Congratulations
Thirteen students from the Rossbrook House community received scholarships at the Open House on November 6, 2025.
We’re always excited to hear about past participants or staff who are pursuing their dreams! Congratulations to all who have embarked on the beginning of their post-secondary programs or are about to graduate. Your hard-work shows and we wish you all the very best in your futures.
Sister Bernadette O’Reilly Scholarships 2025
Alexandra Degan receives the Sister Bernadette O’Reilly scholarship from past president, Brenda Hasiuk.
Alexandra Degan, who will be graduating in the spring of 2026 from U of M Inner-city social work program.
Rachel McLean, in second year of Bachelor of Teaching at Yellowquill University College.
Samantha Sinclair, who will be graduating in January 2026 from U of M Inner-city social work program.
Deandra Courchene, in third year of U of M Inner-city social work program.
Rachel McLean receives the Sister Bernadette O’Reilly scholarship from Brenda Hasiuk.
Sister Margaret Hughes Scholarship
Victoria Anderson-Morrisseau, Health Care Aide at Urban Circle Training, began August 2025.
Evan James O’Reilly Scholarship
Amber L. Fontaine, U of Manitoba, Inner-city social worker program, first year.
Amber Fontaine receives the Evan James O’Reilly scholarship from Mitchell Boulette.
Sister Geraldine MacNamara Scholarships
Ashley Manyshots Business Admin, RRC, first year.
Jon Delaronde Childcare, RRC, first year.
Payten Tizya Professional Baking and Pastry, Red River College Polytechnic. Graduating December, 2025.
Phoenix River Harper Build from Within program, first year.
Kaydence Young Childcare, Urban Circle Training, September 2025.
Phoenix River Harper receives the Sister Geraldine MacNamara scholarship from board member, Leslie Galloway.
Kaydence Young receives the Sister Geraldine MacNamara scholarship from board president, Karen Cook.
Payten Tizya receives the Sister Geraldine MacNamara scholarship from board president, Karen Cook.
Judith Finlayson scholarship
Trinity Apetagon, U1, U of M, first year.
Gikendaaso Scholarship
Macy Burant, Childcare, Urban Circle Training, September, 2025.
Macy Burant receiving the Gikendaaso Scholarship from Indigenous Way of Life Coordinator, Mitchell Boulette.
Thank you to the Rossbrook House Foundation and all of the generous families, friends and family foundations that make these awards possible year after year.
The students were also celebrated with an honour song at the end of the ceremony.