Indian Teacher Education Program

Tansi/Hau,

I am writing this letter to inform the ITEP students, community, and family that I am resigning from my position as Director of ITEP effective August 15, 2020. I started my journey with the Indian Teacher Education Program in 2001 as a student when the ITEP staff consisted of Orest Murawsky, Yvette Arcand, Louise Legare, Mike Cottrell and Rita LaPlante. They were a staff of game changers dedicated to First Nation student success.

I would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Cecil King who in 1972 unapologetically helped to create space for Indians to have access to a Bachelor of Education without compromising their indigeneity. It was his strength that guided my leadership in ITEP, I merely followed the trail he created.

ITEP is not one person, it’s strength has always been the family that is created through the relationships we build in our program. That’s what College of Education can never understand about ITEP, that wakotwowin runs deeper than a student number, or budget line.

I wish to thank the ITEP staff and students for allowing me to serve as your leader these last six years. I have grown to appreciate how resilient ITEP students are, and how tireless ITEP staff work to support them. Resigning from the College of Education was an easy decision, resigning from ITEP was not. The staff and students in our program are the wishes and dreams of our ancestors coming to life.

In closing I ask you to continue to speak your truth, never apologize for standing up against racism, always challenge the status quo and know that your strength in post-secondary does not come from the Education Library it is your continued connection to decolonizing your journey.

Chris Scribe.

Tansi,

On behalf of the Indian Teacher Education Program we regret to inform you that the scheduled ITEP Grad 2020 on August 6, 2020 is cancelled until further notice. With the rise of COVID-19 in our province we do not want to put our alumni or the children that you will be teaching in the fall at risk. Although this pandemic has paused our celebration this year, please know that you will be added to the 2021 ITEP grad celebration list as a combined celebration for all 2020 and 2021 ITEP grads.

ITEP staff will be setting up an informal BBQ and gathering at Blackstrap Lake Regional Park where we can gather and celebrate (social distance rules apply) on Thursday August 6, 2020 @ 12:00PM - 4:00PM.

For more information please contact the ITEP team at [email protected].

Ekosi,

Chris Scribe

With COVID-19 restrictions our Graduation & Honouring will look a little different this year. The good news is we are going to celebrate!

Save the Date, Venue May be Subject to Change.

Tansi, Hau, Anin, Edlane te,
Here is the list of our ITEP grads 2020, 2nd draw will be made at 8:30PM Wednesday June 4, 2020

Once your number is drawn you are eliminated and will receive a prize! The last 10 prizes are Amazing! 

1. Rollin Baldhead
2. Allan Ballantyne
3. Oneita Ballantyne
4. Autumn Baptiste
5. Theresa Baptiste
6. Terra Bear
7. Cheryl Takwākin Beatty
8. Alanna Bold
9. Brooke Brinsky
10. Lorraine Brownhat
11. Colleen Campbell-Wolverrine
12. Lyndon Chamakese
13. Reann Chamakese
14. Clarke Janille
15. Glynnis Crookedneck
16. Crystal Daigneault
17. Kayleigh D’aoust Sewap
18. Taylor Dillon
19. Candace Gadwa
20. Preston Gamble
21. Jacob Genaille-Dustyhorn
22. Lynne Gladue
23. Monica Cheyenne
24. Amanda Jobb
25. Dallas Joseph
26. Matthew Keeskotagan
27. Charity Ketchemonia
28. Christopher Krug-Iron
29. Alanis Lafond
30. Kimberly McCallum
31. Presleyanne McGhee
32. Shannia Mercredi
33. Eric Moberly
34. Paige Moosomin
35. Kamiellia Swiftwolfe Mooswa
36. Tesler Mosquito
37. Robby Nekurak
38. Laryn Oakes
39. Alana Okanee
40. Evelyn Opekokew
41. Kylee Peekeekoot
42. Halie Rabbitskin
43. Jedner Rabbitskin-Morin
44. Liv Ross
45. Dionne Ryane
46. Conrad Sand
47. Linda Sanderson
48. Laurie Smith
49. Tanis Stone
50. Kaniesha Thomas
51. Danielle We**ie
52. Khoniss Mispon Wuttunee
53. Timothy Beahen
54. Elizabeth Beaulieu
55. Lindsey Bodnar-McLeod
56. Nadine Kodakin
57. Karen Lepine
58. Melissa Mantla
59. Darla Rabesca
60. Denise Zoe

We will be going live with the 2nd round of our ITEP Elimination Grad Giveaway 2020 at 8:30PM!

Stay Tuned as we go live with our special guest Alumni Derek Rope!

4th years! We didn’t forget about you! Tomorrow we will do 20 draws for prizes!!!!

Tansi, Hau, Anin, Edlane te,

I know that this pandemic has thrown us a curve ball this year especially in regards to the ITEP Grad and USASK Convocation. Although I am disappointed that we cannot congratulate you in person until August 2020, please do not feel discouraged. You have accomplished a milestone that our ancestors wished for. Please know that ITEP will always be here to support, encourage and push you to continue to do your very best for our children.

Although our ITEP Graduation and Honouring has been postponed until August 2020, we would like to take this time to celebrate our new ITEP Alumni with a Virtual Indigenous Giveaway! Think Indigenous, ITEP Staff and ITEP Alumni have come together to provide enough prizes for every graduate this year.

How it works:

Each ITEP graduate will be assigned a number and placed into a draw barrel.
One by One names will be drawn.
Each name drawn will receive a gift.
We will draw 15 names per day until there are no more names!
Draw will happen everyday at 2PM live on the ITEP Student FB page. If you don’t have Facebook no worries you will still be entered!
Tuesday June 2, 2020

Draw Time 2PM CST
First 15 names will be drawn

All prizes have been donated from ITEP Staff, Alumni and Think Indigenous!

1. Rollin Baldhead
2. Allan Ballantyne
3. Oneita Ballantyne
4. Autumn Baptiste
5. Theresa Baptiste
6. Terra Bear
7. Cheryl Takwākin Beatty
8. Alanna Bold
9. Brooke Brinsky
10. Lorraine Brownhat
11. Colleen Campbell-Wolverrine
12. Lyndon Chamakese
13. Reann Chamakese
14. Clarke Janille
15. Glynnis Crookedneck
16. Crystal Daigneault
17. Kayleigh D’aoust Sewap
18. Taylor Dillon
19. Candace Gadwa
20. Preston Gamble
21. Jacob Genaille-Dustyhorn
22. Lynne Gladue
23. Monica Cheyenne
24. Amanda Jobb
25. Dallas Joseph
26. Matthew Keeskotagan
27. Charity Ketchemonia
28. Christopher Krug-Iron
29. Alanis Lafond
30. Kimberly McCallum
31. Presleyanne McGhee
32. Shannia Mercredi
33. Eric Moberly
34. Paige Moosomin
35. Kamiellia Swiftwolfe Mooswa
36. Tesler Mosquito
37. Robby Nekurak
38. Laryn Oakes
39. Alana Okanee
40. Evelyn Opekokew
41. Kylee Peekeekoot
42. Halie Rabbitskin
43. Jedner Rabbitskin-Morin
44. Liv Ross
45. Dionne Ryane
46. Conrad Sand
47. Linda Sanderson
48. Laurie Smith
49. Tanis Stone
50. Kaniesha Thomas
51. Danielle We**ie
52. Khoniss Mispon Wuttunee

Proud!

A Message to Our ITEP Students!

Ladies and Gentleman The Winners

Thanks to our Sponsors
Think Indigenous, Jojo Tootoosis, Chris Scribe, Derek Rope, Cecila Deschambeaut, Dabney Warren.

1st Place - Laryn Oakes ($450.00)

2nd Place - Alix Mercredi (Anna Louise) ( $250.00)

3rd Place - Kori Wuttunee ($150.00)

4th Place - Kayle Vincent ($125.00)

5th Place - Julian Chief ($100.00)

6th Place - Evelyn Fisher ($50.00)

Honourable Mention Amanda Jobb - Didn't post to the site, but did an awesome kookum video ($100.00)

inbox Chris Scribe your emails for a nice E-Transfer.

Thank you to everyone for all the amazing videos, most importantly I hope everyone had fun and these videos uplifted the spirits during this pandemic!!!

Stay Safe, and Remember Wash Your Hands, and continue to Social Distance.

Winners will be announced at 7:00PM

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