Emma Wilkin 2010 Rose Nolan Scholarship Winner is a proud young woman from the Wikiwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve located in Ontario, Canada. Entering her final year at Carlton University and obtaining her B.A. Honours in Criminology, Emma is a member of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Society and holds the role of VP of Finance.

Emma has had the opportunity to work with various organizations, and is currently working with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade as a Project Officer.  She is responsible for implementing Aboriginal Co-Op programs and works with Aboriginal issues relating to employment equity.

Already at a young age, she has received prestigious awards, such as: the Thomas G. Flanagan Memorial Award for commitment to

Aboriginal and visible minority communities as well, the Dream Catcher Award from her home community.  Upon graduation, Emma hopes to fulfill her dreams and obtain a career with the Correctional Service of Canada, concentrating on Aboriginal issues.

Congratulations Emma from all of us at the Ted Nolan Foundation.

Suzanne Blaney 2010 Rose Nolan Scholarship Winner is from Sliammon Nation located on the sunshine coast of British Columbia. She is entering her third year at the Vancouver Island University majoring in First Nation Studies. Suzanne believes

continuing her education and keeping the Native culture alive is a great way to honour our elders.

As a child, she was taught to respect and learn from our elders. Because of this, she has, at a young age, learned and appreciated her cultural heritage. She learned the art of cedar root weaving at the age of seven, and has been able to teach this art to her family and community. During her second year of University, Suzanne’s grandmother passed away; a woman, whom she was extremely close to and had great respect for.

Through this hardship, Suzanne was even more so determined and inspired to finish her education since her grandmother was extremely proud of Suzanne pursuing her education. Though she is living away from home, she continues to be part of her home commu

nity and culture any way she can by attending drumming and singing events, completing art projects, and passing on the Native teachings.

Congratulations Suzanne from all of us at the Ted Nolan Foundation.