Lifetime Achievement Awards presented to Anishinabek at Casino Rama – Anishinabek News
October 24, 2023
CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION – Hosted by the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity, the Lifetime Achievement Awards were held on Oct. 19 at Casino Rama in Chippewas of Rama First Nation to honour Anishinabek citizens who have made a significant contribution to their First Nation.
Some 300 people from across the Nation attended this year’s event and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe presented the awards to the honourees or their families.
Honourees included:
Jeanne Naponse – Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
Earning her Master’s Degree from Central Michigan State University, Jeanne Naponse has been involved in the field of education for the last 40 years. She served as a teacher, professor, student councillor, and education councillor in addition to an Academic Dean. She was instrumental in the development of several college diploma programs designed to address the needs of First Nations. She recognizes that education is an important tool in building stronger, healthy, and prosperous communities.
