Current Activities:
Fair Trade Outreach Coordinator,
Manitoba Council for International Co-operation (MCIC).
Chair,
Youth Community Partnership, Gimli, Manitoba.
Regular by-line contributor,
Small World column, Brandon Sun editorial page.
Local distributor of fair trade products,
Coffee, tea, chocolate, etc., clothing and handicrafts.
Past Experience:
1979 to 2004 – Executive Director, Marquis Project, Brandon, Manitoba (International Development NGO).
1969 to 1979 – various other work in international development agencies.
Education:
Master of Arts Degree in History, University of Manitoba (1975).
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) in History, University of Manitoba (1971).
Community Activities:
Over the years, I have been active in international development, environmental, multicultural and peace efforts in Manitoba, across Canada and overseas. I have been a member and supporter of many organizations and on many committees and boards.
Awards:
Interlake Volunteer of the Year finalist in Community Futures East Interlake regional awards, Fall 2007.
Global Citizen Award presented during International Development Week, from
the Marquis Project, February 2007.
The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for making “a significant contribution to Canada, to his community and to his fellow Canadians,” December 2002.
Sustainable Development Award for International Work, presented to the Marquis Project in 1997 by the Premier of Manitoba.
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Prairie Regional Award for Development Education, February 1995.