Graduates of 2013

Cape Breton University – CBU

CBU Graduates Honoured at Banquet – On Saturday, May 11, 37 CBU graduates from 10 First Nation and Cree communities across Canada celebrated their academic accomplishments at an annual banquet held at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. The banquet, hosted by the Mi’kmaw Student Association, with presenting sponsors Unama’ki College and Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, honoured individuals from the communities of Membertou, Eskasoni, Wagmatcook, We’koqma’q, Indian Brook, Millbrook, Pictou Landing, Listuguj, Paqtnkek, and the Cree School Board. “Our students will make a difference in our communities,” says Unama’ki College’s new President, Ekkian Stephen Augustine. “It’s an honour to celebrate with the students, and to recognize the family, friends, mentors and teachers who guided and supported them along their journey.”

Acadia First Nation

: Kolby Blair, Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High. Attending MSVU in the Fall.
Kolby Blair, Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High. Attending MSVU in the Fall.

: David Falls.

: Ronnie Paul, Forest Heights Community School.

Waycobah

Grade 12 Graduates (Front Row L-R) Desiree Patles, Shania Googoo, Danita Googoo, Alyssa Phillips and Tamara Cremo. (Back Row L-R) Dakota Gould, Darian Bernard, Zachary Peters, Starla Bernard, Kendyl Sylliboy, Kelsey Bernard, Sheldon Googoo and Carmilla Syilliboy.

Paqtnkek

: Dameon Johnson.
Dameon Johnson.

: Jaden Prosper.
Jaden Prosper.

Eskasoni

: Brandt Joseph Johnson, Chief Allison Bernard Memorial High School.
Brandt Joseph Johnson, Chief Allison Bernard Memorial High School.

: Grade 9 valedictorians and top students Libby Alex and Levi Denny and recipients of the Jasmin Paul Memorial Award. Presenting the award is Vivian Paul.
Grade 9 valedictorians and top students Libby Alex and Levi Denny and recipients of the Jasmin Paul Memorial Award. Presenting the award is Vivian Paul.

: (L-R) Hanna Denny, Stephanie Simon & Patrick Denny.
(L-R) Hanna Denny, Stephanie Simon & Patrick Denny.

: Parent of the year Shelly Stevens.
Parent of the year Shelly Stevens.

: Sonya Sylliboy, CBU – Bachelor of Arts.
Sonya Sylliboy, CBU – Bachelor of Arts.

: Simon Gabriel Sylliboy, St FX – Bachelor of Education.
Simon Gabriel Sylliboy, St FX – Bachelor of Education.

Glooscap

Taylor Peters, 17, member of Glooscap First Nations in Hantsport, NS. She graduated with honours from Middleton Regional High School and is attending Mount Allison University in the Fall. She will be taking Psychology, with intensions of going into the field of Mental Health. Congratulations from her parents Terry and Larry Peters, brother, Michael and sister Amanda.

Indian Brook

Allison Toney.
Allison Toney.

Alex Michael.
Alex Michael.

Andrew Marr.
Andrew Marr.

Dylan Paul.
Dylan Paul.

Elias Googoo.
Elias Googoo.

Joanna Paul.
Joanna Paul.

Katrina Levi.
Katrina Levi.

Keagan Sack.
Keagan Sack.

Leon Knockwood.
Leon Knockwood.

Shane Howe.
Shane Howe.

Charise Nevin-McDonald.
Charise Nevin-McDonald.

Mallory Toney-Pictou.
Mallory Toney-Pictou.

Nathan Jackson.
Nathan Jackson.

Tasha McKenzie.
Tasha McKenzie.

Millbrook

Mary Anne Martin, BA; Major Community Studies – Cape Breton University.
Mary Anne Martin, BA; Major Community Studies – Cape Breton University.

Emma Johnson, Hants East Rural High School.
Emma Johnson, Hants East Rural High School.

Congratulation to Kayla Johnson on her gold medal win in outdoor photography, at Nationals Skills Canada, in Vancouver. And Graduation from New Brunswick College of Crafts and Design, in Aboriginal Arts. Thank you Sunshine Bernard for use of some of her equipment and the support of the Millbrook Community.
Congratulation to Kayla Johnson on her gold medal win in outdoor photography, at Nationals Skills Canada, in Vancouver. And Graduation from New Brunswick College of Crafts and Design, in Aboriginal Arts. Thank you Sunshine Bernard for use of some of her equipment and the support of the Millbrook Community.

Congratulation to Kayla Johnson on her gold medal win in outdoor photography, at Nationals Skills Canada, in Vancouver. And Graduation from New Brunswick College of Crafts and Design, in Aboriginal Arts. Thank you Sunshine Bernard for use of some of her equipment and the support of the Millbrook Community.
Congratulation to Kayla Johnson on her gold medal win in outdoor photography, at Nationals Skills Canada, in Vancouver. And Graduation from New Brunswick College of Crafts and Design, in Aboriginal Arts. Thank you Sunshine Bernard for use of some of her equipment and the support of the Millbrook Community.

Marissa Bernard, Cobequid Educational Center.
Marissa Bernard, Cobequid Educational Center.

Congratulation to Clarissa Claire Sylliboy who graduated from the University of Cape Breton with a Bachelors of Community Studies with major in pschology. Claire, We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! With lots of pride, love and hugs from Mom, Dad, Reed and Blade.
Congratulation to Clarissa Claire Sylliboy who graduated from the University of Cape Breton with a Bachelors of Community Studies with major in pschology. Claire, We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! With lots of pride, love and hugs from Mom, Dad, Reed and Blade.

Dee Standingready, SIAST – Culinary Arts Diploma.
Dee Standingready, SIAST – Culinary Arts Diploma.

Beverly Julian, UNB – Masters in Education.
Beverly Julian, UNB – Masters in Education.

Potlotek

: Graduates of Potlotek High School.
Graduates of Potlotek High School.

: Kari Rose Lameman Graduated from Holland College in PEI with Pastry on April 27, 2013.
Kari Rose Lameman Graduated from Holland College in PEI with Pastry on April 27, 2013.

: Kaylynn Lameman is graduating from Richmond Academy, Louisdale, N.S. with her grade 12 in June 2013.
Kaylynn Lameman is graduating from Richmond Academy, Louisdale, N.S. with her grade 12 in June 2013.