NLPS Seven Teachings Award

Overview

This award is designed to encourage and recognize First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students who demonstrate dedication in pursuit of their educational path, rooted in cultural pride and growth.

Eligibility

Nominees must meet the following criteria to be eligible for an award:

1. Must be enrolled as a student in an NLPS school in the year in which they are nominated.
2. Must be identified as a First Nations, Metis or Inuit learner, as indicated on page 2 of the NLPS Student Registration Form.
3. Must have a signed FOIP consent form on file authorizing NLPS to recognize them as a recipient of the award. 

Award Criteria

Nominees must demonstrate one or more of the following:

1. Truth, love, respect, courage, humility, wisdom, and honesty;
2. Perseverance in pursuit of their goals;
3. Embracing their cultural identity and promoting the strength, beauty and value of their culture and community;
4. Modelling leadership through a cultural lens that inspires other to pursue their goals;
5. Consistency and/or growth in work ethic, attitude, and interaction with others.

Categories

NLPS will recognize a minimum of one student at each school on an annual basis. 

Nomination Process

Students may self-nominate or be nominated by staff, students, parents or community members.

Nomination packages must include:

• A completed nomination form (see below);
• A letter of nomination outlining how the student meets the criteria for the award (maximum of three pages)
• A letter of support from an NLPS school staff member (administrator, counsellor, teacher, educational assistant, etc.) (maximum of three pages)

Nominations can be submitted online below, or downloaded and sent to Northern Lights Public Schools:

• Emailed to: communications@nlsd.ab.ca
• Mailed to: NLPS Seven Teachings Award Selection Committee, 6005-50 Avenue, Bonnyville, AB  T9N 2L3

Nomination Deadline

Nominations must be received by April 1.

Procedures

1. Nominations will be reviewed by the Boards’ awards committee prior to April 30th.  
2. Schools and award recipients will be notified in May and arrangements will be made to present the award at a school assembly or awards ceremony.