Fauna Kingdon
Life in balance leads to honors
By Deirdre Tombs
Windspeaker Writer
At only 20 years old, Fauna Kingdon has accomplished what
it takes some adults a lifetime to do. She is a tireless volunteer,
a devoted student, and her work ethic has led her to become the
2005 winner of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the
youth category.
"I think she's
a great ambassador for Aboriginal young people and youth across
Canada. She's an excellent, fantastic role model," said
Ed Picco, the Nunavut minister for education, and one of the
individuals who nominated Kingdon for the award.
Picco described Kingdon as a very giving, dedicated, honest person
and a quick study. He met Kingdon in 1999 when she applied for
one of 27 positions to work as a page for the Nunavut legislative
assembly. She was there on April 1, 1999 when the legislative
assembly officially opened.
"It was really cool to be a part of that and [it was] a
once in a lifetime opportunity for sure," said Kingdon.
Kingdon is Metis, born in Erickson, Man. Her family moved to
Iqaluit when she was five. Now as a student in the ....
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