P.A.S.S. Co-Valedictorians 2021
Dezarae Meade Valedictorian Letter Excerpt
"Bozhoo! Tansei! Hello, my name is Dezarae Meade.
I came into high school hoping I would get decent grades. I wasn’t really looking to join clubs or anything because I didn’t want too much of my attention taken away from my schoolwork and basketball. I jumped at the chance to join PASS though. As soon as I heard about a program promoting success for students like me; I was excited to see what it had in store. I heard the opinions and stories from other students and elders in the workshops we had. We went on field trips that turned out to be some of the best memories in my life. Most importantly, I got to be a part of something that I was proud to be in, a community motivated to help me be successful during and after high school."
Read Dezarae's Full Speech Here:
I came into high school hoping I would get decent grades. I wasn’t really looking to join clubs or anything because I didn’t want too much of my attention taken away from my schoolwork and basketball. I jumped at the chance to join PASS though. As soon as I heard about a program promoting success for students like me; I was excited to see what it had in store. I heard the opinions and stories from other students and elders in the workshops we had. We went on field trips that turned out to be some of the best memories in my life. Most importantly, I got to be a part of something that I was proud to be in, a community motivated to help me be successful during and after high school."
Read Dezarae's Full Speech Here:
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Hayden Gilmour Valedictorian Speech Excerpt
Still Much Left to Accomplish
"Boozhoo, hello, my name is Hayden Gilmour a graduating student of Lord selkirk school aka the comp and member of the youth Pass committee for the past few years.
The moment of receiving this reward was a short-lived joy, for maybe a minute I was ecstatic about it and that doesn't mean I don’t appreciate it I really do. Just it was quickly replaced with the thought of how there is so much more left to accomplish. Not only for my own education but in terms of health, relationships and our whole culture of people still suffering the effects of generations of trauma. So, as I sat in my room next to the outlet to charge my laptop, I thought of how to talk about what Truth and Reconciliation in Action means to me and that we all need to believe in even after a victory there is so much more to accomplish. And what better to do that then talk about the recent discovery that left people speechless. As just a few days after receiving the letter our whole country was shellshocked by the discovery of the 215 indigenous children found buried near a former British Columbia residential school. That’s nearly three times the number of children that attend my reserve’s school and 20 less than the graduating Indigenous class of 2021 at the Comp."
Please Read Hayden's Full Speech Here:
"Boozhoo, hello, my name is Hayden Gilmour a graduating student of Lord selkirk school aka the comp and member of the youth Pass committee for the past few years.
The moment of receiving this reward was a short-lived joy, for maybe a minute I was ecstatic about it and that doesn't mean I don’t appreciate it I really do. Just it was quickly replaced with the thought of how there is so much more left to accomplish. Not only for my own education but in terms of health, relationships and our whole culture of people still suffering the effects of generations of trauma. So, as I sat in my room next to the outlet to charge my laptop, I thought of how to talk about what Truth and Reconciliation in Action means to me and that we all need to believe in even after a victory there is so much more to accomplish. And what better to do that then talk about the recent discovery that left people speechless. As just a few days after receiving the letter our whole country was shellshocked by the discovery of the 215 indigenous children found buried near a former British Columbia residential school. That’s nearly three times the number of children that attend my reserve’s school and 20 less than the graduating Indigenous class of 2021 at the Comp."
Please Read Hayden's Full Speech Here:
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Valedictorian Address to LSRCSS Indigenous Students Excerpt
To the Indigenous Graduates
"To the Indigenous grade 12s. This is the point in our lives we always thought of. The idea of graduating seemed so distant, even at the beginning of the year. Graduation is an exciting time. It may also be overwhelming. There are many emotions involved with this change, but it’s a huge accomplishment...."
Please Read the Full Address Here:
"To the Indigenous grade 12s. This is the point in our lives we always thought of. The idea of graduating seemed so distant, even at the beginning of the year. Graduation is an exciting time. It may also be overwhelming. There are many emotions involved with this change, but it’s a huge accomplishment...."
Please Read the Full Address Here:
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P.A.S.S. CRYSTAL AWARDS 2021!
Awards of Recognition to acknowledge those people involved in the education and community sectors that have actively advanced and empowered our Indigenous Youth.
P.A.S.S. Crystal Education AwardsEducational Leadership Award 2021 - Stephen Grahame
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P.A.S.S. Crystal Community AwardCommunity Leadership Award 2021 - Bucky Anderson
You can read Bucky Anderson's Acceptance Speech here:
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P.A.S.S. Life Time Elder Award 2021
To honour the Elders that have given Promoting Aboriginal Student Success support, guidance and leadership in order to empower Indigenous youth.
P.A.S.S. Gold Medallion Awards 2021
Awards of Recognition to deserving Indigenous students attending Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School
P.A.S.S. 21th Anniversary Gathering
Held in Combination with Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School Royals Graduation - June 29th 2021!
Held in Combination with Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School Royals Graduation - June 29th 2021!
Thank You! Miigwetch! Ekosai! Maarsii!
P.A.S.S. would like to thank the following for their commitment to
2021 P.A.S.S. events:
2021 P.A.S.S. events: