The grade 5/6 class of the Membertou First Nation Elementary School took top honours in the elementary category of the “Community Profiles” contest sponsored by Atlantic Canada’s First Nation Help Desk.

Each of the twelve students went out into the community, on the internet, and to their elders.  They learned about their history, governance, education, businesses and organizations that are in their community.  They learned about ceremonies that are held in the community and honoured the elders of the community, and expressed their gratitude of having the Sons of Membertou drumming group as a valuable resource.

The http://kinu.ns.ca/~waycobah/waycobah.html web site once again received an award.  Atlantic Canada’s First Nation Help Desk awarded the school first place in the secondary school category of its “Community Profile” contest.

The site has previously won awards including the Microsoft SchoolNet site of the Week and the SchoolNet site of the month.

In recognition of their efforts, both classes won a computer scanner and a pizza party.

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