Central Albertan receives 2023 Indigenous Student Award
A central Alberta student is among two dozen from across the country to be recognized with a 2023 Indigenous Students Award.
Gerrod Rain, of Maskwacis, was among the winners announced by Canada Post this week.
Officials say the awards were created in 2004 to celebrate the hard work and determination of individuals of Indigenous heritage who have embraced a renewed pursuit of learning. They are granted annually to selected applicants from across the country, and recipients are awarded $2,000 in recognition of their efforts.
Recipients of this year’s awards are by province (city):


