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1Pow-Wow Sponsors
- Thanks to our sponsors for their generous support
2- With learning comes experience and with
experience comes wisdom. Thank-you for learning
with the U of C and for sharing your wisdom with
our community as you go forward. Congratulations
and good luck from the University of Calgary.
3Nexen sees the value of education.
Congratulations to all the graduates!
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6Our Elders have told us that we have an
obligation to give back to our community. Giving
back can mean understanding what matters to you,
then going out and making a difference in this
world. Lane Wells
7Old Sun Community College
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10On behalf of Petro-Canada congratulations to all
graduates and wishing you all the best in your
future endeavours.
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14CPR extends best wishes and congratulations to
all the graduates !
15The Native Center
16 The University of Calgarys Aboriginal
Graduatesfor 2006
17Janet R. AugerM.S.W.
18Murray Bear ChiefB.Ed.
19Claudia F. BerlandB.S.W.
20Pauline BirdB.S.W.
21Delphine (MacPhail) Blackhorse B.S.W.
- "Women, young and old have a phenomenal
connection and ability to nurture and share
experiences and knowledge with others. I feel
honored to get my B.S.W. at 62 yrs. young and
encourage others to pursue their goals and
challenges. My 1st degree was dedicated to my
children and this degree is dedicated to my
grandchildren."
22Crystal BlainB.A.
- Knowledge is power. Oprah Winfrey.
- Imagine being a bird in a tree, cheerfully
jumping from one branch to another, always
enjoying a different viewpoint. Ive come to
understand that education is the key to my own as
well as our peoples success. Embracing change,
learning, and remembering where you come from
holds the key required for positive change.
23Edith BreakerB.Ed.
24Jerilyn Breaker (Ferguson)B.Ed.
25Sharon BrerttonB.S.W.
26Lynette BruisedheadB.A. IIS
27Leo BrunoB.G.S.
- Tansi, I am a member of the Samson Cree Nation
from Hobbema, Alberta. I plan to pursue a degree
in environmental science as well as a degree in
law. I have enjoyed the friendly atmosphere of
the whole campus and I encourage aboriginal
students to consider completing their academic
studies here at the University of Calgary.
28Amber BuffaloB.S.W.
29Natasha Calf RobeB. Ed.
30Charlotte CardinalB.S.W.
31Bonnie Leigh ClarkeB.S.W.
32Cheryl Lynn ClarkeB.S.W.
33Christopher ClarkeM. Arch.
- Remember those who guide your path.
- Thanks to all those who have helped me during the
last eight years, my friends and family and of
course Matt Hickey
34Mona Crow-Melting TallowB. Ed.
- I would like to acknowledge my Lord Jesus Christ,
I am here because of his wonderful grace and
salvationPraise the Lord!!! - I am a very proud Siksika Nation Member and would
like to extend my thanks to my husband, Paul
Melting Tallow who has been a major support in
accomplishing my B.ED. My children, Zachariah
and Angel who keep telling me when I will be
finished school??? - My Mom Jessie Buller for her love and supportMy
twin Sister, Monica Red Crow who I am so excited
to share this celebration with since she will be
also recognized for her B.S.W. - I would like to encourage all first Nations to
continue to strive for their education, You are
never too old to go back to school. - Thanks to my family and friends for their
support.
35Ian CunninghamB.S.W.
36Lena CutknifeB.S.W.
37Alycia DowsettB.G.S.
- Tansi and hello! My name is Alycia Dowsett, and
it seems my blood lines came from all over the
map. My dad is a Plains Cree from the Mistawsis
First Nation reserve in Saskatchewan. My mum is a
Canadian from Swedish, Métis and French blood. I
decided to continue my post-secondary training
after having a dream about teaching younger
children. I looked into a few options to
obtaining my Bachelor of Education degree, and
the University of Calgary was the way to go. I
first applied to the General Studies program in
2002, and was accepted. I am very proud of myself
for earning my degree while continuing my life I
got married, and gave birth to our first baby,
our dear daughter Skyla Viola. I have now
transitioned into the next step of my dream. I
have been accepted into the Master of Teaching
program at the University, hooray! Hopefully you
will see me again in 2 years with a few more
letters behind my name. - I am eternally grateful for the Native Centre
here at the U of C. I have made some very dear
friends who will be here for me for the rest of
my life. It was great being able to connect with
so many other people, whether they were Inuit,
Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, or dual-blooded just like
me. Variety is the spice of life! The potlucks,
Pow Wows, conversations, and naps in the Red
Lodge are some of my favorite memories here.
38Marna EastonB. Nurs
39Kerri Lynn FisherB.S.W.
40Ramona FisherB.S.W.
41Harold FlemmingB.A.
42Tania FoxB. ComRehab
43Susan D. GollB.S.W.
44Ryan FrankeB.A.
45Amanda Lee GonetB.S.W.
46Latisha Hewton-BackfatB.Sc. Bio Sciences
- My dream to become a doctor has officially become
reality as I head off to medical school in the
fall. I have so many people to thank for
believing in me, encouraging me and inspiring me,
my Mom, Dad, all my sisters, my boyfriend, my
grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, my nieces,
my nephew and my friends. Thank you God for
blessing me with so much. - Now words of advice for continuing students Turn
off your cell phone during lecture and try and
stay awake! But most importantly believe in
yourself.
47Mathew HickeyM. Arch
- Tomorrow is built on yesterday!
- Thank-you to all my friends and family for their
support, love and encouragement over the past
eight years.
48Connie JohnsonB.S.W.
49Virginia JohnsonB.S.W.
50Miles JolliffeB. Sc.
51Catherine KennedyB.S.W.
52Jason LepineB.A.
53Brittanee LaverdureB.A. IIS
- Brittanee is originally from Watson Lake, Yukon,
and is member of the Wolf Clan from the Kaska
Nation. Brittanee found her studies most
fulfilling. During her time at the university
Brittanee was also the captain of the University
of Calgary Varsity Wrestling Team and was
recently was awarded the University of Calgary
Athlete of the Year award the first female
wrestler to ever receive this recognition.
Brittanee is also a member of the Canadian
National Team representing Canada at numerous
international competitions which she hopes will
one day lead her to Beijing for the 2008
Olympics. In addition to the athletic awards and
goals Brittanee was named an Academic
All-Canadian and she plans to go to law school,
focusing on environmental law, and then return to
the north to help her community.
54Sherri Liddle, B.F.A .Alumni 1992
- Sherri graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts
Degree in 1992 and then completed a Business
Administration Diploma from SAIT in 1994.
Initially, her career plans were to run her own
art gallery but life took her in a different
direction. She previously worked at RBC and at
the Aboriginal Career and Employment Centre, but
she now works for the City of Calgary Youth
Employment Centre where she has been employed as
an Aboriginal Youth Outreach Worker for the past
7 years. She loves working in the Aboriginal
community and has met many great people whom she
admires for their passion and dedication to the
progress and success of Aboriginal people. At
some point, she would like to pursue a Masters of
Business Administration (MBA) but not sure when
that will happen right now. Sherri is a member
of the Bigstone Cree Nation..
55Denise Low HornB.G.S.
56Candice L. McCleanB.S.W.
57Stacey Mee B. Ed.
- My long journey has finally ended and led me into
the start of a new one. Through the U of C
teaching program, I have had the opportunity to
meet many people and have an array of
experiences. The most profound would be my
practicum placement at James Fowler High School.
Here I discovered that as a teacher I have the
position to make a difference. All children are
worth the effort and one smile can make someones
day.
58Marlaine MetchewaisB.S.W.
- Originally from Cold Lake First Nations but
residing in Calgary, AB. I have been blessed with
two wonderful boys named Aaron and Ashton who I
adore. Having my boys in my life has been and
continues to be such a joyful and pleasant
experience. Throughout my school years they have
been so understanding, lkoving and caring which
makes my life peaceful. - I have also been blessed with my immediate family
from Cold Lake First Nations and a family that
adopted me from Tsuu Tina. Both families have
been wonderful and their love and support mean so
much to me. My school years have been such a
roller coater ride but each day was a new
learning experience. I have learned so much about
myself and where I want to be in life. I remember
my first class and being the only native out of
about 200 students and how intimidating it was.
By that next class, that intimidation had totally
disappeared because I knew that I belonged in
this university and I refused to be intimidated.
From that day on I never looked back. Now that I
have completed my degree I am able to glance
back, recognize my accomplishments and continue
to move forward with my life and new career. - Thank you God for everything youve blessed me
with and everything you will continue to bless me
with.
59Louise MindeB.S.W.
- Oki! Making the decision of going to school takes
a lot of determination and will. You also make
many sacrifices and do a lot of hard work. You go
through your ups and downs, but it ends up being
worth your while. You only live once and it is
never too late do anything. I am thankful to
everyone who believed in me. I leave you with
these words, You can do anything you set your
mind to do! - May our creator guide you always!
60Kristi Dawn MurphyB.S.W.
61Cynthia Nelson DumontB.S.W.
62Harriet North PeiganB.S.W.
63Phyllis NorthwestB.S.W.
64Aylmer OkaB.S.W.
65Carla OsborneB.Sc. Arch
- I moved to Calgary in late 2000 after dealing
with a lot of adversity over the previous two
years. That adversity convinced me that life is
too short to be struggling along in work I
couldn't stand, so I went back to university in
order to follow a career path I had dreamed of
and have already found far more rewarding in
archaeology. One thing working for this degree
has taught me is that it is far easier to persist
despite obstacles and problems when you love what
you're doing.
66Bonnie ParidaenB.S.W.
- "When we find the door of opportunity closed we
must remember to gaze at the beauty of hope
through the window".
67Lorraine PoitrasB.S.W.
68Dixie RawlinsonB.S.W.
69Monica Red CrowB.S.W., R.S.W.
- Oki Im from Siksika Nation and My late
Grandparents are Jack Ellen Winnipeg of Siksika
Nation and Jim Ada Red Crow of the Blood Tribe.
My late Great Grandma is Mary Paula Black Water
of the Blood Tribe. My parents are James (Willy)
Jessie. I have 5 Children that I am very proud
of Cherri Beth, Nina Antonia, Timothy Derland,
Lisa Anne and Solomon Adin. I have one grandson
that is my dodo (baby) named Tristin Tyler Black.
I am also very proud of my nieces and nephews and
their children. - I have to say a big THANKS to my Twin sister Mona
Crowe-Melting Tallow. She is my role model and
also my encourager, she always seen my potential.
Thanks to all the Elders and adopted families,
family, friends, coworkers, peer and the
instructors. - Without all of your support and encouragement, I
would not have been able to be where I am today.
Bachelor of Social Work from the University of
Calgary Access Program
70Velma Red CrowB.S.W.
- Velma entered the education process in 2000 for
upgrading after 25 years of working various jobs
on the Blood Reserve. 2003-2004 entered the
Bachelor of Social Work program through the
University of Calgary Access division, completing
the BSW program 2006 and pursuing the Masters in
Social Work 2007 also through the University of
Calgary. Her family consists of Godfrey her
spouse and three children, Mylon, Christy and
Godfrey Jace, three grandchildren who are all
very proud of their mother and grandmother. I
couldnt be there to congratulate my mother, but
I want her to know that she is my inspiration and
mentor and I am very proud and hope to soon
follow in her footsteps, she has encountered a
number of trials and hardships throughout her
program and completed with honors,
congratulations Mom, love Christy!
71Cash RoweM.A. Sociology
- "When preparing water, take care to dip your
bucket into the flow of a moving stream." - Adapted from a discussion with an elder conducted
by Marlene Brant Castellano's
72Evelyn ScoutB.S.W.
- My experience with the offsite Red Crow Access
Division program was most rewarding. What made
the program unique was that learning was combined
with our culture. Learning about culture opened
my eyes it was a reality check. - I would encourage our people to take this program
with access division, it will change their lives.
73Rose Ann ScoutB.S.W.
- Rose Ann is from the Blood Reserve. She is
married to Justin Yellow Horn and they have 4
children. She works with the Blood Tribe Social
Development program as a caseworker. She is
pursuing a M.S.W. and hopes to make changes for
all First Nations People.
74Tanya V. ShawB.S.W.
75Holly SolwayB.S.W.
- Oki, my name is Holly Solway and I am from the
Siksika Nation. I am 26 years old and the mother
of a wonderful 4 year old girl. I am graduating
from the Faculty of Social Work with my BSW. It
has been a long journey and I am very proud to
have come this far in furthering my education. I
would like to thank my family and friends for all
the support and encouragement they have given me
throughout the past several years.
76Simone Soop-TallmanB.S.W.
- Oki my name is Simone Soop-Tallman I am member of
the Blood Reserve. My parents are the late
Oliver Soop and Marilyn Gray. I am married to
Dale Tallman and have three wonderful boys Darby,
Brandon and Wade. I completed my Bachelor of
Social Work degree spring 2005. My education has
definitely opened doors for me, it wasnt easy
but with the support of my family, I completed my
degree. I am currently working for Central
Alberta Childrens Services in Wetaskiwin, as a
caseworker. I have 8 years experience in the
human service field working also in Southern
Alberta, with youth and families. I want to
pursue my Masters degree within the next year
and would like to change my field of work to a
career in the counseling field. I thank the
creator everyday for giving me such a wonderful
family and a chance to help others with the
skills I have learned throughout the years.
77Mary Anne Spring ChiefB. Ed/ElemGen
78Bryce StarlightB.A. PoliSci
79Sharon StevensB. Ed.
80Amanda SuttonB.A. PoliSci
81Steve Vaivada B.Sc. CivEng.
- I am originally from High River, AB, by way of
Sherwood Park, AB. In 2000 I started my degree
with aspirations of multiple degrees and massive
paycheques for all my effort. During my time at
the U of C I have come to rethink my degree and
what it means to me. I have learned so much here,
but most of it was outside the walls of this
institute. If I could redo it all without the
mistakes and missteps that made a four-year
program a six-year journey I wouldn't change a
thing. Humility and aspiring to improve yourself
in the face of adversity were my most valuable
lessons. - During my time at the U of C I was involved with
the Aboriginal Recruitment committee for the
faculty of Engineering where we established some
guaranteed spots for native students and made
some headway towards understanding and improving
the enrolment of native students. I was also a
part of establishing CASTS on the U of C, and
with the help of the great individuals involved I
hope it will persist in my absence. I would like
to thank everyone that helped me on this great
journey and to let them know that they will
always exist in me as I exist in them. Never give
up, never stop trying and you will never lose in
your heart or in life. - Let's change the world, be different.
82Colleen S. VenneB.S.W.
83Natasha WaterchiefB. Ed.
84Aura Fawn WillierB.S.W.
85Chandra WinnipegB. Ed.
86Terry WillistonB.A. PoliSci
87Sarah Wostenberg B.F.A.
- My Blackfoot name is Oyiikatsii The above below
average lesson that I have learned from the
University of Calgary is how to ignore better
than you people. Humans as defined by
philosopher Kant helped me to survive in school.
By removing emotions, it helped me to ignore
clichés, popular opinions and bad attitudes.
88Lucille WrightB. Ed.
89Pearl Yellow Old Woman B.Ed.
ATSIMOIKAN AYO APISTOTOKI Ispomokinnaan
Nahkayistsiyisinnaan Nahkaikimotsiyisinnaan
Nahkayikakimahsinnaan Nahkokamotohsinnaan
Nahkawatoyiitaksinnaan Ohtokinnaan, Apistotoki
Kimmis Kokosiks Iksikimmatapsiya Kaamotanni
Niistawatsimanni Naapiiosini
SIKSIKA PRAYER CREATOR Help us To listen To
be kind to one another To try hard To be honest
To be spiritual Hear us Creator Have pity on
your children They are in need Grant us safety
Help us raise our families So that they may
live long lives
90Angela YoungM.S.W.
- Angela Young
- Umba-wath-tich (Good Day)
- I am a Stoney woman and I am proud of both my
Stoney heritage, and my ability to speak the
Stoney language fluently. This is the base that
makes me the person I am today as I journey
through life always striving to be the best I can
be. - Attending post secondary was a challenging and
yet a very personally rewarding experience.
While I was building professional knowledge and
skills to be competitive in the work force, I was
also going through endless personal discovery.
Although the Masters program was quite intense, I
enjoyed it because I had to exert myself at a
different depth of learning, skill development,
and personal growth. - I just want to extend encouragement to
prospective, new, and continuing students. When
I first went back to school as an adult learner,
I always remembered a quote made by one of first
Indigenous people of Canada to participate at the
Olympics, Alwin Moris, If you have it in you to
dream, you have it in you to succeed. Whether
it is in sports, academia, or whatever, anyone
can realize their dreams once you set your goals,
and with determination, commitment, and
discipline. - I know that this is not the end of my learning
journey. I would say that I am a life long
learner, and that I would be back at University
to take my academic achievements to new heights. - Ho-chee-ma-chuch (see ya later)
91From the Left (Our first day of class) Murray
Bear Chief, Edith Breaker, Sharon Stevens,
Natasha Waterchief, Mary-ann Spring Chief,
Lucille Wright, Jerilynn Breaker, Pearl Yellow
Old Woman, Natasha Calf Robe-Ayoungman, Chandra
Winnipeg, Mona Crowe-Melting Tallow
- Master of Teaching Program (B. Ed.) Siksika
Nation graduates 2006. - We the students would like to recognize our
family and friends for their support in our
2-year program. - We would like to also recognize Old Sun Community
College, Post Secondary Student Support Program
for having the MT program at Siksika Nation.
Thank you, Amelia Crowfoot-Clark, Cheryl Solway,
Fritzi Woods, Lesley Stimson, Lorelee Waterchief,
Darlene Breaker and the rest of the staff at Old
Sun Community College. - Thanks to our dedicated Instructors Dr. Gail
Jardine, Rev. Mervin Wolfleg, Ross Hunter, Dr.
Jacqueline Ottmann as well as guest speakers. - Thanks to Siksika Board of Education who gave us
an opportunity to do our practicum at Chief Old
Sun Elementary School and Crowfoot Elementary
School. Thanks also to our partner teachers - Thanks to The University of Calgary for bringing
the MT program to Siksika Nation