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First Nations Grad 2009

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All images taken by: Tracy Rispin and Darius Elias.
Yukon First Nation Graduates.We had nine students graduate this year. The graduation ceremonies were held on June 5th, 2009 at the Yukon Convention Center. This year two of our graduates won awards; they are Kenneth Tetlichi and Tahara Simard.
Kenneth Tetlichi won the Sterling Insurance Award: For best attendance by a First Nation graduate. While Tahara Simard won the Leadership Award: Academic Achievement by a First Nation female and male graduate and including the following 3 courses: Best Grade 12 Elective, Math 11, and English 12.


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Grand Chief Andy Carvill with VGFN Grad Tahara Simard. All the Chiefs line up to congratulate 118 graduates. VGFN Grad, Kecia with VGFN Councillor Kenny Tetlichi.
VGFN Grad Kenneth with the CYFN Grand Chief. VGFN Jacob Huebschwerlen shaking hands with the Grand Chief. VGFN Grad Kenneth Tetlichi with his proud dad in the background.
VGFN Grad Nicole Simard with her daughter. A very proud VGFN Grad, Yudii Mercredi. Tetlit Gwichin Grad, Candace Pascal-Blake.
Robert Bruce with VGFN Grad, Devon Kyikavichik. VGFN Grads, Jacob & Bobby recieving their gifts from Councillor, Kenny Tetlichi. Marion Schafer, mom, Verna Blake, Grad Candace Pascal, Elder Ruth Walsh & Auntie Mary Clake.
Kecia getting a big hug from her cousin. Kecia Delaney. Dalaney is the Great-great Granddaughter of the late Agnes Semmler. Helen Charlie, Dorothy Rispin & LorrianePeter.
VGFN Grad, Yudii Mercredi. Kyle Benjamin Graduated in Invuik. Kenneth with his grandmother, Helen Charlie.

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