In September 2024, Qalipu First Nation launched its third annual logo contest in commemoration of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Children from Kindergarten to Grad 12 were invited to reflect on the experiences of residential school survivors and the children who never returned home, and to create a design that expressed their thoughts and feelings about this tragic chapter of Canadian history.
Qalipu First Nation is proud to announce Lexis Wilcox as the winner of the 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Logo Contest. Lexis is a grade 7 students at Corner Brook Intermediate. Lexis’ design tells a strong story of resilience and reconciliation, made with heart and understanding for residential school survivors.
Lexis shared that she “decided to go with that specific design for the logo to demonstrate the massive change that Indigenous youth had to endure when leaving home to go to residential schools as well to demonstrate how they attempt to change their primary ways of life.”
We extend thanks to all participants for their meaningful submissions. Congratulations to Lexis and every student who took part in the contest and deepened their understanding of truth and reconciliation.
This winning design will be featured on t-shirts available through QFN ahead of the National Day of Truth and reconciliation in September 2025.
