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It still hasn’t completely sunk in for Brent Tookenay.
“It was a big surprise” he said. “It’s a pretty nice honour, it was not expected at all. It was pretty cool.”
In an announcement that might not be so surprising to those who know him and his work, Tookenay was revealed to be among the recipients of the Governor General of Canada’s Meritorious Service Decoration for February 2021. Along with several dozen other individuals from across Canada, Tookenay was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (M.S.M.) “for leading the growth of the Seven Generations Education Institute, where he has helped facilitate the increased participation and success of Indigenous students” according to the release announcing his recognition.
EDMONTON Edmonton s Maureen Bianchini Purvis is astonished to have received a Meritorious Service Decoration for her work as founder of the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation. The foundation honours the sacrifice of Canadian veterans by laying poppies at their headstones every November and educating children on their service. She is one of 98 Canadians to receive the award. I don’t think I d take it as personally a feather in my cap as for the thousands of volunteers that have helped make it happen, Bianchini Purvis told CTV News Edmonton. So I think it’s a feather in all of No Stone Left Alone’s cap.
Two locals are among the latest recipients of the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Decoration.
Nancy Stevens of Kingston is being recognized for founding Kenya Help, a charity that empowers the residents of Kenya to rise out of poverty.
Retired Colonel Robert Hutchings, also of Kingston has been honoured for his work in spearheading the creation of a monument to commemorate the 1917 Battle of Hill 70 in France in the First World War.
The Meritorious Service Decorations recognizes great Canadians both civilians and those in the military, for exceptional deeds accomplished over a limited period of time that bring honour to Canada.
6 Islanders honoured by GG with Meritorious Service Decoration
Six Prince Edward Islanders are being honoured by the Governor General’s office for their service to others, with their names appearing Thursday on a list of 98 recipients of the Meritorious Service Decoration.
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Posted: Feb 25, 2021 11:13 AM AT | Last Updated: February 25 When I got the email I thought it was a spam or something. Carolyn Bateman says. (CBC)