NWAC Recognizes the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Winners
NWAC Recognizes the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Winners
Ottawa, ON (December18, 2012) – The Native Women’s Association of Canada is proud to recognize the achievement of thirty-three Aboriginal women who have made a life-time practice out of service.
This year, 2012, marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne. It is a title that designates both a position and a commitment, a commitment to serve. To commemorate this event, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is being awarded to outstanding men and women from Canada.
The women nominated through the Native Women’s Association of Canada have chosen a path in life that is under-represented, but greatly needed. The recipients of this award have been nominated by their peers for service to improve the lives of Aboriginal people. These women have served their families, their communities, and their nations. Their contributions range from bringing national attention to issues affecting Aboriginal women and girls to contributing valuable time and effort to enhance their community’s life on a day-to-day basis.
The Native Women’s Association of Canada adds their thanks to their recognition. Please join with us in recognizing the following thirty-three women for their many contributions.
Ellen Gabriel |
Ruth Kidder |
Noreen Grace McAteer |
Cathy Halbot |
Brenda Hynes White |
Doreen Swyers |
Agnes Potter |
Dorothy Wynne |
Corrine Nabigon |
Agnes Bachmann |
Elize Hartley |
Dawn Memee Lavell-Harvard |
Judith Clark |
Julie Pellissier Lush |
Thirly Levi |
Josephine Augustine |
Josephine Mandamin |
Judy Hughes |
Karon Shmon |
Julie Pitzel |
Maurina Beadle |
Ingrid Johnson |
Amanda Mudry |
Shirley Adamson |
Cherish Lepine |
Greta Baetz |
Laura Whiteman |
Janice Dick Billy, PhD |
The Honourable Marion Buller Bennett |
Linda Head Leask, SK |
Sylvia Popowich |
Darlene Shackelly |
Erica Samms Hurley |
In addition to the thirty-three women nominated by the Native Women’s Association of Canada, the former president, Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, and the current president, Michèle Audette, were also awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Congratulations to all recipients!
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For more information, contact:
Claudette Dumont-Smith
Executive Director
Toll Free: 1 800 461-4043
Tel. : 613 722-3033, extension 223
Email : cdumontsmith@nwac.ca
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