NAN Honours Keewaywin Awards Recipients
Press Release
August 15, 2024
CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION: Members of the newly elected Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Mike Metatawabin, congratulate recipients of the 2024 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding leadership and contributions to our Nations.
“These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of NAN citizens and their contributions to our communities. It is important that we acknowledge the achievements of these youth, women, and Elders,” said Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler. “We are grateful for their invaluable contributions that have enriched our communities and inspired us all.”
2024 Keewaywin Award recipients include:
- Emile Nakogee Award for Outstanding Leadership – Norma Kejick, Lac Seul First Nation
- NAN Elder Award – Lucy Kakegamic, Keewaywin First Nation
- NAN Woman Award – Eartha Davidson, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (transferring to Muskrat Dam First Nation)
- NAN Youth Award (Leadership) – Adonia Dunwell, Flying Post First Nation
- NAN Youth Award (Community Involvement) – Aurora Gull, Peawanuk (Weenusk) First Nation
- NAN Youth Award (Cultural) – Ramon Kataquapit, Attawapiskat First Nation
- NAN Youth Award (Academic) – Trentin Thomas, Mattagami First Nation
- NAN Staff Recognition Award – Luke Hunter, Peawanuk (Weenusk) First Nation
Recipients were honoured Wednesday evening during the 42nd Keewaywin Conference, held August 13-15 in Constance Lake First Nation.
Photos and more information about recipients will be available at https://www.nan.ca/event/2024-keewaywin-awards/
For more information please contact:
Michael Heintzman,
Director of Communications
Cell: (807) 621-2790
mheintzman@nan.ca
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