Annual La Ronge Native Women’s Council scholarships awarded

Jewel Charles and Christopher Halkett are the recipients of scholarships awarded by La Ronge Native Women’s Council.

Charles received the Mary Heimbecker Annual Scholarship, which is given to a student entering their first year of post-secondary studies. The Margaret Beament Annual Scholarship was awarded to Halkett, who is in her final year of post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is worth $1,000.

Jewel Charles’ mother Colleen collected the scholarship on her behalf. (submitted photo/Karen Sanderson)

Beament and Heimbecker are honoured by the scholarships for their hard work and dedication to giving a voice to those in need. An announcement states their vision for change was ground-breaking, as they pursed funding for many organizations that still stand in the community.