Anishinabek Education System Educator Excellence Award

Two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each will be awarded to recipients who play an exceptional role in educating Anishinabek students, positively impact the well-being of Anishinabek youth, and encourage students to pursue their individual talents and interests.

NOMINATION FORM

Name of Nominee: Participating First Nation:

Nominated by:

Nomination Criteria Nominee must be a registered member of a Participating First Nation of the Anishinabek Education System (see list below). Nominations must include the attached form and be accompanied by a letter of support from the Chief and Council of the nominee’s community

CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS IS FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021

Selection Criteria All applications are received and reviewed by the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity to ensure nomination-qualification criteria is met. Nominators will be contacted if further information is required. Successful recipients will be notified via telephone and by official letter. Successful recipients are required to provide a ‘high quality’ electronic photo which will be used for publication purposes.

Applicant Contact Information

Name Address Email Telephone Number

Please indicate which Participating First Nation the nominee is registered to:

☐ ☐ Michipicoten First Nation ☐ Atikameksheng Anishnawbek ☐ Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation ☐ Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation ☐ Deer Point First Nation ☐ ☐ Munsee-Delaware Nation ☐ ☐ ☐ Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek ☐ Pic Mobert First Nation ☐ Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation ☐ Sheshegwaning First Nation ☐ Chippewas of Rama First Nation ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Henvey Inlet First Nation ☐ Whitefish River First Nation ☐ Long Lake #58 First Nation ☐ Zhiibaahaasing First Nation ☐

Please indicate what role the nominee has in the community:

☐ Teacher/Principal ☐ Education Assistant ☐ Elder ☐ Knowledge Keeper ☐ Language Speaker ☐ Mentor ☐ Other: ______

How long has this person worked in education or played a role in educating Anishinabek students? ______

Please tell us about the achievements this person has made in educating youth in your community: ______

Please describe how this person contributes to school and/or community goals: ______

Other details/comments/information you would like to share about this person: ______

Please provide two references to support your nomination, along with their contact information:

Reference 1 Name ______Telephone ______Email ______

Reference 2 Name ______Telephone ______Email ______

Nominator Contact Information Name: ______Mailing Address: ______Participating First Nation: ______Telephone: ______Email: ______

Please indicate if a letter of support from Chief and Council is attached:

☐ YES ☐ NO

APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL (preferred), MAIL, OR FAX TO:

Jason Restoule, Manager Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity 1 Migizii Miikan, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON P1B 8J8 Phone: (705) 497-9127 or 1-877-702-5200 Fax: (705) 497-9135 Email: [email protected] www.an7gc.ca