08/01/2026
This year, we were honored to introduce a brand-new recognition within the Musky Queen Scholarship Program: the Izhi-maamawi Giwiidanokiindimin Award, an Ojibwe phrase meaning "We Are Working Together."
Presented by Ariana Johnson, owner of Sweetgrass & Sage, this award celebrates kindness, unity, and inclusion - recognizing a young woman who leads by uplifting others and creating a welcoming environment for everyone around her. Johnson worked closely with a local Ojibwe linguist to encapsulate the name of the award.
Congratulations to the inaugural recipient of the Izhi-maamawi Giwiidanokiindimin Award, Abby Carson! Thank you for leading with compassion and reminding us that we're stronger when we work together.
📷: Kozlowski Co.