Saskatchewan youth selected as national Metis role model

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Jason Mercredi, a Grade 12 student from La Ronge, was one of five people from across the country selected as this year's Metis youth role models at the National Metis Youth Conference held in Vancouver April 26.

Mercredi was chosen as a role model in the personal achievement category.

"I am not quite sure of any awesome gifts that I possess," Mercredi said after learning of his selection as a role model.

"I've won such awards as the northern student achievement award, and the John Paul Proficiency Award and the Baptist Ratt Trophy. Both are awards which are given to students of Aboriginal ancestry who excel at academics, leadership, athletics, role modeling and overall commitment." he said.

"I tutor kids in high school and junior high, I helped coach various basketball teams until I injured my knee. I ref children's basketball at the local elementary schools. I am a member of the 2002 Indigenous Games Team Saskatchewan basketball team. In the past, I have done volunteering at the local retirement home."

Also selected as this year's national Metis youth role models were Melissa Bromley of Sudbury, selected in the Metis culture and heritage category; Terry Brown of Winnipeg, selected as this year's academic achievement role model; Melody Mercredi of Vancouver, this year's role model in the career advancement category; and Fauna Kingdon of Iqaluit, Nunavut, this year's volunteer services role model.