December 7, 2009 - 1:48am
Balancing school and
raising young children is never an easy task.
Nanaimo
students Wanda Good and Jennifer White made it happen with unwavering determination
and drive. In spite of challenging life
circumstances, both women have distinguished themselves as strong role models
in their community. Their ability to
persevere and their contribution to their family and community are being
recognized with the Canada Post Education Incentive Award.
Wanda
Good and Jennifer White are from the Snunyemuxw First Nation and are pursuing
careers in Child and Youth Care and Social Services at Vancouver Island University. Both women each have their own unique story
but they share other similarities. They have
overcome adversity in their lives to claim their right to a brighter future for
themselves and for their families.
Wanda
Good and Jennifer White will be presented with their award on:
Monday, December
7, 2009
1:00 – 1:30
p.m.
Snunyemuxw
First Nation Band Office
668 Centre
Street, Nanaimo, B.C.
Making the presentation of a $1,000
cheque will be Mark Pawlyshyn, Canada Post’s Local Superintendent.
“Wanda Good and Jennifer White are shining
examples of how far passion, inner strength, and hard work can take you in
life. They are well deserving of the Canada Post Education Incentive Award," said Pawlyshyn.
Good
and White are two of 20 recipients of the award from across Canada. Another Nanaimo
student, Douglas Blanchard, received his award earlier this week. Other recipients from
the Pacific Region are from Agassiz, Chilliwack, Nanaimo, and Victoria. The awards celebrate the motivation and
determination of those who have conquered personal, economic or social
adversity in the pursuit of learning.
$1,000
awards are given to individuals who have returned to and successfully completed
one full year of high school and to individuals who have successfully completed
one full-year of post-secondary education, including vocational or skills training. Canada Post would like
to congratulate Wanda Good and Jennifer White for all that they have achieved!
For more information:
Lillian
Au, Corporate Communications - Canada Post – Vancouver, 604 662-1388
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