THUNDER BAY – The Graduation Ceremony for the 2013 OSHKI -Pimache O Win (New Beginning) celebration was held in Thunder Bay today. The graduates included Suzanne Ostlund, Kristen Owen, and Brenda Spade who received their Pre-Health Sciences Certificate. Gloria Collins, Tracy Gagnon, Margaret Kakekapetum, Jennifer Meekis, and Stephanie Paavole who got their Native Early Childhood Education Diploma.
Naomi Chikane, Sheri Desmoulin, Rhonda Goodman, Michelle Harel, Lesley Mathe, Greg Moe, Ryan Kakakeep, and Themainia (Amy) Winter received their Social Services Worker – Native Specialization Diploma.
It was with a sense of pride and accomplishment that the graduates accepted their new roles, and new directions.
Education is a New Beginning
The path forward, for some of the graduates is more education, and for others a trip into employment.
The happy faces of the OSHKI Graduates
Ryan Sakakeep the Social Services Worker – Native Specialization grad and Valedictorian is congratulated by NAN Grand Chief Harvey Yesno
A delicious feast was shared by the graduates, their family and friends
Continuing Education
It is never too late to achieve your dreams. “No one ever said they regretted graduating,” the graduates and the audience was told.
If you are interested in continuing your education, finishing high school, or gaining re-training for new opportunities, visit www.oshki.ca
Messages to Graduates
Travelling Song
The Medicine Wheel Spirit Singers sang the Travelling Song – Here is a short clip…
OSHKI Graduation Celebration by netnewsledger
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