THUNDER BAY Two students at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine have won the inaugural CIBC Indigenous Learner Leadership Awards.
Alison Lewis and Melanie-Rose Frappier, both fourth-year students, will receive $20,000 each, plus a professional development budget of $3,750 apiece.
The students will become active members of NOSM s Indigenous Reference Group and the Indigenous Health Education Committee.
The school says they will provide insight and actionable items to support future Indigenous health learners.
Lewis is Metis, was born in Sioux Lookout, and grew up in Manitoba. She holds an undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry.
Lewis spent her third year of medical school in Sioux Lookout where she worked with Indigenous patients and in several northern fly-in communities.
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“These awards represent a rich tradition of honouring excellence in Rainbow schools,” said board chair Doreen Dewar in a release. “We are proud of all recipients for their commitment.”
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The awards for 2020 and 2021 included Outstanding Contribution to the Co-Curricular Program, Community Partnership Awards, the Go Green Globe Awards, Awards for Excellence, the Barbara Konarek Memorial Award and the William N. Roman Teacher of the Year Award.
Employees with 25 and 35 years of service were also recognized.
“On the front lines or behind the scenes, award recipients are champions for children and youth,” said Director of Education Norm Blaseg. “They are dedicated employees and dynamic educational partners who go above and beyond the call of duty to reach minds and touch hearts, enabling students to achieve their fu
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