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A Sioux Lookout resident and a northwestern Ontario support group are two recipients of the 2020-2021 Attorney General’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction
The award recognizes the exceptional achievements of dedicated professionals, organizations and volunteers working to raise awareness of victims’ issues in Ontario and provide support when victims need it most.
Only 15 individuals and organizations across Ontario were honoured by Attorney General Doug Downey
Shauna Pitawanakwat has worked as a Family Information Liaison Unit worker in the Sioux Lookout area, helping to support families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls across the north.
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A long-time staff member at the Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre, known for her decades of advocacy for women and children, is being recognized with a provincial award.
Patti Lessard is among 15 individuals and organizations in Ontario named as the 2020-21 recipients of the Attorney General’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction.
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The award recognizes the achievements of those working to raise awareness of victims’ issues in Ontario, a statement from the province says, and provide support when victims need it most.
Author of the article: Susan Gamble
Publishing date: Apr 15, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 1 minute read •
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An Ohsweken program aimed at reducing sexual violence is one of six Ontario programs to win one of this year’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction.
Sonhatsi:wa – or the sexual violence healing centre of the Ganohkwasra Family Assault Sport Services – was named a winner earlier this week.
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Given by Attorney General Doug Downey, the awards recognize “the exceptional achievements in service to victims of crime in Ontario,” he said in a news release.