Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award
Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award is an award recognizing lifelong dedication and service to the Anishinabek Nation.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2016: Doris Boissoneau was a recipient of this award.[2]
- September 2017: The 2017 awards were presented during the Evening of Excellence in Chippewas of Rama First Nation. Recipients included Stanley Benoit, Irene Helen Castonguay, Marcia L. Cooper, and Merle Pegahmagabow.[3]
- September 2017: The award recognizes contributions in fields such as education, political leadership, public service, and the arts. Fourteen individuals were selected to receive this honour during the 2017 ceremony.[4]
- September 2018: The awards have been presented annually since 1999 to recognize individuals who have dedicated their lives to improving First Nation communities. In 2018, eleven citizens were recognized during a ceremony held at Casino Rama on August 15. The award aims to bring awareness to the lifetime commitments made by Anishinabek Nation members.[5]
- November 2019: The 2019 ceremony was hosted by the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity on August 14 in Chippewas of Rama First Nation. Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Ed Wawia noted that Evelyn Banning was likely the oldest recipient to ever receive the award. The awards aim to bring awareness to individuals who have dedicated their lives to community service.[6]
- February 2021: Muriel Sawyer was a recipient of this honour in recognition of her long-term contributions.[7]
- July 2026: The award is presented to individuals whose leadership has created a lasting impact on their communities and the Anishinabek Nation. Chris Sarazin was named as a recipient of this honour in 2026.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Fire Chief Sarazin to receive Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award", Anishinabek News, 14 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The Anishinabek remember and grieve the passing of language and culture advocate Doris Boissoneau", Anishinabek News, 28 July 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation leadership Fall update", Anishinabek News, 11 September 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation celebrates lifetime achievements", Anishinabek News, 12 September 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation citizens honoured with an Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award", Anishinabek News, 4 September 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William’s oldest citizen presented with Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award", Anishinabek News, 15 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation mourns loss of strong Anishinaabekwe leader, Muriel Sawyer", Anishinabek News, 8 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).