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O'CANADA Award of excellence presented to Myra for her outstanding Community work.
Board Chair Mary Martin and Acting Chief Superintendant Holowka recognize Myra for receiving the O CANADA Award of Excellence for her exemplary national and international Community Volunteerism.
Bring presented the O"CANADA Award of Excellence by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Human Rights Deepak Obhari, Former MLA Teresa Woo-Paw, Canadian Times Entrepreneur Shakeel Ahmed.
Former Mayor Nenshi recognizes Myra at City Council for her extraordinary volunteer work and service as Commissioner with the Calgary Police Commission.
Myra spoke at the Calgary Pakistan Cultural Assoc., about the contribution of religious minorities in Pakistan and her international volunteering work.
Former Police Chief Roger Chaffin & Executive Director Elaine Wright spoke of Myra's service as Commissioner on the Calgary Police Commission at the Volunteer recognition dinner.
Calgary Police Chief Roger Chafin presented Myra with a plaque for her service as a Police Commisioner.
With an amazing team of volunteers who made the Offender Employment Fair such a success. Thanks to employees of the Parole office, John Howard Society, Aventa, Seven Step Society, Together we can change lives.
Celebrating indigenous culture especially when friends perform fills my heart with joy.
Orange Shirt Day .
Myra was honored to do the Sod turning at St Josephine Bakhita.
Volunteered and lived at a Catholic Convent in Vietnam. The nuns teach these darling kindergarten children to play musical instruments and calligraphy.
I'm off with Assistant Mother Superior to the next home to help the poor. Such dedicated hard-working nuns, full of kindness. All the nuns ride motorbikes. That's next on my to do list.
Sister woke me up at 5:00 am for mass, and told me to dress nicely as they all wear their best Black habits on Sundays. On weekdays they all wore blue shirts & trousers. I wore the Vietnamese dress that the nuns sewed for me.
The sisters drop me off at the train station to make sure I don't get on the wrong train :).
Helping the amazing hardworking nuns in Vietnam teach disabled enthusiastic girls crafts. Soooo.... much fun.
The students surprised me with an amazing performance on my last day with them. I got very attached & was sad leaving them.
It is such an honor to give the opening speech at St Maria Goretti School Carnaval Festival. The students look forward to this event all year long. They love getting all dressed. This is such an amazingly fun event that even I can't wait to attend.
Our staff work so hard and go out of their way to make this a fun day for the kids. They all dress up and get in the groove. Thank you Principal Murray & Gwen for inviting me. It is so much fun to watch the kids have a blast and make lasting memories.
With Mother Superior and nuns in Vietnam on my last day volunteering at the orphanage and school.
Myra speaks to dignitaries, offering my congratulations, and then cut of the cake for Our Lady of the Assumption School's 60th anniversary. (Former Chief Superintendant Strother, Principal Welte, and Superintendent Diduch).
Myra speaks to advocate and engage with diverse stakeholders to promote the best education for our future generation. Speaker at the panel discussion with Minister Yaseen, MP Stephanie Kusie, and Shakeel of Canadian Times..
Cooking chili and fry bread for the indigenous music festival at Many Horses High School at Tsuut'ina Nation to promote indigenous musicians and artisans.
Thank you so much for this precious gift and for welcoming me and making me a part of your lives and the indigenous community. I am honored to continue volunteering with the indigenous communities.
Denis Grady hosted a luncheon to help me with my vision of building playgrounds and libraries in Indigenous communities. Was so touching to be supported by friends like Elder Alvin Big Crow of Tsuut’ina Nation, Chantal Chagnon traditional teachings, Ken Mann, Fr Roy, Johnny and others, Outstanding folks.
Myra was honored to speak at the Caadian Citizenship Oath Ceremony welcoming new Canadians to our amazing country Canada.
Annual trip building homes in Rosarita Mexico with Amor Ministries, hard labor work but most rewarding. The best part is giving the keys to the house to the new occupants along with a box full of goodies. The little boy couldn't wait to get into it. I was also the Spanish translator for the trip.
The Calgary South Sudanese community hosted a dinner to thank members of Amnesty International for raising awareness of war and suffering in South Sudan. Amazing dancing, food, and people.
At the sod-turning & blessing ceremony. Myra giving a speech thanking the Govt. for funding our Fireside School in Cochrane. In attendance: Education Minister LaGrange, Cochrane Mayor, MLA Guthrie, Fr. Denis, Chair Martin & Chief Superintendent Szumlas.
In Guatemala, with local indigenous elders. Volunteering with Cooperatives to help market the local indigenous peoples amazing handmade crafts to the West.
Volunteering in Northern Vietnam with indigenous ladies. Back-breaking fieldwork towing the land. These ladies are hardy and taught me the value of labor while singing folk songs. Teamwork at its best.
Mealtime is the best after working in the fields. Simple food, and great hospitality. Language comprehension was no barrier. Laughter and sign language were the means of communication that precipitated even hearty stomach-aching laughter.
The Offender Employment Fair was possible with the outstanding help of my amazing team from Corrections Canada, The John Howard Society, AVENTA, Area Director K Platt, and other partners.
Myra volunteered with Corrections Canada for 20 years and spearheaded the annual Employment Fair for offenders. Obtaining employment and skills gives newly released offenders a chance to change their lives. I was nominated for the James Murphy National Award to reduce crime in Canada. This event has been featured nationally by Corrections Canada so it can be replicated.
As a longtime volunteer with Corrections Canada, Myra initiated lunch & learn sessions with employers to educate them about the challenges offenders face in obtaining employment. These sessions influenced many organizations to change their hiring policies and provide employment to parolees and help change their lives around..
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Myra speaking to dignitaries and senior staff on the auspicious occasion of the blessing of the land & sod-turning ceremony of one of my schools St Josephine Bakhita.
Sister Madeline, the sweetest, kindest, faithful nun who doesn't shy away from speaking her mind. She was most deserving to receive the Alberta Catholic School Trustees Award.
Myra gave a speech at the blessing and inauguration ceremony of one of her schools Blessed Marie Rose.
With former Chief Superintendent Strother, Fr. Lavigne).
Working with special needs kids in Nicaragua. Very special time. They sure taught me lots.
I was the Master of Ceremony at the 10th Anniversary celebrations of FOCUS. An organization that helps isolated and abused seniors in Calgary. I am proud to have served on their Board chairing the Governance Committee for several years.
At the central plaza in Oaxaca Mexico trying to get these adorable puppies adopted. Brought 18 street dogs to Canada.
It is an honor to be invited to speak at St Maria Goretti School's Carnavale Festival. The kids love to dress up. The staff does such an amazing job with games. I look forward to attending annually.
With Bishop McGrattan at the Bishop's Annual Fundraising Dinner for Catholic Education and local charities.
Volunteering with my fellow trustees at the Mayor's Christmas Food Drive.
Was a joy to participate in selecting the name of our newest school St Josephine Bakhita, the blessing of the land, sod turning, and its first Liturgy service. So proud of our well-behaved students and hardworking staff. Thank you Principal Paul Robinson for inviting me.
Franciscans and Friends present Myra with the lovely T.Shirt for her work with indigenous people.
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