2023 / 2024 Scholarship Awards

​We would like to congratulate the following Students in receiving the Scholarship Award/s for the year of 2023/2024!

​Hayley Godard

Hayley Godard is from Yellowknife, NT, and is a member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. Raised in the community of Ndilo, NT, as a child, she has always been drawn and passionate about the beauty field and science. Currently, a first-year student enrolled in Centennial College Ontario, School of Community and Health Studies in Toronto, ON, in the Esthetician Diploma Program. Enrolling in this program has helped her understand the value of a career in this field and solidified her interest in earning a Diploma degree as an esthetician to assist her clients in elevating their natural beauty by providing them with exceptional skincare experiences in a peaceful, comfortable space.

“Upon graduation, I plan on achieving a Medical Esthetician degree and eventually able to provide the entire range of professional services offered in today's spas, medi-spas and doctor's offices and have the skills required to successfully operate a private business upon returning to my community to pursue a career in my field. ”
Hayley Godard 

Alice Jansen

Alice Jensen is from Hay River and currently reside on Katlodeeche First Nation. As a second year, she is majoring in Indigenous Studies at the University of British Columbia. 

“I plan to obtain a career as a traditional Knowledge Keeper or work within education and culture after University.”
Alice Jansen

Sikyea Mandeville

Sikyea was born and raised in Yellowknife, NT. She is a part of the YKDFN and grew up in Ndilo. She attended K’alemi Dene School from the Headstart program up until grade 7. Currently, she is taking a Bachelor of Arts degree at Macewan University located in Edmonton, AB. 

“I plan on switching to a Bachelor of Design next year in hopes of returning to the North when completed to pursue a career in the graphic design/digital art field which I have always been passionate about.”
​​Sikyea Mandeville

Sheryl Liske

Sheryl Liske is from the community of N’Dilo and was born and raised in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Currently, she is studying the Native Studies program, third year, at the University of Alberta. 

“Once I complete my undergrad, I look forward to continue with my studies to pursue a law degree, as my career goal is to practice the law. ”
​Sheryl Liske

Donovan Evans

Donovan Evans, originally from Yellowknife and raised in the small community of N’dilo, where he helped maintain houses in both Dilo and Dettah. He has interacted with many elders, learning their traditional crafting and hunting methods. Despite the community's quiet and docile nature, Donovan loves the ambiance of a crowded city, finding it rather calming.

French is his first language, learned at Allain St-Cyr school. Subsequently, he learned English at the local Sir John Franklin High School, expanding his education and discovering his passion for computers. This path has steered Donovan towards Computer Science, aspiring to pursue a future career as an Informational Technician (I.T).

“My roadmap for me involves obtaining a Degree in Computer Science at the University of Alberta, which is the 4th best University for the program in Canada. I plan to return to Yellowknife to serve our small community after I am completed with my program.”
​Donovan Evans

Roxanne Kotchilea

Roxanne Kotchilea, a Tlicho Dene from Behchoko, NT, is currently enrolled in her first year of the Professional Counsellor Diploma Program – Northern Indigenous Counselling Cohort at Rhodes Wellness College. The program began in September 2023 and concludes on July 4, 2025.

“My career goal following the completion of my studies is to pursue a mental health profession to help northern people in the North.
I am honoured to receive an award from companies like Kete Whii/Procon who support Indigenous student in their studies.”
Roxanne Kotchilea

Laura Gerstner​

Laura Gerstner grew up in the small village of Paddockwood, Saskatchewan. She currently lives with her family in Prince Albert where she is working towards a Bachelor of Education through the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program. She is in her second year of the four-year degree program. 

“As a future educator, I hope to make a positive difference in the lives of students and help them recognize the unique gifts they have to offer.
I hope to be that beacon of light to children in need - to make sure all children feel seen. ”
Laura Gerstner

Kyle Sangris​

​“I’m very excited to start this two-year Diploma Program in Indigenous Environmental Studies & Sciences in the New Year.
My goal once I finish this program is to work in the Environmental field. With the knowledge and skills I gain, I will give back to my community & the future generation”
Kyle Sangris

2022/2023 Scholarship Awards

​We would like to congratulate the following Students in receiving the Scholarship Award for the year of 2022/2023!

Det'on Cho Management LP Scholarship Awards

​​Brendan Lafferty
Environment & Natural Resources Technology Program
Aurora College

​​Sheryl Liske
Faculty of Native Studies
University of Alberta

Stephanie Mercredi
Business Administration
Aurora College

​​Saniz Catholique
Businiss & Entreprenuership
SAIT University

​Malcolm Lafferty
Culinary Arts
Thompson Rivers University
Bouwa Whee Catering Scholarship Awards


​Sheryl Liske
Faculty of Native Studies
University of Alberta

​Stephanie Mercredi
Business Administration
Aurora College

​​Saniz Catholique
Businiss & Entreprenuership
SAIT University

​Malcolm Lafferty
Culinary Arts
Thompson Rivers University

Sierra Catholique Waugh
Culinary Arts
NAIT 

Kete Whii Procon Scholarship Awards

​Brendan Lafferty
Environment & Natural Resources Technology Program
Aurora College

​Zhanayii Drygeese
​Environment & Natural Resources Technology Program
Aurora College
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​Stephanie Mercredi
Business Administration
Aurora College

​Mackenzie Tsatchia
University & College Access Program
Aurora College

​​Zehroh Catholique Waugh
Bachelor of Kinesiology
Vancouver Island University

2021/2022 Scholarship Awards

We would like to congratulate the following Students in receiving the Scholarship Award for the year of 2021/2022!

Det'on Cho Management LP Scholarship Awards

Charles Blondin
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Economics
University of Alberta

Sheryl Liske
Faculty of Native Studies
University of Alberta

Trenton Coe
Fire Fighting Technology Program
Justice Institute of British Columbia

​Rayleen Mckay
Office Assistant
MacEwan University
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Jamie Van Metre
Practical Nursing Program
New Brunswick Community College

Bouwa Whee Catering Scholarship Awards

​Charles Blondin
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Economics
University of Alberta

​Sheryl Liske
Faculty of Native Studies
University of Alberta

Kete Whii Procon Scholarship Awards

Leah Abel
Office Administration
Aurora College

Kaitlyn Hayward
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Sociology
Athabasca University

Brendan Lafferty
Environmental Natural Resources
Aurora College

​Rayleen Mckay
Office Assistant
MacEwan University

​Jamie Van Metre
Practical Nursing Program
New Brunswick Community College

2020/2021 Scholarship Awards

We would like to congratulate the following Students in receiving the Scholarship Award for the year of 2020/2021!

Det'on Cho Management LP Scholarship Awards

Erica Abel
Bachelor of Science – Nursing Program (4th year)
Aurora College
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Leah Abel
Occupations and College Access Program (1st year)
Aurora College

​Catherine Lafferty
Indigenous Juris Doctor / Common Law
University of Victoria

Jamiee Van Metre
Bachelor of Science – Nursing Program (1st year)
New Brunswick Community College

​Jada Xie-Doctor
Transition Year Program (1st year)
University of Alberta
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