Alexadra Morton tops in "order of B.C."

[jeffywestcoast]

Congrats to Alexandra Morton who again is top's in the polls for "Order of B.C." This Dear sweet lady is committed to the protection of wild salmon in B.C.

"Alexandra Morton because she has been courageous, intelligent, self-sacrificing and vigilant in focusing our attention on threats to B.C.'s salmon: the deadly effects of supporting fish farms on the migration paths, the disregard of the Cohen Report, and DFO's refusal to engage in and accept scientific testing results, the government's neglect in alerting the public to diseased fish in the marketplace. Alexandra's ability to consult with many First Nations who support and appreciate her efforts has been exemplary. She has inspired people of all ages and played a role the government should have, but shame on them and praise to Alexandra."

 

[Fish Assassin]

Nice.........

 

[BearCove]

We need more Alexadra Mortons.

Great Job, and well deserved.

Big thanks Alex!

 

[finaddict]

Jefft, While I think she is a very deserving candidate, I don't see her on the appointment list. Nominated maybe, but not a recipient. Unless I am missing something?

 

[Bows Up]

Either way, a shining light in a bait ball of burnt out bulbs. If you can send cash to her cause, I would encourage you. Gave donations instead of Christmas presents for family last year. Wasn't much, but I have faith it will get spent in a worthwhile fashion.

 

[jeffywestcoast]

My mistake , it was a poll of the Order of B.C. candidates Fin addict.. sure she will be on top either way... and a worthwhile cause for sure, anyone in favor of riding our waters of these disease infested net pen fish farms is definitely worth top vote... JMO..

 

[Fish Assassin]

Can we vote in this poll?

 

[GDW]

Sorry order of bc is going to Janet Holder the "proud British Columbian" who is leading the northern gateway project.

 

[Cuba Libre]

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[Bows Up]

Early April Fools, right GDW ? Maybe you saw a 22 Minutes sketch and confused it with a newscast.

It is a joke, isn't it ?

 

[GDW]

Well right now yea that was a joke. But don't be surprised when it happens either.

Just like when us citizens ran Gordon Campbell out of not only the province but the country then look who gets the order of BC.

 

[GLG]

http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/262150951.html

Saanich recipient of Order of B.C. shines a light on Aboriginal issues

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By $curPaper.title
Published: June 06, 2014 12:00 PM
Updated: June 06, 2014 12:1612 PM

Paul Lacerte says he is honoured to have been named a recipient of the Order of British Columbia, but he can’t take all the credit for the work he does.
“I’m so blessed to come from a ceremonial family, and our culture really speaks to the fact that you move as a unit and that change doesn’t happen based on any one individual, it’s based on collective effort,” said Lacerte, executive director of the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. “This recognition is really a recognition of the strength of the communal effort from my family, and the strength of the B.C. Association staff and of the Friendship Centre movement.”
The 43-year-old Saanich resident has helmed the BCAAFC for 19 years, and has helped it grow to a staff of 30, with more than 1,000 staff working at Aboriginal Friendship Centres in B.C.
“The mission of the organization is really in alignment with my own life. I was dislocated, like a lot of native people are, and looking for a place to call home. And the Friendship Centres as organizations are really that home away from home for native people.”
Lacerte is being recognized for working for more than 20 years as an advocate for improving the lives of Aboriginal people.
In 2011, he and his daughter began the Moose Hide Campaign, to shine a light on the issue of violence toward Aboriginal women and children. Supporters wear a 1-inch by 1-inch square of moose hide over their heart, which acts as a conversation starter.
“I wear it every day, and it causes me to have five to six conversations with strangers. It starts as them asking what it is, and it allows me to speak out to end violence toward Aboriginal women and children,” Lacerte said. “It’s not good enough to just not be an abuser. We need to find strategies to activate men. The conversation is a very important step in that regard.
“I’m blessed to play a leadership role to help to nurture all those conversations and change the way people think about native people in this country.”
Lacerte sees the Order of B.C. award as recognition that the work he and his colleagues do is making a difference. He hopes the award will shed even more light on the Friendship Centres and the issues they’re trying to address.
A ceremony will be held at Government House in November to honour the recipients.
editor@saanichnews.com

 

[GLG]

Here is the full list:
Roger H. Barnsley, Ph.D., of Parksville — educator and founding president of Thompson Rivers University.
Peter Bentley, O.C., Hon. LL.D. of Vancouver — forest industry executive and community leader.
Dana Brynelsen, Hon. LL.D. of Halfmoon Bay — visionary in the field of early childhood intervention for people with special needs.
John A. Cairns, M.D., FRCPC, FCAHS, FRCP, FACC of Vancouver — heart disease researcher and educator.
Tung Chan, Hon. LL.D. of Richmond, honorary captain in the Royal Canadian Navy — volunteer, philanthropist and immigrant-community leader.
William Clifford, M.D., B.Sc., B. Med. Sci, M. ScF, FCFP of Prince George — physician and health information technology pioneer.

Douglas Coupland, O.C., D. Litt, R. C. A of West Vancouver — writer, designer, visual artist and global change-maker.
Gloria Cuccione of Coquitlam — philanthropist and fundraiser for childhood cancer research.
Leslie Diamond of Vancouver — philanthropist and community volunteer.
James C. Hogg, O.C., M.D., Ph.D., F.R.S.C. of Vancouver — lung disease researcher and educator.
Jane Hungerford of Vancouver — volunteer, fundraiser and community leader.
Paul Lacerte of Victoria — leader and advocate for the betterment of Aboriginal people.

Donald R. Lindsay of Vancouver — business leader and advocate for the well-being of children.
Anne Lippert of Vancouver — trailblazer among women in business and community leader.
The Honourable Leonard Marchand, P.C., C.M., M.S.F. of Kamloops —Parliamentarian and advocate for justice for First Nations.
K. Barry Marsden, C.M. of West Vancouver — innovative developer of aerial firefighting equipment and aerospace technology.

Chief Chester Moore of Terrace — hereditary chieftain and promoter of Nisga'a culture.
Rudolph North, C.M., B.Comm. Hon. LL.D. of Vancouver — philanthropist, humanitarian and business leader.
David R. Podmore of Vancouver — industry and community leader.
John Brian Patrick Quinn, O.C., J.D., Hon. LL.D. of West Vancouver — professional hockey executive and gold-medal winning coach.

Bob Rennie of Vancouver — business leader and patron of arts and culture.
Chief Councillor Ellis Ross of Kitamaat Village Haisla — business, political and community leader.
Lorne R. Segal of Vancouver — community philanthropist and business leader.
Aubrey Tingle, M.D., Ph.D., Hon. D.Sc, FRCPC, FCAHS of Richmond — health research leader, builder and mentor.

Hal Weinberg, Ph.D. of Anmore — brain behaviour researcher and local government leader.