The JHSM is pleased to announce that Sharon Perrault has been hired as the new supervisor of the Bail Assessment and Support Program effective August 11th, replacing Bob Godin who retired at the end of July. Sharon has a wide range of experience working for community based organizations in the social service sector and various levels of government. A former site manager for Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata, and director of operations for the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre in Winnipegandmost recently she was a member of the National Parole Board - Prairie Region for ten years where she took part in Elder Assisted as well as regular Parole hearings atcorrectional institutions across the Prairie region, including Rockwood, and Stony Mountain.
The Laurel Centre provides individual and group counselling to women who have experienced childhood and / or adolescent sexual abuse.Significance of the Laurel TreeIn Greek mythology, there is the story of a wood nymph named Daphne who is much like the Greek goddess Diana - independent, athletic - a huntress. In the myth, the god Apollo pursued Daphne in what would be interpreted today as a sexual attack. Daphne called to the river god for help and was transformed into a laurel tree - a symbol of victory and triumph.The Laurel Centre represents the transformation and triumph of its clients. The laurel leaf is a symbol featured in the Centrés logo.History of The Laurel CentreIn the early 1980's those working in the addictions field realized that many addicted women - up to 80% - were also struggling to overcome the trauma resulting from childhood sexual abuse. Many were unable to deal with their addictions because their lives were too painful.At the time there were no services for women that treated addictions and abuse together.
Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of CanadaValley of WinnipegFreemasonry is a Fraternal Brotherhood whose membership must be sought by an aspiring candidate. In other words, to be part of our international organization, ask a Freemason how to become a Member.For more information about Scottish Rite, feel free to contact the Valley of Winnipeg Office.For more information on Freemasonry in Manitob,a visit the Grand Lodge of Manitoba website .Freemasonry, Making Good Men Better !VALLEY of WINNIPEG NEWSWe hope you have been enjoying the Summer Brethren. Our Fall Degree schedule will be starting soon so please check back for more information.Our September/October edition of The Rite News will be published soon, as well. It too will be full of updates, news and forthcoming events.Ill. Bro. Dave Holt 33°, who is coordinating the Rite Irees Luncheon events, is requesting the assistance of Valley Members to recommend Speakers for upcoming luncheons. If you know of a potential speaker who would be interested in presenting to the group, please contact Bro.
The Consumers' Association of Orange County is an independent, non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to educating and informing consumers and to representing the best intrests of consumers to all levels of goverment and to all sectors of society. Established in 1947, CAC Manitoba is governed by an elected Board of Directors. We strive to empower consumers to make informed choices by providing access to resource information and other educational material as well as acting as a referral agency.