WENDAKE, QC, March 31, 2014 /CNW/ - The Quebec Aboriginal Science and Engineering Association (QASEA) are happy to announce the winners of the Quebec Aboriginal Science Fair (QASF) that was held at Ts8taïe School in Wendake on March 25 and 26, 2014. This year the theme of the science fair was Discovering the elements of our Mother-Earth.
Cash prizes and trophies were given to the three winning teams of the five categories, and awards of excellence in communication, and for the best projects related to environment, cultural heritage and health. Sixty-six young participants from 19 communities representing 8 nations congregated to Wendake.
The four winners of the best projects at the high school level will have the honour and the joy to represent the Aboriginal Québec Autochtone region at the Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF) that will be held from May 10 to 17 in Windsor Ontario. Jeannie Kakayuk, secondary 5 student at Salluit Ikusik School impressed the jury with an original project studying luminotherapy. Misko McGregor, a secondary 3 student in Kitigan Zibi conceived a bike helmet with signal lights to improve cyclists' safety. Tobias Commanda-Odjick, in secondary 2 at the Kikinamadian Kitigan Zibi high school tested a traditional medicine to treat ear infection. Kahnawake Survival School secondary 1 student, Kawerashtatshe McComber did an experiment on the 5 Second rule. They will have a chance to compete against the best science students in Canada at the CWSF.
"We congratulate all young participants, their teachers, accompanying adults and the organizing committee in the Huron-Wendat Community of Wendake. The Quebec Aboriginal Science fair brought together over 140 people from outside. The youth are very proud to present their science projects" declared the President-Treasurer of the QASEA, Mr. Marc Lalande.
"The Quebec Aboriginal Science Fair gives many Aboriginal elementary and high school students a unique opportunity to learn about science and then present what they have learned to the public. I would like to congratulate all participants and wish the best of luck to those who will represent Quebec at the Canada‑Wide Science Fair. I would also like to applaud the Quebec Aboriginal Science and Engineering Association for their efforts in organizing this event. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada is proud to be partners with the Quebec Aboriginal Science Fair," said the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
QASEA is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote science and engineering among the Aboriginal youth who attend schools that are situated in the First Nations and Inuit communities of Quebec. The QASEA fulfills its mission through the Quebec Aboriginal Science Fair program – which also includes training for teachers and mentorship for students and teachers. This is the 14th edition of the QASF, organized in a different community every year.
This event has been made possible thanks to our funding partners: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Health Canada, Ministère de l'Éducation du Loisir et du Sport, Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur de la Recherche, de la Science et de la Technologie, our presenting sponsor, Hydro-Québec as well as our supporting, collaborating and local sponsors.
SOURCE: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Marc Lalande, P. Eng., President-Treasurer QASEA, (819) 684-1889, Web: www.asfquebec.ca
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