Erin Aubichon was nominated for the award by her instructor Sue Carriere. (Submitted photo/Gabriel Dumont Institute)

By Derek Cornet

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Erin Aubichon of Île-à-la-Crosse has received one of the Métis Nation’s highest honours.

Earlier this week it was announced Aubichon, along with seven other from across the province, will receive bronze medals, as well as be invested into the Order of Gabriel Dumont for 2022. The bronze medal was introduced in 2010 and it recognizes and honours outstanding Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) students and alumni.

“GDI students and alumni are excellent role models in our communities,” GDI executive director Lisa Bird-Wilson said. “We are proud of the eight 2022 bronze medal inductees who continue to strive for excellence inside and outside of the classroom. They have each distinguished themselves through leadership, community involvement, and overall performance.”

Aubichon is a second-year Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program student in La Ronge. She is originally from Île-à-la-Crosse and moved to La Ronge to further her education. Aubichon is the mother of a nine-year-old daughter and has worked diligently to overcome obstacles in her educational pursuit.

“That’s why I am going for my degree because, in a way, I want to inspire my daughter as well and show her that anything is possible,” she said. “You can accomplishing anything if you really, really want it.”

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Aubichon is a talented musician having released a self-titled gospel CD several years ago, which earned her a nomination for an Indigenous Music Award. She has performed in many local communities and large cultural events, including Métis Cultural Days in Saskatoon and Métis Fest in North Dakota. Aubichon had also appeared on the fundraiser Telemiracle multiple times.

Known as an exceptional and inspiring role model for artists, Aubichon encourages youth to pursue their own ambitions.

“To manage your time and be successful, whatever is important, make it a priority,” she said. “You have to love yourself, believe in yourself and always be proud of yourself.”

Aubichon noted she was surprised and excited to receive the award, adding she was nominated by her instructor Sue Carriere.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

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