2007/2008 ESSAY WINNERS!
Read 2007/2008 Essays Here
- Justin Joseph Martin (Shoshone/Washoe/Navajo), grade 9, Sierra Crest Academy, Minden, NV
- Cailey C. Aburn, grade 12, The John Carroll School, BelAir, MD
- James R. Robertson, grade 12, Bruce High School, Bruce, MS
- Rebecca M. Lee, grade 12, Desert Mountain High School, Scottsdale, AZ
- Jennifer S. Brown, grade 10, Odessa High School, Odessa, MO
- Mark E. Lutkemeier, grade 11, Silver Lake High School, Roseland, NE
- Kristina L. Adelzadeh (Navajo), grade 10, Inderkum High School, Sacramento, CA
- Lauren D. Soderberg (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde), grade 12, Sierra Vista High School, Las Vegas, NV
- Zachary Lee Ellison (Cherokee/Osage), grade 10, Coweta High School, Coweta, OK
- Kimberly M. Roberts (Cherokee), grade 12, Grove High School, Grove, OK
Thank you to each and everyone of you who participated - students, teachers, and parents. Your interest in Reconnecting The Circle and your amazing essays are making history.
We will run the essay contest again in the Fall of 2008.
A Special Note to Teachers: We can't do this without you. Your support and interest for the Reconnecting The Circle program helps make it a success. For the upcoming 2008 contest, teachers are invited to make this contest a classroom project and will receive a cash award for their winning students (amount to be determined).
New website - UPDATE!
We've had some delays with launching our new website. Our new estimate for site launch is: TBD. Again, thank you for your patience.
Stay tuned for ways to contribute content and other chances to win prizes.
2008/2009 Essay Contest - This Fall!
Mission Statement
Our mission is to encourage people to learn about Native American people and cultures, and to develop a more
meaningful and complete perspective on Indian Country*.
OUR 2006 WINNERS
2006/2007 Essays
* 'Indian Country' is the collective reference for Native American tribes and communities, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
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