Recipients of the 2023 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement
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Recipients of the 2023 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement The Government House Foundation, in partnership with the Maritime Museum of BC, is honoured to announce the six recipients for the first annual Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement. Learn...
The BC Reconciliation Award
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The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes individuals, groups and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect and commitment to furthering reconciliation or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts. This award is presented in partnership with the BC Achievement Foundation,...
Phyllis Webstad
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Phyllis Webstad The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts....
Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services
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Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others...
Qwelmínte Secwépemc
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Qwelmínte Secwépemc The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts....
Gloria Morgan
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Gloria Morgan The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts....
Corporal (Retired) Chris Gosselin
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Corporal (Retired) Chris Gosselin The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue...
Sdahl Ḵ’awaas, Lucy Bell
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Sdahl Ḵ’awaas, Lucy Bell The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue...
King Charles III Coronation Medal
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The Coronation Medal, a Canadian honour created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, was launched by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to Canada...
Human Trafficking Prevention Network
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If you or someone you know is a victim/survivor of human trafficking, or you think someone might be, call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. On February 22, 2024, Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin and Shell Canada President and Country...
Richard Chappell
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Richard Chappell The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along British Columbia’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests in the areas of science, technology, business, applications of maritime...
Alec Dick
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Alec Dick The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along British Columbia’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests in the areas of science, technology, business, applications of maritime...
Dr./Captain Michael L. Hadley
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Dr./Captain Michael L. Hadley The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along British Columbia’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests in the areas of science, technology, business, applications...
Robert Lawson
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Robert Lawson The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along British Columbia’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests in the areas of science, technology, business, applications of maritime...
Dr. Verena Tunnicliffe
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Dr. Verena Tunnicliffe The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along British Columbia’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests in the areas of science, technology, business, applications of...
Abernethy and Gaudin Boatbuilders
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Abernethy and Gaudin Boatbuilders The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along British Columbia’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests in the areas of science, technology, business, applications...
The Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Maritime Achievement
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Recognizing individuals and organizations along BC’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests
Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn
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Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation...
Klith-waa-taa, Dr. Barney Williams
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Klith-waa-taa, Dr. Barney Williams The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation...
The Exploration Place & Lheidli T’enneh First Nation
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The Exploration Place & Lheidli T’enneh First Nation The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or...
Chief Willie Sellars
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Chief Willie Sellars The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation...
Last Post Fund – BC Branch
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Last Post Fund – BC Branch The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others...
Dr. Danièle Behn Smith
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Dr. Danièle Behn Smith The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue...
Community and Compassion Research
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Government House, in partnership with the Angus Reid Institute and the Vancouver Foundation, has supported the creation of two reports examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian society, and how we connect in the wake of pandemic-related challenges....
Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement
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The Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along British Columbia’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests in the areas of science, technology, business, applications of maritime skills,...
Women Leading Change
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Women Leading Change is an ongoing series of events aimed at helping to raise awareness around gender inequality and support positive action through dialogue and engagement. Women have made great strides in the labour force, but there is still much...
Previous Recipients of the BC Reconciliation Award
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The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes individuals, groups and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect and commitment to furthering reconciliation or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts. Featured artwork: "2021 Reconciliation Paddle" by Cole Speck Recipients of the...
T̓łaḵwagila – Chief Bill Cranmer
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T̓łaḵwagila - Chief Bill Cranmer T̓łaḵwagila - Chief Bill Cranmer has been a strong and vital voice for the sustainment of the ‘Namgis First Nation language and culture. He led the repatriation of cultural objects including masks, bentwood boxes, and...
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops
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Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or...
Kwuntiltunaat, Kim Baird
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Kwuntiltunaat, Kim Baird The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation...
DIVERSEcity – Surrey Local Immigration Partnership
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DIVERSEcity - Surrey Local Immigration Partnership The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others...
Brendan Eshom
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Brendan Eshom The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts....
Atomic Cartoons
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Atomic Cartoons (in partnership with GBH) The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others...
The Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards
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As part of celebrations in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, has awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards. The Awards These one-time awards recognize individuals, groups,...
The Lieutenant Governor’s BC Journalism Fellowship
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In the spirit of supporting a healthy democracy with a thriving journalistic community, the Lieutenant Governor’s BC Journalism Fellowship encourages the development and support of local journalists in British Columbia. The Fellowship was launched in 2022 as part of celebrations...
Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast
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Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or...
Many Ways of Doing the Same Thing research team
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xaȼqanaǂ ʔitkiniǂ (Many Ways of Doing the Same Thing) Research Team The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of...
Carrier Sekani Family Services
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Carrier Sekani Family Services The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue...
Corporal Christopher Voller
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Corporal Christopher Voller The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation...
Dr. David Suzuki
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Dr. David Suzuki The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation...
Dawn Drummond
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Dawn Drummond The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts. Learn...
Corey Payette
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Corey Payette The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts. Learn...
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
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Grand Chief Stewart Phillip The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue...
Xele’milh-Doris Paul
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Xele’milh-Doris Paul The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts....
The BC Reconciliation Award
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The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes individuals, groups and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect and commitment to furthering reconciliation or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts. This award is presented in partnership with the BC Achievement Foundation,...
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Each Lieutenant Governor has the opportunity to develop unique programs and initiatives that highlight their interests and background. The programs are often provincial in scope and bring awareness to issues affecting British Columbians. The Lieutenant Governor’s programs are administered and...
Democracy & Me
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The Democracy & Me art contest encourages K-12 students to think about the importance of community, civic engagement and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and democracy. In drawing and designing students reflect on how art offers a unique medium...
LG Youth Advisory Council
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The LG Youth Advisory Council supports the work of the Lieutenant Governor through the perspective of engaged young British Columbians. This guiding body advises Her Honour on relevant issues impacting young people and identifies ways to engage the next generation....
Conversations on Democracy
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Conversations on Democracy is an initiative of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue that encourages discussions from the kitchen table to the boardroom about ways to strengthen our democracy. The...
Commemorate 50
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Commemorate 50 (C50) is an initiative highlighting the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada. With funding from Heritage Canada, C50 aims to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the LGBTQ2S+ community and to champion the tireless work...
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