The Mino-Bimaadiziwin Award

Mino-Bimaadiziwin is the name of an annual award created in 2024 to celebrate the goals and the spirit of the Seven Generations program at Rosseau Lake College. The award is a beaded medallion hand crafted by alumnus Meaghan Tabobondung ‘17.

Mino-Bimaadiziwin is an Anishinaabek word meaning “a good life.” It refers to an ability to achieve a balance between body, mind, heart, and spirit. It includes a sense of hope for the future, as well as a sense of belonging and purpose. Mino-Bimaadiziwin is achieved through introspection and knowing the answers to these four questions. Who am I? Where do I come from? Why am I here? And where am I going? The recipient of this award is a student in the graduating class who embodies the concept of Mino-Bimaadiziwin and has demonstrated the spirit of the Seven Grandfather Teachings in their daily life.

This award reflects a student's journey while attending RLC. For more, see https://www.rosseaulakecollege.com/academics/seven-generations