2017 Wilderness Bondar Challenge Winners
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 in Wood Buffalo National Park. These images by students from PWK High School, Fort Smith, NWT, may travel with The Foundation’s Travelling Exhibition and Learning Experience.
Congratulations to all participants!
2017 GRADE 7 CATEGORY WINNERS
Images are arranged by GEM card level, to reflect the degree of difficulty in completing one of the four levels of the Bondar Challenge.
A quick link to the winner of a specific level is available by clicking on the GEM card name below:
Emerald Level — entry level or beginner
Ruby Level
Sapphire Level
Diamond Level — most experienced, most difficult
RUBY
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Buffalo Skull” by Jimmy-Joe Drybones.
The Second Place Ruby Level Winners of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge 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 for the Ruby Level of the 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
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 for the Sapphire Level of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Grass On The Ground” by Amabel.
DIAMOND
The First Place Diamond Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Hot Colour Log” by Finnlay Rutherford-Simon.
The Runner-Up for the Diamond Level of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Thorny” by Kian Berro.
2018 GRADE 8 CATEGORY WINNERS
Images are arranged by GEM card level, to reflect the degree of difficulty in completing one of the four levels of the Bondar Challenge.
A quick link to the winner of a specific level is available by clicking on the GEM card name below:
Emerald Level — entry level or beginner
Ruby Level
Sapphire Level
Diamond Level — most experienced, most difficult
EMERALD
The First Place Emerald Level Winner of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge is “Fog Rain” by Andrew Waisn.
RUBY
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.
SAPPHIRE
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 for the 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.
DIAMOND
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 “Lonely “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 for the Diamond Level of the Wilderness Bondar Challenge are “Red Blade” by Garret Peter Minute and “Gray” by Kole Laviolette.
