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Meet the Edwards 2024 Indigenous Achievement Award recipients

Celebrating Indigenous Achievements at the Edwards School of Business

The Edwards School of Business would like to congratulate the following Indigenous students on their exemplary behaviour and hard work. Here are the 2024 Indigenous Achievement Award recipients:

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Brendan Youngchief (he/him)

Academic Achievement Award 
Human Resources
Kehewin Cree Nation #123 (Alberta)

Brendan is a fourth-year student who is attending the Edwards School of Business studying Human Resources. Returning back to school at the age of 29 has allowed him to appreciate the importance of education, and after spending his 20's within the construction industry he is excited to begin his new journey as a human resource professional. He aims to acquire his CPHR and has the end goal of becoming a HR consultant.

Photo of Sienna McKenzieSienna McKenzie (she/her)

Leadership Award
Marketing
Lac La Ronge Indian Band/Stanley Mission

Sienna was raised in Northern Saskatchewan and has relocated to Saskatoon for her studies which have sparked a passion in community involvement for her. Sienna's hobbies include raising chickens, gardening, swimming, and cooking. She is currently an events planner for the IBSS and part of the co-op program through which she is working for her home community (LLRIB) through Kitsaki. Sienna thrives on fostering bonds through engaging events and cherishing the time spent with friends. 

Photo of Leona-Grace CookLeona-Grace Cook (she/her)

Resiliency Award
Human Resources
Lac La Ronge Indian Band

Leona-Grace is a proud member of LLRIB, she is a single mother of 2 children, and also has custody of her nephew. She is currently on a education leave from work as an HR officer with LLRIB. Leona-Grace commutes every week from La Ronge to Saskatoon so her children do not have to relocate. Upon finishing her Bachelor of Commerce, Leona-Grace will return to work with LLRIB and apply the new knowledge she has gained from Edwards to help her community. 


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