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Kyle Walton is in Grade 8 at the Lac La Croix School and enjoys spending time with his family and siblings – two brothers and a sister. His favourite things to eat are eggs. At school Kyle likes math since it will help prepare him for future courses.

When Kyle graduates from school he would like to be a hockey player. In his spare time, Kyle likes to bug his teacher – Ms. Heather. Kyle enjoys dancing in the OLI Program the most and can’t wait to dance at the Annual show on stage in front of a sold out crowd! OLI has taught Kyle to be responsible for his decisions and punctual so that he always attends rehearsals on time. He enjoys the lake in Lac La Croix the most and looks up to his brother, Trion.

Great job Kyle on all your hard work, OLI can’t wait to see you perform!

Autumn Sandy is Onigaming’s youth of the month for March. Autumn is in grade 8. Her favourite subject is Science because she likes to do experiments. This is Autumn’s first year in the OLI program. She likes dancing because it gives her a good workout. Autumn is looking forward to dancing, shopping, and meeting new people in Toronto. Future plans include going to university.

Congratulations, Autumn!! You are in the home stretch now. We can hardly wait to see you light up the stage at the Winter Garden theatre with your new found energy and exuberance!

Outside Looking In congratulates Konrad on the great achievement of being March Youth of the Month! Konrad is in Grade 9 and his favourite food is tacos. He likes to spend time with his family and siblings. Konrad’s favourite subject at school is careers and talking about potential job opportunities in the future. He would like to get a job that involves dancing. In his spare time, Konrad enjoys playing volleyball and finishing his pending school work.

This is Konrad’s second year in the OLI Program, and he says,’dancing’ is the best part of his day. Through the program, Konrad is able to meet new people and make friends in other communities. OLI has taught Konrad to dance in many different ways. He enjoys living in Lac where he is close to family and friends. Konrad looks up to Tye Jourdain, ‘because he’s helpful, positive, friendly and like a brother to me’.

Keep up the good work Konrad! OLI can’t wait to see you perform on stage in Toronto!

Alexa Stephanie Martha Fiddler (a.k.a. Stephanie) is a first time participant in OLI from Sandy Lake First Nation. She is currently in grade 10 and plans to go to college. Dance class is her favourite subject because “it’s so much fun”. Stephanie has twin siblings Chastain and Cherish whom she looks up to because they are both successful and great role models.

Stephanie likes that in Sandy Lake everyone practically knows everyone else; she likes seeing everyone dance and have fun; she likes spending time visiting her nieces and nephews, playing zombies, and practising dancing; she likes blue slush. Stephanie is looking forward to performing on a huge stage in front of an audience. OLI has taught her to be more outgoing and not to hold back – to do everything the best she can. Obviously, she is taking this teaching to heart because she is Sandy Lake’s youth of the month for March. Congratulations, Stephanie!

Outside Looking In would like to congratulate Nena for being Wiky’s March Youth of the Month!! Nena has shown great commitment and dedication towards the OLI Program both while dancing and keeping up with her academics. She takes the initiative to help her peers during dance rehearsals by being positive and encouraging them to keep going!

Nena is a Grade 12 student at Wasse-Abin High School and her favourite food is sausage with rice and tomatoes. She has six siblings; four sisters and two brothers. The course that interests her most at school is her Parenting class, since she learns new things everyday. After she graduates she would like to take a year off to spend time with her son before she attends college to become a fitness trainer or gym teacher.

In her spare time, Nena likes to go for long walks, listen to music, do her nails and read magazines. This is Nena’s first year in the OLI Program and she really enjoys the team work of the OLI group when the dance instructor is in the community. Everyone works hard during practices and is so energized to put on their best performance.

Through the OLI Program, Nena has realized that she shouldn’t overwhelm herself and never give up! This positive thinking has helped her get through school and come so far in life! She likes being part of Wiky since its a peaceful and friendly place. Nena looks up to her mom since she encourages her to attend school and build a bright future for herself!

Keep up the good work Nena, we can’t wait to see you perform on stage in Toronto!!