Davidson Students Shine at Heritage Fairs – Vote Now for Sloane Willner in the National Showcase!

The 2025 Heritage Fair season has wrapped up, and students from Davidson School have made their mark at every level of competition.

(Left to right in the banner above) Porscha Tomyn, Sloane Willner, and Jayne Shaw, proudly represented Davidson at the Moose Jaw Regional Heritage Fair on May 14. Their hard work and passion for Canadian history stood out, with Sloane earning a spot at the Provincial Heritage Fair in Regina on June 4 after placing second regionally. Each student was recognized with an award at the Regional Fair.

Porscha (Great Canadian Baking) – Arts and Leisure Award

Jayne (Chanie Wenjack) – Truth and Reconciliation Award

Sloane (Luck, Skills, and Miracles: How Two People Survived a Plane Crash) – Archives Award

Provincial were held at Government House in Regina where, despite Jayne being unable to present due to illness, the Davidson team continued to impress. Porscha received the Celebrating Canada Award, while Sloane was honored with the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Family History Award and placed sixth overall in the province. Porscha and Sloane received their awards from her Honour, Bernadette McIntyre, Lt. Governor of Saskatchewan, who also took the time to view their displays and listen to their presentations on their topics.

Thanks to her strong regional performance, Sloane was invited to participate in the 2025 National Virtual Heritage Fair Showcase, a prestigious event that highlights the top student-led history projects from across Canada. Her project is now live online, and the public can vote to help her win the People’s Choice Award. Click here to view Sloane’s project online.

Let’s rally behind Sloane and show our support! Click here to vote for Sloane at the National Showcase website.