton University Awards ($5,000.00 each): Vukson, Celine; Scott, Ouri; FrankiSmith, Dawn; Van Camp, James • BHP Billiton Academic Grade 10/11 Scholarships ($500.00 each): Apples, Anthony; Beaverho, Freda; Chocolate, Leah; Erasmus, Edie; Eyakfwo, Jasper; Rabesca, Stephanie; Tinqui, Timerin; Wellin, Logan; Weyallon, Rachenda; Weyallon, Trena • Diavik Diamond Mines University Scholarships ($5,000.00 each): Lafferty, Pamela; Nitsiza, Susan; Nitsiza, Alicia; LeBlanc, Jackie • Diavik Diamond Mines College Scholarships ($3,000.00 each): Behrens, Stephanie (Behchokǫ̀); Etsemba, Janita (Behchokǫ̀ ); Gauthier, Norma (Behchokǫ̀ ); Sanspariel, Elizabeth (Behchokǫ̀ ); Lafferty, Diane Joyce (Behchokǫ̀); Mantla, Melissa (Behchokǫ̀ ); Weyallon, Ernestine (Behchokǫ̀ ); Ashton, Christal (Ottawa, ON); Vukson, Matthew (Brantford, ON); Weyallon, Richard (Behchokǫ̀ ) • TG/TCSA Grade 12 Scholarships ($750.00): Beaverho, Tammy (Yellowknife); Drybones, Katrina (Behchokǫ̀ ); Football, Dennis (Behchokǫ̀); Gon, Carly (Behchokǫ̀ ); Kotchilea, Kelvin (Behchokǫ̀ ); Mantla, Mason (Behchokǫ̀ ); Nitsiza, Karen M (Whatì); Paquette, Kyle (Behchokǫ̀); Steinwand, Tyanna (Behchokǫ̀ ); Wedzin-Quitte, Robyn (Behchokǫ̀ ) On November 21, 2008, Grand Chief George Mackenzie and Joe Beaverho, TCSA Program Manager, were schedule to visit Fort Smith to meet with Tłı˛chò˛ students who are attending Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith. However, Grand Chief Mackenzie could not make it to Fort Smith due to a great loss of a respected Elder in Behchokǫ̀ and Mr. Joe Beaverho went to Fort Smith to meet with the Tłı˛chò˛ post-secondary students. In the morning, Mr. Beaverho met with Mayor Peter Martselos and discussed the issues that arise from the students. Later in the afternoon, Mr. Beaverho had a meeting with Tłı˛chò˛ students at the campus. It was a very successful meeting and most of our Tłı˛chò˛ students attended. The students who participated in the meeting discussed the following concerns and issues: • Applications and eligibility for Tłı˛chò˛ scholarships; • Eligibility for other Tłı˛chò˛ scholarships, grants and GNWT bursaries; • Emergency funding, which are student’s groceries, accommodation rent, tuition fees and travel (when there is a death in the family); • Student Support Program applications; and • Campus services and laundry issue. The meeting was well organized and refreshments were available for the students. Mr. Beaverho documented the students’ concerns and provided a report to Grand Chief George Mackenzie, Jim Martin and Kyle Kelly. During the evening, Tłı˛chò˛ students and their families were invited to an evening supper at the campus. The Tłı˛chò˛ students were grateful and thankful for the supper. 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 7 Section 5: The Year in Review 2008-2009 On February 6, 2009, Grand Chief George Mackenzie, Phillip Mackenzie, Michael Louis Rabesca, Behchokǫ̀ Youth Drummers and Joe Beaverho travelled to Fort Smith to meet with post-secondary students. At about 1:30 pm, Grand Chief and Joe Beaverho met with Mayor Peter Martselos, Maurice Evans, Jeff O’Keefe and the JBTES Principal to discuss some of the issues that college students had addressed and, most importantly, how the students’ attending the school were being treated by their peers. By 3:00 pm, we had a meeting with post-secondary students and they shared their concerns with us and the problems they had in Fort Smith and at the campus. One of the most important issues discussed was day-care as it’s a problem for most post-secondary students attending the college. Later in the evening, we had supper with the students and their families. By 7:30 pm, a Dene traditional handgame tournament was scheduled at the Aurora College Campus and students, their families, special guests and the public were invited to watch the game. Aurora Kevin Kotchilea, first year student at Thebacha Campus, enjoys the handgames. College President Maurice Evans, former Salt River Chief Henry Beaver, Tłı˛chò˛ Grand Chief George Mackenzie, Phillip Mackenzie, Michael Louis Rabesca and youth were involved in the handgame tournament. The evening was fun entertainment for everyone. Grand Chief George Mackenzie meets with Tłı˛chò˛ post-secondary students at Thebacha Campus on February 6, 2009. Pamela Lafferty and Julia Mackenzie watching the handgame tournament at Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith. 8 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 5: The Year in Review 2008-2009 Boy! Those Tłı˛chò˛ youth are smart and know the game. I bet we could be like them. I wonder if I should challenge someone at the Tłı˛chò˛ handgame! February 6, 2009, handgame tournament at Fort Smith, with Grand Chief George Mackenzie and youth of Behchokǫ̀. 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 9 Section 5: The Year in Review 2008-2009 On February 23, 2009, Jane Weyallon and Joe Beaverho travelled to the community of Whatì and met with the high school students to do a presentation on the scholarship program and assist the students who will graduate to prepare them for enrollment in university or college and assist them with scholarship applications and guide them. February 23, 2009, visiting the community of Whatì and talking to high school students in Mezi Community School. 10 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 5: The Year in Review 2008-2009 Mary Ann Levernicka and Elizabeth Nitsiza and family. Aurora College Aboriginal Culture and Language Instructor grads. Aurora College grads Mary Ann Jeremicka, Mary Adele Wash and Alice Romie. Donovan Bishop attending Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith. Chief Jimmy Bruno Grad 2008. After graduating from Chief Jimmy Bruneau High School, Kevin Kotchilea is now attending the Thebacha Campus and is enrolled in Natural Resource Technology. 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 11 Section 5: The Year in Review 2008-2009 Mezi Community School Grad, June 12, 2009, Alfonz Nitsiza, Chairperson of TCSA, and Lucy Lafferty, Director of Education at TCSA. Dianne Nitsiza of Whatì graduated with a Management Certificate from Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith. After years of post-secondary education, Susan Nitsiza graduated with a Bachelor of Education from Thebacha Campus and her mother Bella Nitsiza attended her graduation ceremonies. 12 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 6: Looking Ahead to 2009-2010 It is that time of the year again, when our young high school graduates and post-secondary students are hoping to get into the college or university of their choice and to get some financial help with their expenses. There are expected to be some changes to the program in 2008-2009, which will assist all post-secondary students in meeting their financial commitments. The TCSA is proposing to respond to the findings of the 2005 program evaluation and the direction of the Tłı˛chò˛ Government, as well as to the experience of funding an unprecedented 161 post-secondary students this past year, by undertaking the following actions: • Simplifying accessibility to the program, wherever possible, and simplifying the delivery of the program, considering there is no funded program coordinator. • Ensuring that all eligible post-secondary students who apply to the program can receive funding from the program. This was a real concern in 2006-2007 where, for the first time, 97% or $480,188.00 went directly to 136 post-secondary students. If expenditures on high school students, governance and staff had not been curtailed this past year, the program would have been bankrupt and, potentially, many students would not have received funding. • Maintaining very low administration costs, if any at all, by having existing TCSA staffs continue to administer the program as part of their overall responsibilities. As well, the board members of the TCSA will continue to provide community oversight of the program and respond to any appeals by students at no cost to the program. • Reducing the funding spent on scholarships available only to the highest performing applicants and increasing the funding spent on the basic grant, which is available to all applicants. • Reducing the funds spent on high school student awards and activities to increase the amount of funding available to larger numbers of post-secondary students. By making these program changes in 2008-2009, the TCSA can ensure that the original intent of the program is honoured, which is “to provide financial support to Tłı˛chò˛ students attending post-secondary institutions.” The TCSA invites your suggestions and comments on any aspect of the Tłı˛chò˛ Post-secondary Student Support Program. Please contact: Program Manager Tłı˛chò˛ Post-secondary Student Support c/o Tłı˛chò˛ Community Services Agency Bag 5, Behchokǫ̀ , NT Canada X0E 0Y0 Telephone: 1-867-392-3000 Toll-free: 1-877-205-8145 Facsimile: 1-867-392-3001 E-mail: postsecondarysupport@tlicho.net 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 13 Section 7: Accomplishments and Success Stories Lisa Mantla Aurora College, Yellowknife Campus, NT Program: Business Administration Hometown: Community of Whatì, NWT I am a Tłı˛chò˛ citizen and was born in Yellowknife and raised in Whatì. I speak English and a little of the Tłı˛chò˛ language. I have three daughters ages 7, 4 and 3, and my common-law is Dominic. I graduated in 2000 from the Chief Jimmy Bruneau Regional High School in Edzo My original plan was to be an IT Specialist and work with computers, and then gain interest in the office field. My current job requires me to have Business Administration, and I love my job. So, I applied to college and was accepted at the Yellowknife Campus, and I want to open my options and go to Thebacha Campus instead My course is Business Administration. If I was to go to Fort Smith, I’d have daycare and school for my young family. The Tłı˛chò˛ scholarship will go towards my childrens’ school fees, daycare fees, supplies and deposits needed for our apartments. Lucy Lafferty was convinced I could succeed in high school and that really encouraged me to continue my education because it’s never too late. School was hard in the beginning and got harder in the end. I had no friends to begin with, but made a few friends. I was happy when I graduated because afterwards I got true friends. To the young people, if you want the good life where there is a secure job, not a short-term position, if you want to be the boss in your field, prepare yourself by educating yourself in the position you want. It takes a few short years and then you’re there, a professional. Don’t waste your time, but make sure you know exactly what you want to do in the next couple of years, SFA can only pay 12 semesters, choose wisely. “To the young people, if you want the good life where there is a secure job, not a short-term position, if you want to be the boss in your field, prepare yourself by educating yourself in the position you want.” 14 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 7: Accomplishments and Success Stories Doreen Ann Apples Grande Prairie Regional College, AB Program: Business Administration Hometown: Community of Gamètì, NWT I was born and raised in Gamètì. My parents are Alphonse and Marion Apples of Gamètì. My father is an active member of the Tłı˛chò˛ Government as well as a political influencer. My mother is a simple housewife who makes sure we are taken care of. What I learnt in life came from these two individuals, who showed nothing but love. I graduated from high school in 2004 from Chief Jimmy Bruneau School. It took me ten years to complete my high school. Like many other young adults, experiencing life and going through life, I thought I had it rough because I ended up becoming pregnant while in high school. But I managed to get through school throughout my whole pregnancy and I ended up taking a year off to work and raise my little baby at the time. I always knew I would eventually go back; it was just a matter of when. In those ten years of absence, I ended up having another two kids. I figured, the more I hold off the education the harder it will be. By then, I had a full-time job, three children and no education. So, one day I packed up my stuff and moved into my in-laws, unemployed and homeless. I told myself, it will not be for nothing. So, after five months of hard work, I graduated top of the class, with three children and a spouse. It was not as I envisioned it while growing up, but then again, nothing really works out the way it was suppose to or as planned. The point is, it will not be easy, but as long as it gets done. One of the reasons why I really wanted to finish high school was because it was hard to get a decent, well paid job. Without the diploma, there is constant struggle and it is a barrier. As long as I can remember, I always wanted to get into some form of a business. So, after dead end jobs one after another, I decided to pack up my kids and move to Rae with my inlaws and just do it. As soon as I was done with high school, I applied to a Business Administration program with Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC). The point is, it took me years before I finally got to do what I wanted, and that was to enroll in a Business program somewhere. As soon as I was done with high school, all the doors that were shut simply swung open, all the opportunities that I wasn’t able to access or couldn’t get in, seem to be available. It is true about getting an education – that once you pursue education there are endless opportunities available at your disposal. There were numerous services available to students at GPRC. The support system they have at the college was very informative. GPRC has a Friendship Centre on campus where students access computer, internet, telephone services as well as other support networks. The scholarship program helped me out tremendously because without their support I would not be where I am today! As a struggling, single parent with three children, it was never easy. I struggled and went through many hurdles and many tears after. I am glad I have had the support of the scholarship committee. I wanted to thank them for all the support. 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 15 Section 7: Accomplishments and Success Stories My grandparents were the late Bruno and Veronique Apples, and Pierre Sr. and Marie Mantla. My grandfather, Bruno, was a strong leader who was a Chief and advocate for the people of the North Slave region. As well, my grandfather, Mantla, was a simple man, who made his living off the land. He was a skillful bushman and a provider. I fondly remember them because they believe that times would change and they were full of wisdom. The strongest influence in my life would be my father. He was the one who continued to support me while I was in college, and he was the one who encouraged me the most. I basically looked at my life without an education and all the roadblocks that were there, and the only way out was the education. I knew that without an education, I would be struggling and that I won’t be able to teach my kids. So, one day, I had enough, and I was going to get an education at all cost. And that is what I did. Aim high, there is no such thing as impossible. Chase after your dreams... Don’t go through life wishing and hoping to be like someone else. Go through life believing that you can be who you want to be and go where you want to go. It will not be easy; the point, is just do it. Many people get stuck with wanting things they can never have. This kind of thinking only limits us. The world is your oyster with many opportunities. The more you acquire with education the vaster the opportunities will become. Don’t limit yourself. Think big and believe you can be one of those people others idealize. “Chase after your dreams... Don’t go through life wishing and hoping to be like someone else. Go through life believing that you can be who you want to be and go where you want to go.” 16 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 7: Accomplishments and Success Stories are financial aid services, Aboriginal student services, student housing, tutors, daycare, fitness facility, and library and computer lab for all students to have access to. Diane Joyce Lafferty Grande Prairie Regional College, AB Program: Business Administration Hometown: Community of Behchokǫ̀ , NWT I was born and raised in the community of Behchokǫ̀. I graduated from Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife. I didn’t return to college instantaneously, I ended up working for the GNWT and as time went by I had my first child, which kept me from going back to school. But that didn’t stop me. I always wanted to further my education and accomplished my goal. In early 2007 I applied to Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) and enrolled in the Administrative Technology Intensive Program, specializing in Computerized Accounting. I graduated with a Diploma in the spring of 2008. I am returning to GPRC this fall 2009 to enroll in the Business Administration Program. At the GPRC, all services were available for the students to make the transition easier. There One of my main concerns as a student was financial difficulties. The GNWT Student Financial Assistance was not adequate to cover my monthly expenses while away at school. With the support from Tłı˛chò˛ scholarships it has really helped me financially, not having to worry about expenses, and it also help me to be at ease and concentrate more on my studies. Having the Tłı˛chò˛ scholarship in place is one of the immense financial supports for us Tłı˛chò˛ students. Not many students get this kind of support from their local community and we are so blessed to have this financial support. I’m so pleased my family and friends were constantly there to support me to accomplish my ambition. To all you students, stay in school and finish what you have started. It will be worth it at the end. With all the qualifications you’ve accomplished, certainly it will open doors of opportunities with a brighter future! “With all the qualifications you’ve accomplished, certainly it will open doors of opportunities with a brighter future!” 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 17 Section 7: Accomplishments and Success Stories Stephanie Behrens Aurora College, Thebacha Campus, NT Program: Natural Resources Technology Hometown: Community of Behchokǫ̀ , NWT My name is Stephanie Behrens and I am a Tłı˛chò˛ resident from Behchokǫ̀ , NT. I am the granddaughter of Dora Migwi and the late Joseph Migwi, the daughter to Fred and Louisa Behrens, and the sister to Caleb Behrens. I am the niece and cousin to many. I have the very important role of being the mother of two beautiful boys, Julian and Elijah Behrens. I have lived in Behchokǫ̀ for the majority of my life, until I decided to venture out and work on giving my boys and myself a better and brighter future. I have been a single mother to them for quite a while now and I can say by venturing out into the unknown, not knowing what it will bring to us, was not an easy passage for me. I have run into many obstacles along the way and have been able to overcome these obstacles and used them as path builders for me. I graduated high school with top honours and was nominated unanimously by my peers as the 2003 valedictorian. This gave me the opportunity to represent my peers by giving a speech at the ceremony. After graduating high school, I felt compelled to further my education to postsecondary schooling, so that I could give my children and myself a life that will open many doors. I moved to Yellowknife for the Nursing Program at Aurora College and attended it for a semester. I found that becoming a nurse was not in my interests, so I decided to take a year off of school to upgrade at CJBS. While I tended to my schoolwork, I was able to substitute teach for the high school. Taking the year off allowed me to reflect and decide what I really wanted to do career wise. I became very interested in sciences and wondered for a while what I could possibly do with science and the fact that I don’t want to be stuck in an office all day. It was during this time that the field of Environmental Studies had grabbed my attention and really got my mind thinking, maybe this could be a job for me. I again ventured out of Rae Edzo, but this time to Fort Smith to go to the Aurora College in hopes of attending the Natural Resource Technology Program (NRTP), but it was cancelled due to lack of interest. I settled for the Pre-technology program to upgrade my sciences and conquered it. After completing Pre-technology, I applied to NRTP and was supposed to start my first year, but couldn’t because my funding didn’t come through. I had the choice of going back home or staying in Fort Smith and furthering my education by taking another program. So I did and applied for Management Studies. I got accepted. So I took that program and passed it. I now have a certificate for Management Studies. My long awaited goal of entering NRTP finally become a reality in the summer of 2007, where I began the two-year course with a 26-day introduction at Tsu Lake, a camp 20 minutes away from Fort Smith. What you may call a moment of clarity hit me and I realized this is where I belong. I have just recently graduated from this program after two years of summer and winter camps, including a caribou hunt and I can truly say that it was the best time of my life. 18 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 7: Accomplishments and Success Stories I leave this program with a diploma and an even bigger dream of obtaining my Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science at the University of Lethbridge. I am getting closer to this goal as the days pass on and am becoming extremely nervous and scared, but I know that doing this will allow many doors to be open for me when I am done. I am already relishing all the hard work and effort. I was fortunate enough to have worked with Environment and Natural Resource last summer and this summer I am working for BHP, which is an awesome experience. I might not have been able to accomplish any of these goals if it wasn’t for the financial support I have received from the Tłı˛chò˛ scholarship committee, and the emotional support from my many friends and family members. I have to thank each and every one of you who have been there for me and have believed in me. I have nothing but gratitude for all of you. I am grateful for having so much support, especially from my family. As you may know, my late grandfather, Joseph Migwi, was an advocate for the youth and education, and now I can truly say that I am living to his dream, which makes me extremely proud of myself. I know he is up there looking down at me with nothing but admiration and pride. I’d also like to say to the many people out there who strive to make changes for themselves and are too afraid – there is no need to be. Although there may be some obstacles getting in your way, you can always use it to your benefit and it will make you a stronger person. I have been able to accomplish so much in the past years while being a single mother and I think if I can do it then anyone can do it. It may sound like a cliché, but it’s true; all it takes is a little hard work and determination. There is so much more out there to see and experience, and it won’t happen by just staying home, hoping things will get better. I hope that you can look at my situation and think to yourselves that you can actually do it because I know you can. It is never easy to face your fears, self-doubts and gain the confidence to pursue your dreams. But it is harder and sadder to look back with regrets tomorrow and in future years on what you didn’t do when you had the chance. Your time is precious, so throw caution to the wind. Just for today, achieve your secret dreams and desires, and trust in yourself. “Don’t dream it, do it.” “I have been able to accomplish so much in the past years while being a single mother and I think if I can do it then anyone can do it. It may sound like a cliché, but it’s true; all it takes is a little hard work and determination.” 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 19 Section 7: Accomplishments and Success Stories Celine Vukson Trent University, Peterborough, ON Program: Canadian and Indigenous Studies, M.A. Hometown: Community of Behchokǫ̀ , NWT I was born and raised in Behchokǫ̀ , and my parents were Joe and Julie Mackenzie of Behchokǫ̀. As the second eldest of ten children, I can remember growing up in a one-room log home with my grandmother, Marie Mackenzie, and my uncles, aunts and cousins. I attended Joseph Burr Tyrrell High School in Fort Smith and lived in Breynat Hall. I also attended and graduated from Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife and lived in Akaitcho Hall. My initial plan after high school graduation was to be self-supporting by holding a full-time office job, which I did in Yellowknife. I became interested in and received my Journalism diploma and held various media related positions. I plan to continue toward a Doctorate Degree to teach and write. I am currently completing my M.A. Degree in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. I previously attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford and Waterloo, and Algonquin College in Ottawa. There were many services available at the campus, from student academic counselling services to writing and studying centres, including Aboriginal student associations and an Elders’ gathering place (Trent). The Tłı˛chò˛ scholarships funding helped in that I went into my next school year debt-free from school and research. It also enabled me to purchase the most current and relevant books and course materials for my courses and research, including providing me with the community moral support. My parents, Joe and Julie Mackenzie, and our Elders and leaders taught me to continue with education, and it is still very important for me to honour their commitment in order to better our lives as Tłı˛chò˛ people. Staying in high school and finishing Grade 12 is an incredible achievement and a positive beginning. More importantly, with God’s help, a world of learning, knowledge and friendship will open to you, allowing you to make the right academic and career choices. Completing Grade 12 means you care about enriching and investing your lives with a chance for a higher education and a job you will succeed in and enjoy. It also shows that you honour the educational and cultural legacy envisioned by Chief Jimmy Bruneau and other Tłı˛chò˛ Elders and leaders. The powerful visionary statement, “Strong Like Two People”, is about faith and mobility that we as the Tłı˛chò˛ nation will succeed with both Tłı˛chò˛ and English language and culture. Having Grade 12 means you acknowledge your own Tłı˛chò˛ strength and identity to enable you to compete against thousands of students with exceptionally high academic standards in colleges and universities. As Tłı˛chò˛ students, Masi Cho that we can participate, confident that we do have the highest vision, support and hopes of our Tłı˛chò˛ leaders and communities, including inheriting some Tłı˛chò˛ hard work ethics of our parents and forefathers. By making a commitment to stay in school, finish Grade 12 and do you’re very best, you will find nezi de opportunities and move forward with confidence. “Having Grade 12 means you acknowledge your own Tłı˛chò˛ strength and identity to enable you to compete against thousands of students with exceptionally high academic standards in colleges and universities.” 20 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 8: Colleges, Universities and Achievement Awards From 1997 to 2009, the Tłı˛chò˛ Scholarship Program has supported the education of Tłı˛chò˛ citizens who have achieved the following degrees, diplomas and other awards: • 177 Post-secondary Certificates in the following areas: Automotive System, Automotive Technology, Bible Studies, Carpentry Trades Access, Carpentry, Cooking Courses, Disability and Community Support, General Arts and Science, Heavy Equipment Operator, Home and Community Support, Human Resource Management, Management Studies, Office Administration, Early Childhood Education, Fashion Design, Massage Therapy, Teacher Assistant, Teaching ESL, Camp Services, Haul Truck Operator, Welding, Instrumental Technology, Computer Information, Homecare Program, Jeweller and Metal Work, Forestry Management, Aboriginal Language Program, Media Fundamental, Culinary and Community Counsellor Program • 51 Diplomas in the following areas: Fines Arts, Fashion Merchandising, Management Studies, Public Sector Management, Office Administration, Recreation Leadership Program, Teachers Education Program, Aboriginal Culture and Language Instructor Program, Administration Technology, Aviation, Biological Science, Business Administration, Media Studies, Nursing Program, Natural Resources Technology and Professional Cooking, Mental Health Program • 29 Degrees in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Social Work • 2 Master’s Degrees in the following areas: Master of Fine Arts, Master of Education • 20 Apprenticeships in the following areas: Carpentry 1st Year and 3rd Year, Heavy Equipment Technology 2nd/3rd/4th Year, Instrumental Technology 2nd/4th Year Class, Power Engineering 4th/5th Year, Electrician and Carpentry 4th Year Journeyman 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 21 Section 9: A List of Participants in the Scholarship Program 1997-2009 Since the fall of 1997, at least 622 Tłı˛chò˛ students have received financial support from the former Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, which is now the official the Tłı˛chò˛ Government. It should be recognized that where programs continued over multiple years, many of these students received funding for each year of the program. The following list reflects our records at this time. We would appreciate any assistance in updating or correcting the names and addresses. If you see omissions or mistakes, we would appreciate hearing about it. 1) Antoine, Allan – Fort Providence, NWT 2) Ashton, Crystal – Ottawa, ON 3) Ashton, Julianna – Ottawa, ON 4) Apples, Anthony – Gamètì, NWT 5) Apples, Bessie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 6) Apples, Clayton – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 7) Apples, Doreen Ann – Gamètì, NWT 8) Apples, Emmerence – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 9) Apples, Eric – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 10) Apples, Gary – Gamètì, NWT 11) Apples, Kandace – Gamètì, NWT 12) Apples, Paul – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 13) Apples, William – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 14) Arden, Patsy – Yellowknife, NWT 15) Austin, Lena – Edmonton, Alberta 16) Bailey, Rose – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 17) Balsillie, Candace H. – Yellowknife, NWT 18) Balsillie, Therese – Yellowknife, NWT 19) Base, Berna – Yellowknife, NWT 20) Base, Georgina – Yellowknife, NWT 21) Beaulieu, Berna – Edmonton, AB 22) Beaulieu, Brenda – Edmonton, AB 23) Beaulieu, Larry – Fort Resolution, NWT 24) Beaulieu, Tracy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 25) Beaverho, Andrew – Whatì, NWT 26) Beaverho, Bernice – Whatì, NWT 27) Beaverho, Delphine – Yellowknife, NWT 28) Beaverho, Derek – Whatì, NWT 29) Beaverho, Diane – Whatì, NWT 30) Beaverho, Eva – Yellowknife, NWT 31) Beaverho, Freda – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 32) Beaverho, Jason – Whatì, NWT 33) Beaverho, Joe – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 34) Beaverho, Justina – Yellowknife, NWT 35) Beaverho, Loreen – Whatì, NWT 36) Beaverho, Lucy – Whatì, NWT 37) Beaverho, Nora – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 38) Beaverho, Stephanie – Yellowknife, NWT 39) Beaverho, Tammy – Yellowknife, NWT 40) Beaverho, Walter S. – Whatì, NWT 41) Behrens, Caleb – Fort McMurray, AB 42) Behrens, Louisa – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 43) Behrens, Stephanie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 44) Bekale, April – Yellowknife, NWT 45) Bekale, Genevieve – Gametì, NWT 46) Bekale, Helen – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 47) Bekale, Lena – Yellowknife, NWT 48) Bekale, Therese – Gamètì, NWT 49) Bekale, Tracey – Gamètì, NWT 50) Bekale, Trudie – Yellowknife, NWT 51) Bellchambers, Jennifer – Ottawa, ON 52) Bishop, Donovan – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 53) Bishop, Clayton – Yellowknife, NWT 54) Bishop, Gloria – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 55) Bishop, Heather – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 56) Bishop, Jennifer – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 57) Bishop, Josephine (Josie) – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 58) Bishop, Lloyd – Whatì, NWT 59) Bishop-Nitsiza, Sally – Whatì, NWT 60) Black, Albert – Whatì, NWT 61) Black, Jonathan – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 62) Black, Marjorie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 63) Black, Nicole Marie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 64) Blackduck, Alison – Yellowknife, NWT 22 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 9: A List of Participants in the Scholarship Program 1997-2009 65) Blackduck-Wetrade, Belinda – Gamètì, NWT 66) Blackduck, Chris F. – Yellowknife, NWT 67) Blackduck, Chris J. – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 68) Blackduck, Deanna – Yellowknife, NWT 69) Blackduck, Francis – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 70) Blackduck-Wetrade, Jasmine – Gamètì, NWT 71) Blackduck, Morris – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 72) Blackduck-Wetrade, Rita – Gamètì, NWT 73) Blondin, Colinda – Yellowknife, NWT 74) Blondin, Glenn – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 75) Boline, Brenda – Yellowknife, NWT 76) Boline, Priscilla – Yellowknife, NWT 77) Bouvier, Cordelia – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 78) Bouvier-White, Mary Louise – Yellowknife, NWT 79) Bouvier, Stacey – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 80) Bradbury, Candace 81) Camille, Kevin – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 82) Campbell, Lucy – Surrey, BC 83) Camsell, Cassandra – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 84) Camsell, Donna K – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 85) Camsell, Shawn – Inuvik, NWT 86) Champlain, Joanne – Whatì, NWT 87) Champlain, Roger – Whatì, NWT 88) Charlo, Roberta – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 89) Chechotko, Michelle – Sparwood, BC 90) Chilly, Jane 91) Chinkon-Sangris, Julia – Yellowknife, NWT 92) Chocolate, Alison M. – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 93) Chocolate, Bruce – Yellowknife, NWT 94) Chocolate, Cecilia – Gamètì, NWT 95) Chocolate, Cheryl – Gamètì, NWT 96) Chocolate, Darryl – Yellowknife, NWT 97) Chocolate, Denise – Gamètì, NWT 98) Chocolate, Eunice – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 99) Chocolate, Gerald – Gametì, NWT 100) Chocolate, Grace Ann – Yellowknife, NWT 101) Chocolate, Karen – Hay River, NWT 102) Chocolate, Leah – Gamètì, NWT 103) Chocolate, Madeline – Gamètì, NWT 104) Chocolate, Myrna – Gamètì, NWT 105) Chocolate, Sally – Yellowknife, NWT 106) Chocolate, Valerie – Gamètì, NWT 107) Clark, Jenna – Prince George, BC 108) Daniels, Anita – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 109) Daniels, Jeremy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 110) Daniels, Roberta – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 111) Diener, Connie – Yellowknife, NWT 112) Diener, Darren – Yellowknife, NWT 113) Diener, Karla Mae – Yellowknife, NWT 114) Diener, Tracy – Yellowknife, NWT 115) Desjardins, Nicolette – Yellowknife, NWT 116) Doig, Danny – Yellowknife, NWT 117) Doig, Nora – Yellowknife, NWT 118) Douglas, Mary Therese – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 119) Drybones, Alizette – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 120) Drybones, Betty Ann – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 121) Drybones, Cynthia – Yellowknife, NWT 122) Drybones, George – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 123) Drybones, Hilda – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 124) Drybones, Lena – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 125) Drybones, Katrina – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 126) Drybones, Mary Adele – Gamètì, NWT 127) Drybones, Ricky – Whatì, NWT 128) Drybones, Russell – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 129) Drybones, Samantha – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 130) Drybones, Sandra – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 131) Drybones, Shirley – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 132) Drybones, Victoria – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 133) Drybones, Vivian – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 134) Drybones, Wendy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 135) Drygeese, Bella – Yellowknife, NWT 136) Drygeese, Marty – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 23 Section 9: A List of Participants in the Scholarship Program 1997-2009 137) Dryneck, Antonia – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 138) Dryneck, Bobby – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 139) Dryneck, Daphnie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 140) Dryneck, David – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 141) Dryneck, Eva – Hay River, NWT 142) Dryneck, Kathy – Wekweètì, NWT 143) Dryneck, Mark – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 144) Dryneck, Mary Rose – Yellowknife, NWT 145) Dryneck, Mary Therese – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 146) Dryneck, Rambo – Wekweètì, NWT 147) Dryneck, Suzanne – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 148) Ekendia, Gloria – Gamètì, NWT 149) Ekendia, Nora – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 150) Ekendia, Skye – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 151) Erasmus, Edie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 152) Erasmus, Fay – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 153) Erasmus, Ian – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 154) Erasmus, Jenny – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 155) Erasmus, Joe – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 156) Erasmus, Lillian – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 157) Erasmus, Theresa – Lethbridge, AB 158) Erasmus-Zoe, Violet – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 159) Eronchi, June – Yellowknife, NWT 160) Eronchi Bohnet, Mabel – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 161) Etsemba, Janita – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 162) Etsemba, Terri – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 163) Evans, Celestine – Fort Smith, NWT 164) Evans, Reginald (RJ) – Fort Smith, NWT 165) Eyakfwo, Celine – Wekweètì, NWT 166) Eyakfwo, Doreen – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 167) Eyakfwo, Jasper – Gamètì, NWT 168) Eyakfwo, Pete – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 169) Flesher, Lori Lynn – Thunder Bay, ON 170) Flunki, Brenda – Whatì, NWT 171) Flunki, Kerry Ann – Whatì, NWT 172) Flunki, Larry – Whatì, NWT 173) Flunki, Terry – Whatì, NWT 174) Football, Adeline – Wekweètì, NWT 175) Football, Celine – Yellowknife, NWT 176) Football, Colinda – Wekweètì, NWT 177) Football, Corine – Yellowknife, NWT 178) Football, Denise – Yellowknife, NWT 179) Football, Dennis – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 180) Football, Dexter – Yellowknife, NWT 181) Football, Gary – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 182) Football, Jessica – Whatì, NWT 183) Football, Janet – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 184) Football, Laura May – Whatì, NWT 185) Football, Mary Louise – Whatì, NWT 186) Football, Ruby – Yellowknife, NWT 187) Franki-Smith, Dawn – Yellowknife, NWT 188) Franki, Debra – Yellowknife, NWT 189) Franki, Georgina – Yellowknife, NWT 190) Franki, Johnston – Inuvik, NWT 191) Frankie, Christopher – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 192) Frankie, Fabian 193) Frankie, Savannah – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 194) Fredlund, Donna – Thunder Bay, ON 195) Gargan, Eric – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 196) Gargan, Lena – Whatì, NWT 197) Gauthier, Norma – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 198) Giroux, Valmour – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 199) Gon, Bobby – Yellowknife, NWT 200) Gon, Carly – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 201) Gon, Cindy – Gamètì, NWT 202) Gon, Jesse James – Yellowknife, NWT 203) Gon, John James – Yellowknife, NWT 204) Gon, Lawrence – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 205) Gon, Marissa – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 206) Gon, Mary Ann – Yellowknife, NWT 207) Goulet, Michelle – (USA) 208) Grandjambe, Robert – Whatì, NWT 209) Grosco, Dominic – Whatì, NWT 210) Harvey, Cody – Grande Prairie, AB 24 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 9: A List of Participants in the Scholarship Program 1997-2009 211) Henderson, Donna – Thompson, MB 212) Heron, Douglas G – Yellowknife, NWT 213) Huskey, Mabel – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 214) Huskey, Peter – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 215) Huskey, Richard – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 216) Jeremick’ca, Angel – Yellowknife, NWT 217) Jeremick’ca, Amanda – Whatì, NWT 218) Jeremick’ca, Katrina – Yellowknife, NWT 219) Jeremick’ca, Mary Ann – Whatì, NWT 220) Jeremick’ca, Matthew – Whatì, NWT 221) Jeremick’ca, Norma – Yellowknife, NWT 222) Johnson, Faye – Fort Smith, NWT 223) Johnson, Tracy – Yellowknife, NWT 224) Jorstead, Catherine – Inuvik, NWT 225) Jorstead, David – Inuvik, NWT 226) Judas, Cecilia – Wekweètì, NWT 227) Judas, Madeline – Wekweètì, NWT 228) Kell, Cecilia – Yellowknife, NWT 229) Klugie, Margaret – Fort Smith, NWT 230) Kodzin, Diane – Wekweètì, NWT 231) Kodzin, Helen – Yellowknife, NWT 232) Kodzin, Lily Ann – Yellowknife, NWT 233) Kodzin, Heather – Wekweti, NWT 234) Kodzin, Martha – Wekweètì, NWT 235) Kodzin, Noella – Wekweètì, NWT 236) Kodzin, Shawn – Wekweètì, NWT 237) Kotchelia, Elvis – Whatì, NWT 238) Kotchelia, Freddy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 239) Kotchelia, George – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 240) Kotchilea, Kelvin – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 241) Kotchelia, Leon – Whatì, NWT 242) Kotchilea, Phoebe – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 243) Koyina, Leroy – Yellowknife, NWT 244) Koyina, Serge – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 245) Krivda-Rabesca, Barbara – Yellowknife, NWT 246) Lafferty, Betty – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 247) Lafferty, Brandon – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 248) Lafferty, Brian (Gon) – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 249) Lafferty, Charlene – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 250) Lafferty, Diane (Dora Marie) – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 251) Lafferty, Donavan – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 252) Lafferty, Dora Marie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 253) Lafferty, Elvis – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 254) Lafferty, Freddy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 255) Lafferty, George – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 256) Lafferty, Jackson – Yellowknife, NWT 257) Lafferty, Jane – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 258) Lafferty, Karen – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 259) Lafferty, Lawrence – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 260) Lafferty, Leona – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 261) Lafferty, Lucy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 262) Lafferty, Madeline – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 263) Lafferty, Pamela – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 264) Lafferty, Peter John – Fort Good Hope, NWT 265) Lafferty, Regina – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 266) Lafferty, Ricky – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 267) Lafferty, Rosa – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 268) Lafferty, Tara Lee – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 269) Lafferty, Thomas – Yellowknife, NWT 270) Lafferty, Shirley – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 271) Lafferty, Stephanie – Yellowknife, NWT 272) Lafferty, Yolanda – High Level, AB 273) Laffoley, Cindy – Sherwood Park, AB 274) Laing, Monique – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 275) Lamouelle, Dorothy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 276) Lamouelle, Kramer – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 277) Lamouelle, Jasper – Edmonton, AB 278) Lamouelle, Mary – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 279) Lamouelle, Patricia – Yellowknife, NWT 280) Lamouelle, Virginia – Wekweètì, NWT 281) Lindsey, Margaret – Edmonton, AB 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 25 Section 9: A List of Participants in the Scholarship Program 1997-2009 282) Lindsey, Sheryl 283) Liske, Lucky – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 284) Liske, Mary Louise – Yellowknife, NWT 285) Liske, Tony – Yellowknife, NWT 286) Liske-Rabesca, Anthony – Edmonton, AB 287) Mackenzie, Anne E. – Yellowknife, NWT 288) Mackenzie, Alison – Lakefield, ON 289) Mackenzie, Charlotte – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 290) Mackenzie, David – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 291) Mackenzie, Dayna – Quesnel, BC 292) Mackenzie, George – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 293) Mackenzie-Stringer, Holly – Yellowknife, NWT 294) Mackenzie-Yakabuski, Grace – Yellowknife, NWT 295) Mackenzie, Jeffrey – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 296) Mackenzie, Jessica – Lakefield, ON 297) Mackenzie, Julia – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 298) Mackenzie, Lisa – Yellowknife, NWT 299) Mackenzie, Mark – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 300) Mackenzie, Mary Adele – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 301) Mackenzie Simba, Marca – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 302) Mackenzie, Rambo – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 303) Mackenzie, Therese – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 304) Mackenzie, Tina – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 305) Mackenzie, Violet – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 306) McPherson, Calum – Yellowknife, NWT 307) McPherson, Gaeleen – Yellowknife, NWT 308) McPherson, Morven – Yellowknife, NWT 309) McPherson, Scott – Yellowknife, NWT 310) Mantla, Alestine – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 311) Mantla, Alice Albina – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 312) Mantla, Cathy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 313) Mantla, Charles – Yellowknife, NWT 314) Mantla, Crystal Yolanda – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 315) Mantla, Daniel – Yellowknife, NWT 316) Mantla, Darla – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 317) Mantla, Darrell – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 318) Mantla, Derreck – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 319) Mantla, Elsie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 320) Mantla, Eva – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 321) Mantla, Georgie M. – Whatì, NWT 322) Mantla, Georgie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 323) Mantla, Janice – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 324) Mantla, Janita – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 325) Mantla, Jeffrey N. – Whatì, NWT 326) Mantla, Jeffrey – Gamètì, NWT 327) Mantla, John – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 328) Mantla, Justin – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 329) Mantla, Krista – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 330) Mantla, Kyler N. – Whatì, NWT 331) Mantla, Leona – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 332) Mantla, Lianne – Yellowknife, NWT 333) Mantla, Lisa – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 334) Mantla, Mandy Ruth – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 335) Mantla, Marcella – Yellowknife, NWT 336) Mantla, Mary Rose – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 337) Mantla, Marilyn – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 338) Mantla, Mason – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 339) Mantla, Micheal – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 340) Mantla, Melissa – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 341) Mantla, Patricia – Yellowknife, NWT 342) Mantla, Therese P. – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 343) Mantla, Therese – Gamètì, NWT 344) Mantla, Roxanne J. – Gamètì, NWT 345) Mantla, Roxanna – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 346) Mantla, Rusty – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 347) Mantla, Ryan – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 348) Mantla, Sheila – Yellowknife, NWT 349) Mantla, William D. – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 350) Marion, Deanna – Yellowknife, NWT 351) Marion, Giselle – Yellowknife, NWT 352) Martin, Marilyn – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 353) Migwi, Cecilia – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 26 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 9: A List of Participants in the Scholarship Program 1997-2009 354) Migwi, Gina – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 355) Migwi, Jennifer – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 356) Migwi, Kasandra – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 357) Migwi, Lisa – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 358) Migwi, Mabel – Yellowknife, NWT 359) Moore, Teya – Yellowknife, NWT 360) McKay, Cody Justin 361) McSwain, Raymond – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 362) McSwain, Shawn – Hay River, NWT 363) McSwain, Stacie – Hay River, NWT 364) Moosenose, Adrian – Whatì, NWT 365) Moosenose, Crissy Ann – Whatì, NWT 366) Moosenose, Jereck – Whatì, NWT 367) Moosenose, Joe Louis – Whatì, NWT 368) Moosenose, Mary Rose – Whatì, NWT 369) Moosenose, Mavis – Whatì, NWT 370) Moosenose, Peter – Whatì, NWT 371) Moosenose, Shawn – Whatì, NT 372) Morin, Steve – Yellowknife, NWT 373) Naedzo, Alice – Whatì, NWT 374) Naedzo, Amanda – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 375) Naedzo, Davis – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 376) Naedzo, Freddy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 377) Naedzo, Jennifer – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 378) Naedzo, Julia – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 379) Naedzo, Johnny – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 380) Naedzo, Phoebe – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 381) Naskan, Terri – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 382) Nickerson, Marie Mavis – Yellowknife, NWT 383) Nitsiza, Albina – Yellowknife, NWT 384) Nitsiza, Alicia – Whatì, NWT 385) Nitsiza, Billy – Whatì, NWT 386) Nitsiza, Cheyenne – Whatì, NWT 387) Nitsiza, Clifford – Whatì, NWT 388) Nitsiza, David – Whatì, NWT 389) Nitsiza, Dianne – Whatì, NWT 390) Nitsiza, Elvis – Whatì, NWT 391) Nitsiza, Eva – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 392) Nitsiza, Gary – Whatì, NWT 393) Nitsiza, Jesley – Whatì, NWT 394) Nitsiza, Jonas – Whatì, NWT 395) Nitsiza, Justin – Whatì, NWT 396) Nitsiza, Karan B. – Whatì, NWT 397) Nitsiza, Karen – Whatì, NWT 398) Nitsiza, Karen M. – Whatì, NWT 399) Nitsiza, Kevin – Whatì, NWT 400) Nitsiza, Larry – Whatì, NWT 401) Nitsiza, Lena – Whatì, NWT 402) Nitsiza, Laura Lee – Whatì, NWT 403) Nitsiza, Marie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 404) Nitsiza, Norma Ann – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 405) Nitsiza, Rita – Whatì, NWT 406) Nitsiza, Rocky – Whatì, NWT 407) Nitsiza, Susan – Whatì, NWT 408) Nitsiza, Therese – Whatì, NWT 409) Nitsiza, Thomas – Whatì, NWT 410) Nitsiza, Tina – Whatì, NWT 411) Nitsiza, Travis – Whatì, NWT 412) Paquette, Kyle – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 413) Pentland, Karen – Edmonton, AB 414) Quitte, Beatrice – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 415) Quitte, Charlie – Whatì, NWT 416) Quitte, Gilbert – Yellowknife, NWT 417) Quitte, Larry – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 418) Quitte, Suzanne – Whatì, NWT 419) Quitte-Wedzin, Percy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 420) Rabesca, Amanda – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 421) Rabesca, Bertha – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 422) Rabesca, Bonnie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 423) Rabesca, Brian – Yellowknife, NWT 424) Rabesca, Carole – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 425) Rabesca, Charlene – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 426) Rabesca, Chris – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 427) Rabesca, Claudia – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 27 Section 9: A List of Participants in the Scholarship Program 1997-2009 428) Rabesca, Curtis – Whatì, NWT 429) Rabesca, Darla – Whatì, NWT 430) Rabesca, Doris – Yellowknife, NWT 431) Rabesca, Darren – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 432) Rabesca, Edna – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 433) Rabesca, Kerry Lee – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 434) Rabesca, Jacynthia – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 435) Rabesca, Janet – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 436) Rabesca, John Paul – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 437) Rabesca, Larry – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 438) Rabesca, Mary Jane – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 439) Rabesca, Patricia Ann – Whatì, NWT 440) Rabesca, Ricky D – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 441) Rabesca, Stephanie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 442) Rabesca, Thomas – Whatì, NWT 443) Rabesca, Tony – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 444) Rabesca, Rebecca – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 445) Rabesca, Richard – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 446) Richardson, Chris – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 447) Richardson, Kara – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 448) Richardson, Pamela – Yellowknife, NWT 449) Richardson, Sean – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 450) Richardson, Treeva – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 451) Ritchie, Elizabeth – Hay River, NWT 452) Roberts, Stacie – Yellowknife, NWT 453) Rombs, Linda 454) Romie, Adrian – Whatì, NWT 455) Romie, Alice – Whatì, NWT 456) Romie, Darcy – Whatì, NWT 457) Romie, Elizabeth – Yellowknife, NWT 458) Romie, Laura – Whatì, NWT 459) Romie, Preston Jasper – Whatì, NWT 460) Sabourin, Denise Ann – Fort Providence, NWT 461) Sabourin, Marie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 462) Sage, Tyler B. – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 463) Sangris, Candace – Yellowknife, NWT 464) Sanspariel, Belinda – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 465) Sanspariel, Christine – Yellowknife, NWT 466) Sanspariel, Elizabeth – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 467) Schutz, Marissa – Edmonton, Alberta 468) Scott, Amos – Yellowknife, NWT 469) Scott, Benjamin – Yellowknife, NWT 470) Scott, Dahti – Yellowknife, NWT 471) Scott, Dehga – Yellowknife, NWT 472) Scott, Itoah – Yellowknife, NWT 473) Scott, Ouri – Yellowknife, NWT 474) Scott, Sadetlo – Yellowknife, NWT 475) Siemens, Peter – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 476) Simpson, Charlene – Whatì, NWT 477) Simpson, Colin – Whatì, NWT 478) Simpson, Ernestine – Whatì, NWT 479) Simpson, Jessica – Yellowknife, NWT 480) Simpson, Johnny – Whatì, NWT 481) Simpson, Kevin – Whatì, NWT 482) Simpson, Lesley – Whatì, NWT 483) Simpson, Mary Rose – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 484) Simpson, Nathan – Whatì, NWT 485) Simpson, Tracy – Yellowknife, NWT 486) Smith, Christine – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 487) Smith, Holly – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 488) Smith, Julie Ann – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 489) Smith, Tiffany – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 490) Smith, Tracy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 491) Smith, Simon – Yellowknife, NWT 492) Smith, Shirley – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 493) Smith, Warren – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 494) Steinwand, Dee Dee – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 495) Steinwand, Ernestine – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 496) Steinwand, John – Whatì, NWT 497) Steinwand, Mark – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 498) Steinwand, Tammy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 499) Steinwand, Tyanna – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 500) Tailbone-Potter, Rachel – Williams Lake, BC 28 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 9: A List of Participants in the Scholarship Program 1997-2009 501) Tinqui, Ave – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 502) Tinqui, Almer – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 503) Tinqui, Freddy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 504) Tinqui, Galvin – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 505) Tinqui, John – Whatì, NWT 506) Tinqui, Karla – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 507) Tinqui, Timerin – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 508) Tsatchia, Joni – Wekweti, NWT 509) Tinqui, Tommy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 510) Tsatzia, Colinda – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 511) Vachon, Jennifer – Yellowknife, NWT 512) Van Camp, Jamie – Fort Smith, NWT 513) Van Camp, Johnny – Fort Smith, NWT 514) Van Camp, Richard – Fort Smith, NWT 515) Van Camp, Roger – Fort Smith, NWT 516) Vandal, Johnathan – Whatì, NWT 517) Vital, Adeline – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 518) Vukson, Celine – Brantford, ON 519) Vukson, Jonathan – Brantford, ON 520) Vukson, Juliann – Brantford, ON 521) Vukson, Laurie – Brantford, ON 522) Vukson, Matthew – Brantford, Ontario 523) Wah-Shee, Alex James – Yellowknife, NWT 524) Walsh, Juliette – Hay River, NWT 525) Walsh, Marie Adele – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 526) Wanazah, Nancy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 527) Washie, Doreen – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 528) Washie, Florita – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 529) Washie, Jennifer – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 530) Washie, Peter John – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 531) Washie, Joyce – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 532) Waugh-Beaulieu, Tanya – Meath Park, SK 533) WahShee, Ora-Naja – Yellowknife, NWT 534) WahShee, Rosa – Yellowknife, NWT 535) Wedawin, Barbara – Whatì, NWT 536) Wedawin, Tephaine – Whatì, NWT 537) Wedawin, Gary Stephen – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 538) Wedawin, Sandy – Whatì, NWT 539) Wedzin, Alfred – Edmonton, AB 540) Wedzin, Bertha – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 541) Wedzin, Doreen – Yellowknife, NWT 542) Wedzin, Gary – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 543) Wedzin, James – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 544) Wedzin, Keri Ann – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 545) Wedzin, Lloyd – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 546) Wedzin, Nora – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 547) Wedzin-Quitte, Robyn – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 548) Wellin, Alex F. – Fort Simpson, NWT 549) Wellin, Bernadette – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 550) Wellin, Cecilia – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 551) Wellin, Edith – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 552) Wellin, Logan – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 553) Wellin, Lorris – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 554) Wetrade, Byron – Yellowknife, NWT 555) Wetrade, Donna – Yellowknife, NWT 556) Wetrade-Bishop, Janet – Yellowknife, NWT 557) Wetrade, Darcy – Yellowknife, NWT 558) Wetrade, Jason – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 559) Wetrade, Jennifer – Gamètì, NWT 560) Wetrade, Johnny – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 561) Wetrade, Marylynn – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 562) Wetrade, Phoebe Ann – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 563) Wetrade, Priscilla – Gamètì, NWT 564) Wetrade, Sharon Tracy – Yellowknife, NWT 565) Wetrade, Tina – Yellowknife, NWT 566) Wetrade, Tommy – Yellowknife, NWT 567) Weyallon, Andrew – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 568) Weyallon, Celine – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 569) Weyallon, Corey – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 570) Weyallon, Ernestine – Yellowknife, NWT 571) Weyallon, Jane – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 572) Weyallon, Rachenda – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 573) Weyallon, Richard – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 574) Weyallon, Trena – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 29 Section 9: A List of Participants in the Scholarship Program 1997-2009 575) Weyallon, Virginia – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 576) Whane, Vivian – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 577) Wiebe, Sara Jane – Winnipeg, MB 578) Wilcox, Nora 579) Willey, Tammy 580) Williah, Dorothy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 581) Williah, Josie – Whatì, NWT 582) Williah, Tony – Whatì, NWT 583) Williah, Violet – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 584) Woodcock, Roberta 585) Woods, Tara – Yellowknife, NWT 586) Woods, Vivian – Yellowknife, NWT 587) Yakkenia, Marie A. – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 588) Zoe-Chocolate, Alice – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 589) Zoe, Amy – Yellowknife, NWT 590) Zoe, Angela – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 591) Zoe, Audrey – Yellowknife, NWT 592) Zoe, Belinda – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 593) Zoe, Benjamin – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 594) Zoe-Chocolate, Camilla – Yellowknife, NWT 595) Zoe, Daniel – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 596) Zoe, Deanna – Yellowknife, NWT 597) Zoe, Denise – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 598) Zoe, Dolly – Yellowknife, NWT 599) Zoe-Chocolate, Donna Ann – Yellowknife, NWT 600) Zoe-Chocolate, Doreen – Yellowknife, NWT 601) Zoe, Florence – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 602) Zoe, Frederick – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 603) Zoe, Isidore – Whatì, NWT 604) Zoe, Joseph – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 605) Zoe, Leona – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 606) Zoe, Lily – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 607) Zoe-Smith, Lisa – Whatì, NWT 608) Zoe, Lonnie – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 609) Zoe-Chocolate, Mary – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 610) Zoe-Fish, Marie – Yellowknife, NWT 611) Zoe-Chocolate, Martina – Yellowknife, NWT 612) Zoe-Martin, Cecilia – Yellowknife, NWT 613) Zoe, Morgan – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 614) Zoe, Nancy – Gamètì, NWT 615) Zoe, Pamela E. – Yellowknife, NWT 616) Zoe, Rachel R. – Yellowknife, NWT 617) Zoe, Raeleen – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 618) Zoe, Ria – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 619) Zoe, Shauna – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 620) Zoe, Stella Joy – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 621) Zoe, Tina – Yellowknife, NWT 622) Zoe, Vanita – Behchokǫ̀, NWT 30 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund Section 10: Financial Report Tłı˛cho˛ Community Services Agency Schedule N-12 Schedule of Detailed Contribution Funding and Expenditures Scholarship For the year ended March 31, 2009 2009 Budget (unaudited) 2009 Actual 2008 Actual Funding Tłı˛cho˛ Government – Transfer from Deffered $ Tłı˛cho˛ Government – $ – $ 105,810 600,000 697,346 500,000 Tłı˛cho˛ Government – Transfer to Deferred – – – Tłı˛cho˛ Government – Payable by TCSA – – 97,346 600,000 697,346 508,464 Board Honouraria – – – Board Travel – – – Contract Services – – – Salaries – Program Staff – – – Materials and Supplies – – – Delivery/Courier 1,000 140 158 Staff Duty Travel 5,000 891 4,690 Advertising – – – Dues & Fees – 2,980 2,332 3,000 – 1,939 550,000 631,040 499,345 41,000 62,295 – 600,000 697,346 508,465 Expenditures Telephone Allowances Contributed Services Total Expenditure Excess Funding Over Expenditures $ – $ – $ – 2008-2009 Annual Report for the Tłı˛cho˛ Scholarship Program Fund 31 The Tłı˛cho˛ Post-secondary Student Support Program is a joint project of the Tłı˛cho˛ Government and the Tłı˛cho˛ Community Services Agency to support the post-secondary education of Tłı˛cho˛ citizens. 5±DI(PWFSONFOU Tłı˛ cho˛ Government Box 412, Behchokò˛, NWT, Canada X0E 0Y0 Phone: (867) 392-6381 Fax: (867) 392-6389 Web site: www.tlicho.ca Tłı˛ cho˛ Community Services Agency Bag 5, Behchokò˛, NWT, Canada X0E 0Y0 Phone: (867) 392-3000 Fax: (867) 392-3001 Web site: www.tlicho.ca