Regional Public Speaking Contest 2025-2026

[Updated] The Cree School Board is proud to honour the students who took part in this year’s Regional Public Speaking Contest in Nemaska. The contest took place on Tuesday, November 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Youth Centre Auditorium. The banquet and awards ceremony followed from 6 to 8 p.m. the same day.

Grade V - Secondary I

English Sector

• 1st: Avery Blackned, Secondary 1, Nemaska
• 2nd: Kaitlyn Gilpin, Grade 5, Eastmain

French Sector

• 1st: Aube Jolly, Grade 6, Waskaganish

Cree Sector

• 1st: Naysia Hester, Grade 6, Waskaganish

Secondary II - Secondary V

English Sector

• 1st: Nery Djegnene, Secondary 3, Waswanipi
• 2nd: Stef Addeen Malawi, Secondary 4, Chisasibi
• 3rd: Creeanna Stephen, Secondary 4, Waskaganish

French Sector

• 1st: Rosie Dube, Secondary 2, Waskaganish
• [Corrected] 2nd: Logan Gunner Secondary 5, Waswanipi
• [Corrected] 3rd: Colinda Bearskin Secondary 3, Chisasibi

Cree Sector

• 1st: Leerona Moses, Secondary 5, Waskaganish
• 2nd: Aaliyah George Wapachee, Secondary 5, Nemaska
• 3rd: Mallory Dixon, Secondary 5, Waswanipi

We thank all students for their work and courage. We also thank the coaches, judges, chaperones, organizers, and supporters who helped make the event possible.

A special thank-you to Ecole Luke Mettaweskum School for hosting this year’s contest and supporting all schools throughout the process.