Laderoute Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Chris Clegg
South Peace News

Gift Lake’s first high school graduate was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Gift Lake Recognition Night Nov. 1. Jen Laderoute’s award topped an evening of celebration in which Gift Lake Metis Settlement Council honours achievements by each of its members. Other major award winners were: Pauline Flett, Elder-of-the-Year; Edward Shaw, Settlement Employee-of-the-Year; Audrey Anderson, Teacher-of-the-Year; Tyler Anderson, Youth-of-the-Year; and Joe Badger, Community Member-of-the-Year. Laderoute graduated high school at the age of 16 years. She left Gift Lake for about 20 years to begin her career in the area of administration and management with employees such as Alberta Vocational Centre, Metis Settlements Tribunal and the High Prairie Friendship Centre. Lucky for Gift Lake, Laderoute returned. “Since her return she has accomplished many things for our community,” reads her profile. “During her time as our Settlement Administrator she spearheaded the four-day Metis Days and Homecoming of 1994 that is still remembered today. Many of us don’t realize, but our Head Start, Early Intervention and Prenatal Nutrition programs are here in Gift Lake today because of her skills in proposal writing.” Laderoute was also the force behind the successful People for Comm-Unity Society that raised money for the walkway and other projects. Flett took some good-natured teasing in her selection as Elder-of-the-Year. As Gift Lake’s ‘Energizer Bunny’, Flett is always there when there is something happening in the settlement, whether it’s a community event, a school function or fundraiser. “She loves to volunteer, she’s one person that Community Services can rely on to volunteer for their events,” reads her profile. Flett also lives a healthy lifestyle and does traditional activities such as making dry meat and smoked-fish. And, she finds time to be an active member in her church. Community Member-of-the-Year Joe Badger has served on the Gift Lake Fire Department for a long time. He shows his commitment to his community through his volunteer involvement with the department. He is almost always there when the they get called out to a fire, an accident or other community emergency. Badger is a respected role model in the community by the way he lives his life. You can see him mowing the grass on a hot summer day during the summer months, he keeps our school spotless! Shaw was selected partly for his long-time employment with the Settlement. “For this man, family comes first,” reads his profile. “He’s a dedicated husband and father. This man works 24/7, weekends and on holidays.” “For more than 15 years, this employee has been dependable and consistent. We can tell by the quality of our water supply when Edward has to be away for a period of time.” Gift Lake always honours its youth and the selection of Tyler Anderson is no exception. He is cited as being a good role model for the older youth group as well as for the younger boys in our community. “He has a vision for our youth and children and he has made a tremendous impact in a short time,” reads his profile. Tyler Anderson has a knack of getting other youth involved and trying new things. The HOPE Play was a prime example – a play on suicidal awareness that made an impact on the community members both young and old. Tyler Anderson has clear goals in what he wants to do with his life and has made plans to achieve those goals. Audrey Anderson’s selection as Teacher-of-the-Year was based on her love of children. “(She) is one who is great with the kids, they love her and we all know she loves them,” reads her profile. “This teacher has a passion for teaching, she cares about her students and does a lot of extra activities with them. When students are having problems or not doing well academically, she will pay a home visit to talk to the parents.” She also goes the extra mile to raise money and organize field trips for her students. She teaches her students Metis dances and has a dance group going each year. Most recently she applied for a grant to buy outfits for the dance group. Following is a list of the awards presented at Gift Lake Metis Settlement Recognition Night Nov. 1. Head Start: Jarius Gladue, Highest Attendance; Braydan Auger, Best Circle Participation; Emma Anderson, Sharing; Jarius Gladue, Best Listener; Tamara Courtorielle, Most Helpful. ECS: Sheldon Anderson, Highest Achievement; Taris Tallman and Jay Anderson, Highest Attendance; Aaliyah McKenzie, Best Effort; Benny Yellowknee, Citizenship; Christopher Belcourt, Most Sportsmanlike. Grade 1: Sydnie Anderson, Highest Achievement; Anneka Anderson, Highest Attendance; Mikaela Laboucan, Best Effort; Seth Calahasin, Citizenship; Jacob Laderoute, Most Sportsmanlike. Grade 2: Sage Badger, Highest Achievement; Keaton Auger, Highest Attendance; Zetta Anderson, Best Effort; Lakeisha Laderoute, Citizenship; Zoey Anderson, Most Sportsmanlike. Grade 3: Brooklyn Auger, Highest Achievement; Tanner Grey, Highest Attendance; Paige Cardinal, Best Effort; Destiny Anderson, Citizenship; Taylor and Tyler Bigstone, Most Sportsmanlike. Grade 4H: Julianna Anderson, Highest Achievement; Melody Auger, Highest Attendance; Rayden Lamouche, Best Effort; Michelle Lamouche, Citizenship; Joshua Auger, Most Sportsmanlike. Grade 4M: Jewel Cunningham, Highest Achievement; Jewel Cunningham, Highest Attendance; Dakota Anderson, Best Effort; Holley Anderson, Citizenship; Peyton Anderson, Most Sportsmanlike. Grade 5: Jacob Laboucan, Highest Achievement; Nathan Shaw, Highest Attendance; Denzel McKenzie, Best Effort; Nickota Anderson, Citizenship; Tyrell Cunningham, Most Sportsmanlike. Grade 6: Jenelle Laderoute, Highest Achievement; Jenelle Laderoute, Highest Attendance; Lyle Whitehead, Best Effort; Cora Letendre, Citizenship; Jacob Anderson, Most Sportsmanlike. Grade 7: Howard Shaw, Highest Achievement; Brandon Laboucan, Highest Attendance; Mikayla Laderoute, Best Effort; Nelson Shaw (Taylor), Citizenship. Grade 8: Tamara Courtorielle, Highest Achievement; Laverne Gladue-Anderson, Best Effort; Daniel Anderson, Citizenship; Tyrell Laderoute, Top Athlete. Grade 9: Alex Shaw, Highest Achievement; Chance Cunningham, Highest Attendance; Nikkita Whitehead, Best Effort; Vanessa Thunder, Citizenship; Kelly-Jane Cunningham and Joe Cunningham, Top Athletes. Resource Room Awards: Jace Flett in Grade 2, Joshua Auger in Grade 4; and Dustin Calahaisen in Grade 6. Grade 9 Graduates: Chad Anderson, Erica Anderson, Sheldon Anderson, Shaylee Auger, Nikita Auger, Sheena Calahasin, Tiffany Calahasin, Joe Cunningham, Kelly-Jane Cunningham, Chasity Gladue, Edward Gladue, Karla Lamouche, Neil Lamouche, Nicole McDermott, Evan Orr, Alex Shaw, Corey Shaw, Leiland Shaw, Vanessa Thunder. High School Achievement: Carmen Anderson – Grade 12 Top Academic Award at High Prairie St. Andrew’s School, Governor General Award and Sister Poirier Award. High School Attendance Awards: Carmen Anderson, Kalie Anderson, Leanne Anderson, Maxwell Anderson, Nicholas Anderson, Kyle Belcourt, Peter Calahasen, Josh Calahaison, Cassie Flett, Ira Gladue, Alvin Laderoute, Hector Lamouche Jr., Samantha Shaw, High School Graduates: Carmen Anderson, Cherianne Anderson, Debbie Anderson, Leanne Anderson, Maxwell Anderson, Cassie Flett, Dave Lamouche Jr., Tammy Lamouche. Gift Lake Training Initiative in Partnership with Alberta Job Corps – Carpentry, Hoe Repair Program: Jamie Anderson, Dan Auger, Fred Calahasin, Robbie L’Hirondelle and Lee Lamouche. Gift Lake Training Initiative in Partnership with Alberta Job Corps – Heavy Equipment Program: Rodney Anderson, Patricia Anderson, Jody Rae Cunningham and Don Laderoute. Northern Lakes College Planning Completers: Millie Lamouche and Tara Shaw-Anger. Northern Lakes College Career Graduates: Chris Belcourt in Petroleum Employment Training; Nancy Cardinal in Teacher Assistant Certificate; Polly Hamelin in Business Management; Denise Laderoute in Teacher Assistant Certificate; Russell Lamouche in Petroleum Employment Training; Beryl Whitford in Health Care Aide Certificate. Post Secondary Training Institution Graduates: Thomas Cunningham (Security Officer Training, United Protection Services, Inc.); Glady Anderson; Trevor Anderson; Leonard Anderson (Oil Production Operator’s Basic); Merv Anderson (ENFORM); Rene Anderson; Linda Burkhart; Connie Anderson; Terry Anderson (Safety Officer, Alberta Construction Safety Association); Edna Carifelle (Business Management, Martech College); Clayton Anderson (Fourth Class Power Engineering, SAIT); Sharon Anderson (Bachelor of Social Work Degree, University of Calgary).

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