In partnership with Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada (Parks Canada) we are pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Wilderness Bondar Challenge held at the Sweetgrass Field Station and in Wood Buffalo National Park. These images by students from P.W. Kaeser High School may travel with The Foundation’s Travelling Exhibition and Learning Experience in 2018 or 2019.
Congratulations to all participants! Please click on a photo to see enlarged view.
GRADE SEVEN
Ruby Level Winners
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Buffalo Skull” by Jimmy-Joe Drybones.
The Second Place Ruby Level Winners are:
“Sharp” by Carter Coleman and “Flowers” by Adam Cardinal.
The Third Place Ruby Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Lichen Growing On Corral” by Dwight Norn.
The Runners-up of the Ruby Level Wilderness Bondar Challenge are:
“Sun And Fence” by Tiga Beaver Paulette, “Sun And Trees” by Shanae Nadary, “Golden Clouds” by Finnlay Rutherford-Simon, “Corral” by Everett Wever, “Red Lichen” by Anais Aubrey-Smith, and “Mushrooms In The Forest” by Sean.
Sapphire Level Winners
The First Place Sapphire Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Toppity Trees” by Mackenzie Rylee Bulldog.
The Second Place Sapphire Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Inside A Bison Skull” by Sarah Porter.
The Third Place Sapphire Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Nature’s Footprint” by Kyral Abraham.
The Honourable Mention Sapphire Level of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Grass On The Ground” by Amabel.
Diamond Level Winners
The First Place Diamond Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Hot Colour Log” by Finnlay Rutherford-Simon.
The Runner-up Diamond Level is “Thorny” by Kian Berro.
GRADE EIGHT
Ruby Level Winners
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Purple Sky” by Neva.
The Second Place Ruby Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Bulrush Seeds” by Jaden Benwell.
The Third Place Ruby Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Beautiful Flower, Cloudy Day” by Jacob Steed.
Emerald Level Winner
The First Place Emerald Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Fog Rain” by Andrew Waisn.
Sapphire Level Winners
The First Place Sapphire Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Space Pods” by Hunter Villeneuve.
The Second Place Sapphire Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Fruits Of The Forest” by Sierra Cheezie.
The Third Place Sapphire Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Raindrops” by Landin Jewell.
The Honourable Mentions Sapphire Level of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge are:
“Dark Trees” by Chloe Daniels, “The Under Story” by Garret Peter Minute, and “Three Leaf Clovers And Raindrops” by Sebastian Roberts.

Honourable Mention Sapphire Wilderness Bondar Challenge – “Three Leaf Clovers And Raindrops” by Sebastian Roberts
Diamond Level Winners
The First Place Diamond Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Drip Drop” by Kole Lariolette.
The Second Place Diamond Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Tall Grass” by Colton Larocque.
The Third Place Diamond Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Curious Dragon Fly” by Phoenix Muric.
The Honourable Mentions in the Diamond Level are:
“Red Blade” by Garret Peter Minute and “Gray” by Kole Laviolette.
Wilderness Bondar Challenge Winners.
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